Living in Government Camp, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Government Camp · Census data 2020–2024
Government Camp has 147 residents with a median age of 38.9. .
Government Camp is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Government Camp at a glance
- Population
- 147
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40.4
- Homeowners
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Government Camp a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Government Camp: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 470
- Owner-occupied
- 17.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 82.1%
- Vacant
- 88.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 1.50
88.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Government Camp has many vacation and second homes.
Government Camp demographics
- Population
- 147
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 6.1%
- Households
- 56
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 21.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Government Camp ›
Education in Government Camp
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Government Camp have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Government Camp
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 50%
- Public transit
- 33.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Government Camp vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Camp | 147 | — | — | — |
| Rhododendron | 214 | $86,161 | $415,200 | — |
| Mount Hood Villages | 4,703 | $91,817 | $455,500 | $1,466 |
| Parkdale | 319 | $71,250 | $376,300 | — |
| Wamic | 117 | $81,250 | $270,200 | — |
| Pine Hollow | 561 | $53,750 | $273,900 | — |
| Pine Grove | 208 | $95,972 | — | — |
| Odell | 2,218 | $97,250 | $433,600 | — |
| North Bonneville | 1,112 | $100,417 | $445,900 | $1,043 |
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Is Government Camp, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in Government Camp?
The median age in Government Camp is 38.9 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Government Camp?
The average commute to work in Government Camp is 14 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Government Camp?
The unemployment rate in Government Camp is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Government Camp?
7.6% of adults in Government Camp have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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