Tangent city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Tangent city is a small community located in Oregon. The total population is 1,303. It ranks as the 206th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tangent city is 41.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tangent city is $99,750. This is 24% higher than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% higher. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $301,300. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tangent city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tangent 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.