Svensen, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 784, Svensen'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

Svensen is a small community located in Oregon, within Clatsop County. The total population is 784. It ranks as the 249th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Svensen is 47.7 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 10.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Svensen is $88,750. This is 7% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%. This is 99% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $383,100. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Svensen is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (15.6% vs 1.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 14.7%.

Education

9.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% 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 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Svensen, 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.