Sweet Home city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Sweet Home city, Oregon Demographics
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As of 2026, Sweet Home city, Oregon has a total population of 9,977, the 69th largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $59,479, which is 26% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.4%.

Key Takeaways

Only 9.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.0%.
Unemployment rate of 8.2% is notably above the national average.

Sweet Home city Quick Facts

Population 9,977

Median Household Income $59,479

Median Home Value $245,700

Poverty Rate 17.4%

Unemployment Rate 8.2%

Median Age 41.6 years

Homeownership Rate 64.6%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%

High School Graduation Rate 82.5%

Diversity Index 27/100

Population 9,977 69th of 419

Median Income $59,479 below average

Poverty Rate 17.4% 40% higher national

Median Home Value $245,700 bottom 30%

How Sweet Home city Compares

Median Household Income

Sweet Home city

$59,479

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Sweet Home city

$245,700

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.6%

$25K-$50K 18.5%

$50K-$100K 35.9%

$100K+ 21.9%

Employment

8.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%

50.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.6%

Renter 35.4%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

26.7%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Sweet Home city Rankings in Oregon

#69 Population of 419

#253 Median Income of 419

#357 Education of 419

#283 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Sweet Home city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Baker City city	10,177	$58,125	$233,500	29.1%	12.8%
Lincoln City city	9,890	$56,322	$374,400	28.1%	14.3%
Newport city	10,393	$57,213	$404,800	31.1%	17.2%
Astoria city	10,162	$70,043	$422,400	29.5%	14.2%
Cottage Grove city	10,630	$64,133	$318,800	20.7%	14.3%

Population Overview

Sweet Home city is a small city located in Oregon. The total population is 9,977. It ranks as the 69th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sweet Home city is 41.6 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sweet Home city is $59,479. This is 26% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 8.2%. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $245,700. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sweet Home city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

9.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sweet Home city, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Oregon. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sweet Home city, Oregon?

Sweet Home city, Oregon has a population of 9,977 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Sweet Home city, OR?

The median household income in Sweet Home city is $59,479, which is 24% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Sweet Home city, OR?

The poverty rate in Sweet Home city is 17.4%. This means approximately 1,717 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Sweet Home city, Oregon?

Sweet Home city's population is 84.4% White, 1.0% Black, 7.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Sweet Home city, OR?

The median home value in Sweet Home city is $245,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

How educated is Sweet Home city, Oregon?

9.6% of adults (25+) in Sweet Home city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.