Neskowin, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Neskowin, Oregon had a total population of 290, the 329th 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
- Unemployment rate of 19.9% is notably above the national average.
Neskowin Quick Facts
How Neskowin 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 | 274 | 290 | +5.8% |
How Neskowin 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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Neskowin Rankings in Oregon
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Other Cities in Tillamook County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillamook | 5,218 | $58,176 | 11.8% | $298,800 |
| Bay City | 1,875 | $82,589 | 8.5% | $393,600 |
| Rockaway Beach | 1,562 | $53,872 | 11.3% | $342,300 |
| Pacific City | 1,303 | $93,207 | 16.9% | $466,000 |
| Bayside Gardens | 1,128 | $77,727 | 14.9% | $387,800 |
| Netarts | 1,022 | $79,866 | 9.8% | $441,300 |
| Garibaldi | 796 | $53,828 | 14.7% | $344,700 |
| Manzanita | 568 | $105,577 | 7.8% | $777,500 |
| Fairview | 526 | $48,459 | 1.4% | $277,700 |
| Pleasant Valley | 486 | $112,500 | 1.2% | $492,300 |
Cities Similar to Neskowin
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilchrist | 291 | $250,000+ | $352,600 | 15.1% | 8.3% |
| Adams | 292 | $57,212 | $225,000 | 21.5% | 2.1% |
| Langlois | 286 | $44,750 | $264,100 | 52.1% | 30.1% |
| Cheshire | 296 | N/A | N/A | 16.0% | 27.1% |
| Camp Sherman | 298 | $106,250 | $651,500 | 63.5% | 4.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 290, Neskowin'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
Neskowin is a small community located in Oregon, within Tillamook County. The total population is 290. It ranks as the 329th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.
Age Demographics
The median age in Neskowin is 46.5 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Neskowin. 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 unemployment rate is 19.9%. This is 271% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. 20.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 68% lower than the state average of 63.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Neskowin was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Neskowin, 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 Neskowin, Oregon?
Neskowin, Oregon has a population of 290 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Neskowin, OR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Neskowin — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Neskowin, OR?
The ACS sample for Neskowin 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 Neskowin, Oregon?
Neskowin's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Neskowin, OR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Neskowin — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Neskowin, Oregon?
23.1% of adults (25+) in Neskowin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.