Nehalem Population

2010–2026

271

2026 projection

0.4% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Nehalem. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026271-10.37%
2025272-10.37%
2024273-10.36%
2023274-10.36%
2022275-31.08%
2021278+82.96%
2020270-10.37%
2019271+20.74%
2018269-10.37%
2017270+10.37%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Nehalem has a population change lower than Tillamook County, Oregon, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Oregon+0.7%
  • Tillamook County−0.3%
  • Nehalem−0.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Nehalem Demographics

55.1median age

Median age

Female57.7 yrs
Male53.1 yrs

Adults

217
84 seniors (65+) · 39% of adults133 other adults

Sex

Female 46% · 108Male 54% · 127

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Nehalem Income

$76,071median household income

Median household income

$76,071

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,750

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.9%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Nehalem Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%45%46%
Never married28%39%15%
Divorced14%9%19%
Widowed13%7%20%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201