Wamic, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wamic, Oregon had a total population of 117, the 391st largest community in Oregon, with a median household income of $81,250, which is 2% lower than the state average. 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 10.6% is notably above the national average.
Wamic Quick Facts
How Wamic 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 | 120 | 117 | -2.5% |
| Median household income | $78,750 | $81,250 | +3.2% |
| Median home value | $267,000 | $270,200 | +1.2% |
How Wamic 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+)
Wamic Rankings in Oregon
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Other Cities in Wasco County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles | 15,917 | $62,614 | 11.0% | $360,800 |
| Chenoweth | 1,445 | $63,425 | 10.9% | $228,600 |
| Dufur | 952 | $89,333 | 9.7% | $357,500 |
| Mosier | 714 | $73,278 | 8.4% | $333,800 |
| Pine Hollow | 561 | $53,750 | 20.9% | $273,900 |
| Maupin | 465 | $68,750 | 17.8% | $352,300 |
| Pine Grove | 208 | $95,972 | 8.6% | N/A |
| Rowena | 181 | N/A | 57.5% | N/A |
| Tygh Valley | 118 | $60,625 | 21.2% | $368,200 |
| Antelope | 68 | $64,000 | 7.3% | $184,400 |
Cities Similar to Wamic
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Butte Ranch | 115 | N/A | N/A | 98.0% | 12.2% |
| New Pine Creek | 125 | N/A | N/A | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Summit | 134 | N/A | N/A | 26.8% | 0.0% |
| Wallowa Lake | 105 | $86,281 | $365,000 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| Tygh Valley | 118 | $60,625 | $368,200 | 14.4% | 21.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 117, Wamic'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
Wamic is a small community located in Oregon, within Wasco County. The total population is 117. It ranks as the 391st most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.
Age Demographics
The median age in Wamic is 60.8 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Wamic is $81,250. This is 2% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Wamic. 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 10.6%. This is 98% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $270,200. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 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 Wamic is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.9% of the population.
Education
19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 82.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Wamic, 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 Wamic, Oregon?
Wamic, Oregon has a population of 117 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Wamic, OR?
The median household income in Wamic is $81,250, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Wamic, OR?
The ACS sample for Wamic 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 Wamic, Oregon?
Wamic's population is 76.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Wamic, OR?
The median home value in Wamic is $270,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.
How educated is Wamic, Oregon?
19.7% of adults (25+) in Wamic hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.