Meacham, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Meacham, Oregon had a total population of 32, the 415th largest community in Oregon. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Meacham Quick Facts
How Meacham Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41 | 32 | -22.0% |
How Meacham Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Meacham Rankings in Oregon
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Other Cities in Umatilla County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermiston | 19,546 | $66,998 | 10.1% | $266,700 |
| Pendleton | 16,950 | $66,563 | 15.0% | $287,100 |
| Umatilla | 7,508 | $68,826 | 17.4% | $238,500 |
| Milton-Freewater | 7,036 | $52,183 | 12.6% | $240,000 |
| Stanfield | 1,902 | $60,074 | 8.0% | $207,600 |
| Athena | 1,377 | $71,898 | 9.0% | $239,200 |
| Pilot Rock | 1,283 | $89,091 | 10.1% | $199,700 |
| Umapine | 1,215 | $55,927 | 1.2% | $459,000 |
| Mission | 878 | $34,583 | 36.7% | $215,600 |
| Green Meadows | 584 | $121,750 | 2.7% | $311,900 |
Cities Similar to Meacham
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott | 34 | $105,000 | $316,700 | 21.9% | 8.8% |
| Lonerock | 36 | N/A | $112,500 | 50.0% | 27.8% |
| Unity | 27 | $28,750 | N/A | 8.7% | 40.7% |
| Brogan | 38 | $119,167 | $181,300 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| West Scio | 38 | N/A | N/A | 34.5% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 32, Meacham'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
Meacham is a small community located in Oregon, within Umatilla County. The total population is 32. It ranks as the 415th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.
Age Demographics
The median age in Meacham is 66.5 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Meacham. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Meacham, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 58% higher than the state average of 63.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Meacham is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.6% of the population.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 68.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Meacham, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Meacham, Oregon?
Meacham, Oregon has a population of 32 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Meacham, OR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Meacham — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Meacham, OR?
The ACS sample for Meacham recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Meacham, Oregon?
Meacham's population is 65.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Meacham, OR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Meacham — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Meacham, Oregon?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Meacham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.