Wimer, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 421, Wimer'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

Wimer is a small community located in Oregon, within Jackson County. The total population is 421. It ranks as the 303rd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wimer is 38.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wimer is $43,558. This is 48% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.3%. This is 72% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 12.7%. This is 136% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $329,100. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Wimer 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

7.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% 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 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wimer, 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.