Haines, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 209, Haines's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Haines is a small community located in Oregon, within Baker County. The total population is 209. It ranks as the 353rd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Haines is 56.3 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 11.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Haines is $49,896. This is 40% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 10.3%. This is 92% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $111,500. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $477,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Haines is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Haines has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 14.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Haines, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.