West Haven-Sylvan is a CDP located in Multnomah County Oregon. West Haven-Sylvan has a 2024 population of 8,438. West Haven-Sylvan is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually but its population has decreased by -0.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,505 in 2020.
The average household income in West Haven-Sylvan is $148,430 with a poverty rate of 5.33%. The median age in West Haven-Sylvan is 34 years: 33.2 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Haven-Sylvan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,797 | 81.15% |
| Asian | 615 | 7.34% |
| Two or more races | 585 | 6.98% |
| Black or African American | 210 | 2.51% |
| Other race | 169 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,917 | 2.12 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Married | 1,916 | 2.74 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Non Family | 1,644 | 1.36 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Female | 318 | 2.25 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 39 | 2.46 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
50.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 0.21% |
| Associates Degree | 399 | 6.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,993 | 34.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,881 | 32.32% |
| High School Graduate | 505 | 8.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 1.07% |
| Some College | 968 | 16.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,607 | 4,546 | 3,306 |
| Asian | 486 | 473 | 321 |
| 2+ Races | 337 | 337 | 93 |
| Hispanic | 216 | 216 | 43 |
| Black | 170 | 170 | 72 |
| Other Race | 81 | 81 | 62 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 76.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,830 | $80,474 | $73,997 |
| Graduate Degree | $117,222 | $133,857 | $106,392 |
| High School Graduate | $61,875 | $64,732 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $77,597 | $73,526 | $79,292 |
| Some College | $43,712 | $38,125 | $44,115 |
$77,597
Average Earnings
$73,526
Average Male
$79,292
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.81% of West Haven-Sylvan residents speak only English, while 16.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,484 | 318 | 4.9% |
| Multiple | 585 | 56 | 9.57% |
| Other | 169 | 25 | 14.79% |
| Hispanic | 547 | 25 | 4.57% |
| Black | 210 | 22 | 10.48% |
5.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.87%
Male Poverty Rate
6.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Haven-Sylvan is Other, with 14.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Haven-Sylvan is Hispanic, with 4.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.76% |
| High School | 5.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.03% |
| Some College | 1.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.87% |
| Female Employed | 5.05% |
| Male Employed | 4.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $139,570 | $191,501 |
| Households | $113,854 | $148,430 |
| Married Families | $144,239 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,480 | $88,857 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
277
Number of Veterans
253
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 4.78% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.71% |
| Black | 2 | 1.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.28%
Born in West Haven-Sylvan
89.36%
Native Born
10.64%
Foreign Born
2.88%
Non Citizen
7.76%
Naturalized
89.36% of West Haven-Sylvan residents were born in the United States, with 39.28% having been born in Oregon. 2.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,438 | 31 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 8,407 | 31 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 8,376 | -93 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 8,469 | -36 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 8,505 | -383 | -4.31% |
| 2019 | 8,888 | 454 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 8,434 | 292 | 3.59% |
| 2017 | 8,142 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 8,131 | 140 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 7,991 | 130 | 1.65% |
| 2014 | 7,861 | 173 | 2.25% |
| 2013 | 7,688 | 672 | 9.58% |
| 2012 | 7,016 | 111 | 1.61% |
| 2011 | 6,905 | -1,096 | -13.7% |
| 2010 | 8,001 | 0 | 0% |