Living in Sumpter, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sumpter · Census data 2020–2024
Sumpter has 197 residents with a median age of 69.9. The median household income is $26,471 (68% lower than the Oregon median).
Sumpter is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sumpter at a glance
- Population
- 197
- Median age
- 69.9State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $26,471State: $83,011
- Homeowners
- 96.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
Is Sumpter a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 20%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Sumpter median household income
The median household income in Sumpter is $26,471 and the income per person is $27,217. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Sumpter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 283
- Owner-occupied
- 96.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.7%
- Vacant
- 61.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.82
61.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sumpter has many vacation and second homes.
Sumpter demographics
- Population
- 197
- Median age
- 69.9
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 85.3%
- Households
- 108
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 33.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sumpter ›
Education in Sumpter
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Sumpter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sumpter
- Unemployment rate
- 20%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 33.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Sumpter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumpter | 197 | $26,471 | — | — |
| Haines | 209 | $49,896 | $111,500 | $817 |
| Baker City | 10,210 | $61,580 | $271,400 | $896 |
| North Powder | 563 | $52,273 | $142,200 | $815 |
| Prairie City | 615 | $47,311 | $205,900 | $916 |
| Union | 2,290 | $65,047 | $231,400 | $891 |
| La Grande | 13,058 | $58,427 | $278,700 | $968 |
| Island City | 1,145 | $66,563 | $295,100 | $950 |
| Cove | 651 | $82,500 | $328,000 | $1,390 |
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What is the median household income in Sumpter, OR?
The median household income in Sumpter is $26,471, 68% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Sumpter, OR a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 20%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
What is the median age in Sumpter?
The median age in Sumpter is 69.9 years (Oregon: 40.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Sumpter?
The unemployment rate in Sumpter is 20% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sumpter?
15.7% of adults in Sumpter 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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