Nehalem, Oregon Population 2022
Nehalem is a city located in Tillamook County Oregon. Nehalem has a 2020 population of 306. Nehalem is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 12.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 273 in 2010.
The average household income in Nehalem is $70,957 with a poverty rate of 12.30%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,000 per month, and the median house value is $251,900. The median age in Nehalem is 29.1 years, 26.2 years for males, and 34 years for females.
Nehalem Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nehalemwas:
- White: 92.35%
- Native American: 4.92%
- Two or more races: 2.73%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 338 | 92.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 4.92% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 2.73% |
Nehalem Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 135 | 2.71 | 65.9 |
| Married | 62 | 3.29 | 69.4 |
| Male | 11 | 1.91 | 0 |
| Female | 30 | 3.6 | 60 |
| Non Family | 32 | 1.03 | 87.5 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 15.14% |
| High School Graduate | 64 | 25.50% |
| Some College | 62 | 24.70% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 16.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 10.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 7.57% |
Nehalem Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| White | 237 | 199 | 38 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Nehalem Language by Age
Nehalem Language
99.12% of Nehalem residents speak only English, while 0.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.58% of the population.
12.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.37%
Male Poverty Rate
17.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Nehalem
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nehalem is White, with 13.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nehalem is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.75%.
Nehalem Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Nehalem Married by Age and Sex
Nehalem Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Nehalem Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 19.35% |
| Native American | 4 | 36.36% |
Nehalem Veterans by Education
1.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
62.84%
Born in Nehalem
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
0.55%
Non Citizen
0.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.63% of Nehalem residents were born in the United States, with 62.84% having been born in Oregon. 0.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 273 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 275 | 2 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 273 | -2 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 277 | 4 | 1.47% |
| 2014 | 278 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 281 | 3 | 1.08% |
| 2016 | 288 | 7 | 2.49% |
| 2017 | 292 | 4 | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 294 | 2 | 0.68% |
| 2019 | 297 | 3 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 300 | 3 | 1.01% |
| 2021 | 303 | 3 | 1.00% |
| 2022 | 306 | 3 | 0.99% |