Mount Angel, Marion County, Oregon Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Mount Angel, Oregon, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Mount Angel, Oregon. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Mount Angel, Oregon. The estimated population of Mount Angel, Oregon is 3,397 people, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look at the total population in Mount Angel over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,397
-4.98% -1.62%
2020
3,575
+0.93%
-
2019
3,542
+1.14%
-
2018
3,502
+1.42%
-
2017
3,453
- -

Population of Mount Angel, Oregon by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
66.3%
66.8%
-0.75%
Black/African American
0%
0.4%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
32.6%
30.7%
+6.19%
Asian
0.5%
0.7%
-28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
1.4%
-57.14%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Mount Angel, Oregon by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 -6.3% 39.2 -1.01% 37.8 -10.64%
2020 41.3 +4.82% 39.6 +6.45% 42.3 -2.98%
2019 39.4 +4.23% 37.2 +1.64% 43.6 +3.56%
2018 37.8 +2.72% 36.6 +2.81% 42.1 +7.95%
2017 36.8 - 35.6 - 39 -

The median age of Mount Angel, Oregon gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 248 -46.2% 227 -7.75% 118 199
10 to 19 162 +59.44% 70 +199.66% 276 311
20 to 29 381 -73.7% 307 -48.51% 166 177
30 to 39 252 3.05% 277 +9.89% 251 287
40 to 49 90 +62.74% 121 +47.84% 154 175
50 to 59 183 -0.9% 207 -38.56% 175 136
60 to 69 157 +20.89% 221 +31.36% 185 262
70+ 226 -21.96% 324 +9.55% 180 345

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Mount Angel, Oregon is $56,480.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Mount Angel.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,378.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,511.00
  • 65 and over
    $23,833.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Mount Angel, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Mount Angel, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Mount Angel, Oregon is currently $69,135.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.00% of households in Mount Angel are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Mount Angel against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.03%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.99%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Mount Angel is $26,585.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Mount Angel by the total population of Mount Angel.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Mount Angel, Oregon, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Mount Angel to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Mount Angel that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Mount Angel over the age of 16 is 2,674.

Of those people, a total of 63.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Mount Angel is 59.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 181 23.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 90 96.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 253 92.10% 2.60%
30 to 34 years 155 68.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 612 92.20% 14.40%
45 to 54 years 247 83.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 164 88.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 322 53.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 334 38.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 316 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Mount Angel. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,090 63.10% 6.60%
Black or African American 14 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 17 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 202 55.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 351 69.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 677 69.40% 1.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,961 61.70% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Mount Angel as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Mount Angel is 1,600, with median earnings of $34,217.00.

Women in Mount Angel, Oregon earning approximately 65.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,600 $34,217.00
Male 872 $46,071.00
Female 728 $30,172.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 377 $45,372.00
Business and Financial 76 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 114 $60,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 34 $26,071.00
Healthcare Support 87 $14,811.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 82 $17,619.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 15 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00
Sales 123 $28,412.00
Office and Administrative Support 115 $25,568.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 197 $34,157.00
Construction and Extraction 126 $45,179.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 53 $66,307.00
Transportation and Material Moving 80 $26,570.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 181 $37,321.00 196 $45,417.00
Business and Financial 76 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 98 $61,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 13 $0.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 87 $14,811.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 82 $17,619.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 55 $23,594.00 68 $28,716.00
Office and Administrative Support 24 $0.00 91 $14,550.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 178 $34,012.00 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 126 $45,179.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 53 $66,307.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $66,058.00 43 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,211 households in Mount Angel, with an average household size of 2.67 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 760 families in Mount Angel with an average family size of 3.43 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 586 45 129 451
Average Household Size 3.84 3.04 2.71 1.1
Total Families 586 45 129 0
Average Household Size 3.73 2.67 2.37 0

Poverty

Of the 760 families in Mount Angel, 9.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Mount Angel:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,234 housing units in Mount Angel, Oregon.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,211 98.14%
Vacant 23 1.86%

34.60% of the total 1,234 housing units in Mount Angel are rental units. This is approximately 427 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 750 are occupied by the owner - or 60.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Mount Angel is $901.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Mount Angel that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    34
  • Less than $500
    61
  • $500 to $999
    209
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    111
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    36
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    10
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Mount Angel is $301,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Mount Angel that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    14
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    13
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    111
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    219
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    345
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    15
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Mount Angel. The chart below shows the number of properties in Mount Angel that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    188
  • 1940 to 1949
    8
  • 1950 to 1959
    91
  • 1960 to 1969
    145
  • 1970 to 1979
    236
  • 1980 to 1989
    19
  • 1990 to 1999
    185
  • 2000 to 2009
    242
  • 2010 to 2013
    120
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Mount Angel that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    129
  • 1 vehicle available
    332
  • 2 vehicles available
    396
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    354

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Mount Angel get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Mount Angel that commute to work in a particular way.

23 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Mount Angel.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    38
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    350
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    184
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    218
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    140
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    105
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    173
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    15
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    45
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    145
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    107
  • 90 or more minutes
    21

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Mount Angel, Oregon in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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