Manzanita, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 568, Manzanita'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

Manzanita is a small community located in Oregon, within Tillamook County. The total population is 568. It ranks as the 274th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manzanita is 70.3 years. This is 74% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 1.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 31.0% 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 Manzanita is $105,577. This is 27% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 31% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 12.7%. This is 138% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $777,500. Housing costs are 63% higher than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Manzanita is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.3%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

70.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Manzanita in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 90% higher 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 91.1%. Notably, 28.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manzanita, 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.