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Rufus

County:
Sherman County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.184
State:
Oregon

Rufus is a city located in Sherman County, Oregon. Rufus has a 2026 population of 295. Rufus is currently growing at a rate of 1.72% annually and its population has increased by 11.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 264 in 2020.

The median household income in Rufus is $39,306 with a poverty rate of 24.53%. The median age in Rufus is 48 years: 46.5 years for males, and 59.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 158.5 males.

295
Total Population
249
Density (mi²)
5 1.72%
Growth

Rufus Population

Rufus Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202629551.72%
202529051.75%
202428582.89%
2023277-1-0.36%
202227882.96%
202127062.27%
202026400%
2019255135.37%
2018242-5-2.02%
201724731.23%
201624441.67%
2015240-2-0.83%
2014242-2-0.82%
2013244-3-1.21%
201224710.41%
2011246-3-1.2%
201025120.8%

Median Age

Overall: 48 years
Female: 59.4 years
Male: 46.5 years

Rufus Adults

There are 169 adults, (59 of whom are seniors) in Rufus.

Sex Ratio

Female: 82 (38.7%)
Male: 130 (61.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rufus includes 67.92% White, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White14467.92%
Two or more races6329.72%
Native American52.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4320.28%
White52.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13965.57%
Two or more races209.43%
Native American52.36%

Rufus Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rufus ' average per capita income is $41,250. Household income levels show a median of $39,306. The poverty rate stands at 24.53%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,250-
Families$50,000$60,285
Households$39,306$56,415
Non Families$34,250$53,487

$41,250

Average Income

$39,306

Median Household Income

24.53%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)