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Sisters Overview

2,992
TOTAL POPULATION
1,342
MALE POPULATION
1,650
FEMALE POPULATION
81.33
MALES / 100 FEMALES
122.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,669
PER CAPITA INCOME
$98,726
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$84,088
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$5,735
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,323
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sisters Zip Codes

Sisters Area Codes

Race in Sisters

The most populous races in Sisters are White / Caucasian (2,775 | 92.7%), Two or more Races (164 | 5.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (122 | 4.1%).
Race in Sisters
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1224.1%
Native / Alaskan90.3%
White / Caucasian2,77592.7%
Two or more Races1645.5%
Some other Race441.5%
Total2,992100.0%

Ancestry in Sisters

The most populous ancestries reported in Sisters are German (771 | 25.8%), English (414 | 13.8%), Irish (343 | 11.5%), American (258 | 8.6%), and Italian (195 | 6.5%), together accounting for 66.2% of all Sisters residents.
Ancestry in Sisters
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2588.6%
Argentinean331.1%
Austrian260.9%
Brazilian160.5%
British491.6%
Canadian260.9%
Central American160.5%
Czech70.2%
Danish190.6%
Dutch1354.5%
Eastern European80.3%
English41413.8%
European1545.1%
Finnish110.4%
French812.7%
French Canadian40.1%
German77125.8%
German Russian150.5%
Guatemalan160.5%
Irish34311.5%
Italian1956.5%
Laotian60.2%
Latvian150.5%
Mexican270.9%
Northern European150.5%
Norwegian1013.4%
Polish1133.8%
Potawatomi90.3%
Puerto Rican110.4%
Romanian280.9%
Russian170.6%
Scandinavian571.9%
Scotch-Irish411.4%
Scottish672.2%
South American331.1%
Spaniard150.5%
Swedish1284.3%
Swiss561.9%
Ukrainian10.0%
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Immigrants in Sisters

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sisters came from Europe (79 | 2.6%), Latin America (57 | 1.9%), Western Europe (49 | 1.6%), Germany (43 | 1.4%), and Canada (30 | 1.0%), together accounting for 8.6% of all Sisters residents.
Immigrants in Sisters
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Argentina130.4%
Brazil160.5%
Canada301.0%
Central America280.9%
Eastern Europe301.0%
Europe792.6%
Germany431.4%
Guatemala90.3%
Latin America571.9%
Mexico190.6%
Netherlands60.2%
Romania301.0%
South America291.0%
Western Europe491.6%
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Sex and Age in Sisters

Sex and Age in Sisters

The most populous age groups in Sisters are 70 to 74 Years (263 | 19.6%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (248 | 15.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sisters
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (2.3%)119 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Years63 (4.7%)97 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years23 (1.7%)48 (2.9%)
15 to 19 Years120 (8.9%)95 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years39 (2.9%)23 (1.4%)
25 to 29 Years43 (3.2%)68 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years71 (5.3%)48 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Years96 (7.1%)113 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years66 (4.9%)126 (7.6%)
45 to 49 Years134 (10.0%)127 (7.7%)
50 to 54 Years38 (2.8%)62 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years59 (4.4%)74 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years42 (3.1%)45 (2.7%)
65 to 69 Years195 (14.5%)231 (14.0%)
70 to 74 Years263 (19.6%)248 (15.0%)
75 to 79 Years47 (3.5%)72 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years12 (0.9%)9 (0.5%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)45 (2.7%)
Total1,342 (100.0%)1,650 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sisters

Median Family Size in Sisters

Median Family Size in Sisters
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple927 (96.4%)2.62
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother35 (3.6%)2.26
Total Families962 (100.0%)2.61

Median Household Size in Sisters

Median Household Size in Sisters
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple927 (69.0%)2.62
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother35 (2.6%)2.91
Non-family381 (28.4%)1.12
Total Households1,343 (100.0%)2.20

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sisters

Out of a total of 1,343 households in Sisters, 962 (71.6%) are family households, while 381 (28.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 564, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 339.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sisters
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-339 (25.2%)
2-Person Households564 (42.0%)42 (3.1%)
3-Person Households167 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households198 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households33 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total962 (71.6%)381 (28.4%)

Female Fertility in Sisters

Fertility by Age in Sisters

Average fertility rate in Sisters is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 237.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sisters
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years33 (100.0%)237.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total33 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sisters

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sisters
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Sisters

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sisters
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree33 (100.0%)134.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total33 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sisters

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sisters
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Sisters

Income Overview in Sisters

Per Capita Income in Sisters is $48,669, while median incomes of families and households are $98,726 and $84,088 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,992$48,669
Median Family Income962$98,726
Mean Family Income962$123,819
Median Household Income1,343$84,088
Mean Household Income1,343$109,585
Income Deficit962$5,735
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,99224.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,99275.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,9920.46

Earnings by Sex in Sisters

Average Earnings in Sisters are $26,573, $31,583 for men and $23,700 for women, a difference of 25.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Sisters
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male851 (53.6%)$31,583
Female738 (46.4%)$23,700
Total1,589 (100.0%)$26,573

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sisters

The most common earnings brackets in Sisters are $100,000+ for men (184 | 21.6%) and $100,000+ for women (117 | 15.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sisters
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less89 (10.5%)60 (8.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99923 (2.7%)42 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499169 (19.9%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)103 (14.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (1.7%)82 (11.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99938 (4.5%)18 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (1.1%)6 (0.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (1.5%)11 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49930 (3.5%)35 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (0.9%)25 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9994 (0.5%)58 (7.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99945 (5.3%)26 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)84 (11.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99953 (6.2%)5 (0.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99940 (4.7%)5 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (1.1%)9 (1.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99941 (4.8%)32 (4.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99957 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99925 (2.9%)20 (2.7%)
$100,000+184 (21.6%)117 (15.9%)
Total851 (100.0%)738 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sisters

Average earnings in Sisters are $41,940 for men and $28,831 for women, a difference of 31.3%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,208, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $62,845. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,673, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $9,356.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sisters
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$66,208$9,356
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$62,845$55,673
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,940$28,831

Family Income in Sisters

Family Income Brackets in Sisters

According to the Sisters family income data, there are 226 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sisters
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00080.8%
$10,000 to $14,99950.5%
$15,000 to $24,999474.9%
$25,000 to $34,999586.0%
$35,000 to $49,999282.9%
$50,000 to $74,99916316.9%
$75,000 to $99,99919920.7%
$100,000 to $149,99922623.5%
$150,000 to $199,99910410.8%
$200,000+12412.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sisters

5-person families (33 | 3.4%) account for the highest median family income in Sisters with $250,001 per family, while 5-person families (33 | 3.4%) have the highest median income of $50,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sisters
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families579 (60.2%)$98,427
3-Person Families152 (15.8%)$110,500
4-Person Families198 (20.6%)$97,955
5-Person Families33 (3.4%)$250,001
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total962 (100.0%)$98,726

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sisters

The median family income in Sisters is $98,726, with families comprising 3+ earners (109) having the highest median family income of $112,125, while families with 1 earner (233) have the lowest median family income of $63,405, accounting for 11.3% and 24.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sisters
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners197 (20.5%)$84,609
1 Earner233 (24.2%)$63,405
2 Earners423 (44.0%)$103,937
3+ Earners109 (11.3%)$112,125
Total962 (100.0%)$98,726

Household Income in Sisters

Household Income Brackets in Sisters

With 266 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Sisters, accounting for 19.8% of all households. In contrast, only 13 households (1.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sisters
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000443.3%
$10,000 to $14,999131.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991259.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991249.2%
$35,000 to $49,999443.3%
$50,000 to $74,99923117.2%
$75,000 to $99,99926619.8%
$100,000 to $149,99924718.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991037.7%
$200,000+14410.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sisters

The median household income in Sisters is $84,088, with the highest median household income of $118,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 300 households (22.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 12 households (0.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sisters
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12 (0.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years300 (22.3%)$118,750
45 to 64 Years327 (24.3%)$65,893
65+ Years704 (52.4%)$84,932
Total1,343 (100.0%)$84,088

Poverty in Sisters

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sisters

With 7.1% poverty level for males and 8.5% for females among the residents of Sisters, 25 to 34 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (28.1%) and 63 females (54.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sisters
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (16.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years14 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (7.2%)
18 to 24 Years12 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years32 (28.1%)63 (54.3%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)17 (9.0%)
55 to 64 Years24 (23.8%)14 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years13 (2.8%)16 (3.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (3.2%)
Total95 (7.1%)140 (8.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sisters

According to the poverty statistics in Sisters, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sisters
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (100.0%)99 (83.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years66 (82.5%)92 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years6 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
15 Years37 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years25 (100.0%)77 (92.8%)
18 to 24 Years85 (87.6%)30 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years82 (71.9%)53 (45.7%)
35 to 44 Years162 (100.0%)239 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years172 (100.0%)172 (91.0%)
55 to 64 Years77 (76.2%)105 (88.2%)
65 to 74 Years445 (97.2%)463 (96.7%)
75 Years and over58 (100.0%)122 (96.8%)
Total1,246 (92.9%)1,510 (91.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sisters

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sisters show that 3.7% or 34 of the total 927 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.4%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sisters
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children566 (97.8%)13 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children308 (93.6%)21 (6.4%)
3 or 4 Children19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total893 (96.3%)34 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sisters

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sisters
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)15 (51.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)21 (60.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sisters

The poverty data for Sisters shows that 34 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 21 of the single-parent households (60.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (6.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sisters
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (2.2%)15 (51.7%)
1 or 2 Children21 (6.4%)6 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (3.7%)21 (60.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Sisters

Employment by Class of Employer in Sisters

Among the 1,269 employed individuals in Sisters, private company employees (663 | 52.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (254 | 20.0%), and self-employed (incorporated) (154 | 12.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sisters
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees66352.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)15412.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)25420.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations876.9%
Local Government Employees806.3%
State Government Employees221.7%
Federal Government Employees90.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,269100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sisters

According to the labor force statistics for Sisters, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,569), 51.5% or 1,323 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 53 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.8% or 108 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.8% or 32 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sisters
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years111 (64.2%)32 (28.8%)
20 to 24 Years50 (80.6%)9 (18.0%)
25 to 29 Years74 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years108 (90.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years322 (80.3%)12 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years261 (72.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years85 (63.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years32 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years251 (26.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over28 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,323 (51.5%)53 (4.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sisters

According to labor force statistics for Sisters, 72.8% of individuals (882) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,212) are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 12 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 79.4% or 439 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.7% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sisters
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School51 (51.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma160 (75.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree232 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher439 (79.4%)15 (2.7%)
Total882 (72.8%)17 (1.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sisters

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sisters are Community & Social Service (254 | 20.0%), Management (203 | 16.0%), Education Instruction & Library (168 | 13.2%), Business & Financial (87 | 6.9%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (68 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sisters

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sisters, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (82.7%), and Community & Social Service (54.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sisters
OccupationMaleFemale
Management100 (49.3%)103 (50.7%)
Business & Financial77 (88.5%)10 (11.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 115 (45.3%)139 (54.7%)
Education, Arts & Media11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library29 (17.3%)139 (82.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14 (73.7%)5 (26.3%)
Health Technologists14 (73.7%)5 (26.3%)
Total (Category)315 (54.3%)265 (45.7%)
Total (Overall)568 (44.8%)701 (55.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sisters are Food Preparation & Serving (100 | 7.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (71 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (37 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (27 | 2.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (27 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Sisters

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sisters, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (42.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (32.0%), and Security & Protection (18.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Security & Protection (81.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sisters
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Security & Protection5 (18.5%)22 (81.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention5 (18.5%)22 (81.5%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving32 (32.0%)68 (68.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance30 (42.2%)41 (57.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total (Category)67 (27.5%)177 (72.5%)
Total (Overall)568 (44.8%)701 (55.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sisters are Office & Administration (178 | 14.0%), and Sales & Related (158 | 12.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sisters

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sisters
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related69 (43.7%)89 (56.3%)
Office & Administration31 (17.4%)147 (82.6%)
Total (Category)100 (29.8%)236 (70.2%)
Total (Overall)568 (44.8%)701 (55.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sisters are Construction & Extraction (29 | 2.3%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (20 | 1.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (17 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sisters

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sisters
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)568 (44.8%)701 (55.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sisters are Production (35 | 2.8%), and Transportation (8 | 0.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sisters

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sisters
OccupationMaleFemale
Production12 (34.3%)23 (65.7%)
Transportation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)20 (46.5%)23 (53.5%)
Total (Overall)568 (44.8%)701 (55.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sisters

Employment Industries in Sisters

The major employment industries in Sisters include Accommodation & Food Services (182 | 14.3%), Educational Services (177 | 14.0%), Construction (151 | 11.9%), Retail Trade (146 | 11.5%), and Finance & Insurance (106 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Sisters

Employment Industries by Sex in Sisters

The Sisters industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Educational Services (78.5%), and Retail Trade (67.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sisters
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction82 (54.3%)69 (45.7%)
Manufacturing15 (78.9%)4 (21.0%)
Wholesale Trade37 (77.1%)11 (22.9%)
Retail Trade48 (32.9%)98 (67.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information17 (40.5%)25 (59.5%)
Finance & Insurance38 (35.8%)68 (64.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing16 (51.6%)15 (48.4%)
Professional & Scientific63 (81.8%)14 (18.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support17 (38.6%)27 (61.4%)
Educational Services38 (21.5%)139 (78.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance41 (39.1%)64 (61.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services80 (44.0%)102 (56.0%)
Public Administration9 (40.9%)13 (59.1%)
Total568 (44.8%)701 (55.2%)

Education in Sisters

School Enrollment in Sisters

The most common levels of schooling among the 487 students in Sisters are high school (171 | 35.1%), elementary school (125 | 25.7%), and middle school (71 | 14.6%).
School Enrollment in Sisters
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool40.8%
Kindergarten357.2%
Elementary School12525.7%
Middle School7114.6%
High School17135.1%
College / Undergraduate6914.2%
Graduate / Professional122.5%
Total487100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sisters

Out of a total of 487 students who are enrolled in schools in Sisters, 98 (20.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 389 (79.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 74 (46.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sisters
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old86 (53.7%)74 (46.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds59 (83.1%)12 (16.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds150 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over18 (60.0%)12 (40.0%)
Total389 (79.9%)98 (20.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sisters

Business (196 | 17.3%), social sciences (140 | 12.4%), science & technology (119 | 10.5%), arts & humanities (113 | 10.0%), and liberal arts & history (109 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 1,133 individuals in Sisters who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sisters
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics443.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural948.3%
Physical & Health Sciences292.6%
Psychology534.7%
Social Sciences14012.4%
Engineering292.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology11910.5%
Business19617.3%
Education706.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History1099.6%
Visual & Performing Arts534.7%
Communications847.4%
Arts & Humanities11310.0%
Total1,133100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sisters

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sisters

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sisters are males with 2 vehicles (283, accounting for 51.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (276, making up 40.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sisters
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle65 (11.8%)131 (18.7%)
2 Vehicles283 (51.5%)276 (39.4%)
3 Vehicles129 (23.5%)94 (13.4%)
4 Vehicles72 (13.1%)200 (28.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total549 (100.0%)701 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sisters

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sisters are 5 to 9 minutes (277 commuters, 28.5%), less than 5 minutes (175 commuters, 18.0%), and 30 to 34 minutes (153 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time in Sisters
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes17518.0%
5 to 9 Minutes27728.5%
10 to 14 Minutes929.5%
15 to 19 Minutes333.4%
20 to 24 Minutes555.7%
25 to 29 Minutes293.0%
30 to 34 Minutes15315.8%
35 to 39 Minutes161.7%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes687.0%
60 to 89 Minutes131.3%
90 or more Minutes606.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Sisters

The most common commute times in Sisters are 5 to 9 minutes (129 commuters, 25.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (148 commuters, 31.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sisters
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes106 (21.3%)69 (14.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes129 (25.9%)148 (31.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes39 (7.8%)53 (11.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes12 (2.4%)21 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes8 (1.6%)47 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes29 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes121 (24.3%)32 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)16 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes30 (6.0%)38 (8.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (1.4%)6 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes17 (3.4%)43 (9.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sisters

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sisters are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (120, 24.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (102, 21.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sisters
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM32 (6.4%)48 (10.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM22 (4.4%)12 (2.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM46 (9.2%)79 (16.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM45 (9.0%)53 (11.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM97 (19.5%)46 (9.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM120 (24.1%)102 (21.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM15 (3.0%)18 (3.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)21 (4.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM24 (4.8%)28 (5.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (2.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM45 (9.0%)11 (2.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM30 (6.0%)43 (9.1%)
Total498 (100.0%)473 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sisters

Occupancy by Ownership in Sisters

Of the total 1,343 dwellings in Sisters, owner-occupied units account for 1,044 (77.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 299 (22.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sisters
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,04477.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29922.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,343100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sisters

Occupancy by Household Size in Sisters
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household33925.2%
2-Person Household60645.1%
3-Person Household16712.4%
4+ Person Household23117.2%
Total Housing Units1,343100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sisters

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sisters
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household213 (62.8%)126 (37.2%)
2-Person Household547 (90.3%)59 (9.7%)
3-Person Household126 (75.4%)41 (24.5%)
4+ Person Household158 (68.4%)73 (31.6%)
Total Housing Units1,044 (77.7%)299 (22.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sisters

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sisters
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9 (33.3%)18 (66.7%)
High School Diploma144 (67.6%)69 (32.4%)
College/Associate Degree451 (81.7%)101 (18.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher440 (79.8%)111 (20.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sisters

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sisters
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1108.2%
35 to 44 Years20215.0%
45 to 54 Years19014.1%
55 to 64 Years13710.2%
65 to 74 Years55941.6%
75 to 84 Years1007.4%
85 Years and Over453.4%
Total1,343100.0%

Housing Finances in Sisters

Median Income by Occupancy in Sisters

Median Income by Occupancy in Sisters
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,044 (77.7%)$97,206
Renter-Occupied299 (22.3%)$31,250
Average1,343 (100.0%)$84,088

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sisters

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sisters
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005 (0.5%)14 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99912 (1.1%)13 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9995 (0.5%)9 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99916 (1.5%)25 (8.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99937 (3.5%)47 (15.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99966 (6.3%)58 (19.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (1.5%)28 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999175 (16.8%)56 (18.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999245 (23.5%)21 (7.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999247 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more220 (21.1%)28 (9.4%)
Total1,044 (100.0%)299 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sisters

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sisters
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30016 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49947 (4.5%)23 (7.7%)
$500 to $799185 (17.7%)26 (8.7%)
$800 to $99936 (3.5%)10 (3.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499130 (12.4%)123 (41.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999281 (26.9%)104 (34.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499207 (19.8%)13 (4.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99978 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more64 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,044 (100.0%)299 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sisters

Housing Structures in Sisters

Housing Structures in Sisters
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,11483.0%
Single Unit, Attached604.5%
2 Unit Apartments151.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments584.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments110.8%
10 or more Apartments191.4%
Mobile Home / Other664.9%
Total1,343100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sisters

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sisters
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached971 (87.2%)143 (12.8%)
Single Unit, Attached42 (70.0%)18 (30.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other31 (47.0%)35 (53.0%)
Total1,044 (77.7%)299 (22.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sisters

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sisters
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room16 (1.5%)15 (5.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms30 (2.9%)59 (19.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms332 (31.8%)98 (32.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms375 (35.9%)87 (29.1%)
8 or more Rooms291 (27.9%)40 (13.4%)
Total1,044 (100.0%)299 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sisters

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sisters
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6 (0.6%)4 (1.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas96 (9.2%)26 (8.7%)
Electricity686 (65.7%)244 (81.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene9 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels247 (23.7%)25 (8.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,044 (100.0%)299 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sisters

Household Vehicle Usage in Sisters
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle22 (2.1%)25 (8.4%)
1 Vehicle253 (24.2%)105 (35.1%)
2 Vehicles460 (44.1%)113 (37.8%)
3 or more Vehicles309 (29.6%)56 (18.7%)
Total1,044 (100.0%)299 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sisters

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sisters

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units295749
Median Property Value$455,100$569,300
Median Household Income$102,188$156
Monthly Housing Costs$663$64
Real Estate Taxes$3,672$16

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sisters

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sisters
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)16 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9999 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99910 (3.4%)47 (6.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999155 (52.5%)212 (28.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99934 (11.5%)359 (47.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99922 (7.5%)115 (15.3%)
$1,000,000 or more65 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (100.0%)749 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sisters

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sisters
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (1.4%)13 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (5.1%)13 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99944 (14.9%)43 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (5.4%)22 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (15.2%)155 (20.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99987 (29.5%)200 (26.7%)
$150,000 or more64 (21.7%)160 (21.4%)
Total295 (100.0%)749 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sisters

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sisters
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x28 (9.5%)94,213 (12,578.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x80 (27.1%)58 (7.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x7 (2.4%)90 (12.0%)
4.0x or more180 (61.0%)44 (5.9%)
Total295 (100.0%)749 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sisters

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sisters
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80016 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4996 (2.0%)9 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,499273 (92.5%)7 (0.9%)
Total295 (100.0%)749 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sisters

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sisters

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sisters
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years152 (88.4%)20 (11.6%)
6 to 18 Years366 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years113 (77.9%)32 (22.1%)
26 to 34 Years184 (89.8%)21 (10.2%)
35 to 44 Years376 (93.8%)25 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years361 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years212 (96.4%)8 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years937 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older184 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,885 (96.5%)106 (3.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sisters

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sisters
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born152 (88.4%)20 (11.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen366 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen113 (77.9%)32 (22.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sisters

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sisters
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000222 (78.4%)61 (21.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999583 (97.7%)14 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999599 (98.2%)11 (1.8%)
$100,000 and over1,164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sisters

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sisters
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 666 (38.4%)98 (57.0%)
6 to 18 Years73 (20.0%)310 (84.7%)
19 to 25 Years28 (19.3%)108 (74.5%)
25 to 34 Years34 (16.6%)150 (73.2%)
35 to 44 Years60 (15.0%)320 (79.8%)
45 to 54 Years106 (29.4%)313 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years100 (45.5%)112 (50.9%)
65 to 74 Years932 (99.5%)678 (72.4%)
75 Years and over184 (100.0%)151 (82.1%)
Total1,583 (52.9%)2,240 (74.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sisters

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sisters
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (11.8%)31 (21.2%)
35 to 64 Years66 (15.2%)55 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years149 (32.5%)80 (16.7%)
75 Years and over16 (27.6%)32 (25.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sisters

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sisters: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (6.6%)20 (13.7%)
35 to 64 Years31 (7.1%)10 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)80 (16.7%)
75 Years and over16 (27.6%)32 (25.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sisters: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (3.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sisters: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (5.2%)11 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years14 (3.2%)32 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (17.2%)28 (22.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sisters: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (4.8%)18 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years149 (32.5%)47 (9.8%)
75 Years and over10 (17.2%)4 (3.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sisters: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years14 (3.2%)5 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)47 (9.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Sisters

Computing Device Access in Sisters

Computing Device Access in Sisters
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,23892.2%
Smartphone1,11182.7%
Tablet1,01275.3%
No Computing Device110.8%
Total1,343100.0%

Internet Access in Sisters

Internet Access in Sisters
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,14285.0%
Cellular Data Only1219.0%
Satellite Internet231.7%
No Internet675.0%
Total1,343100.0%

Sisters Summary

Sisters is a small city located in the high desert of Central Oregon, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. It is situated in Deschutes County, about 20 miles west of Bend and about 100 miles southeast of Portland. The city is known for its stunning views of the Three Sisters Mountains, which are visible from most parts of the city.

History

Sisters was founded in 1874 by two brothers, Peter and William Sisters, who were looking for a place to settle and start a ranch. The brothers purchased a large tract of land from the U.S. government and began to build their ranch. The ranch was successful and the brothers soon began to attract other settlers to the area. By the early 1900s, the town had grown to include a post office, a school, a hotel, and several stores.
In the 1920s, the town began to attract tourists, who were drawn to the area by its stunning views of the Three Sisters Mountains. The town was incorporated in 1927 and the population continued to grow throughout the 20th century.

Geography

Sisters is located in the high desert of Central Oregon, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. The city is situated at an elevation of 3,200 feet and is surrounded by the Deschutes National Forest. The city is located about 20 miles west of Bend and about 100 miles southeast of Portland.
The city is known for its stunning views of the Three Sisters Mountains, which are visible from most parts of the city. The city is also home to several lakes, including Suttle Lake, Davis Lake, and Hosmer Lake.

Economy

Sisters is a small city with a population of about 2,000 people. The city’s economy is largely based on tourism, as the city is a popular destination for outdoor recreation. The city is also home to several businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and art galleries.
The city is also home to several large employers, including the Sisters School District, the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, and the Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Sisters was 2,038. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median household income in Sisters was $45,938, and the median family income was $50,938. The per capita income for the city was $25,938. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sisters?
Total Population of Sisters is 2,992.
What is the Total Male Population of Sisters?
Total Male Population of Sisters is 1,342.
What is the Total Female Population of Sisters?
Total Female Population of Sisters is 1,650.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sisters?
There are 81.33 Males per 100 Females in Sisters.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sisters?
There are 122.95 Females per 100 Males in Sisters.
What is the Median Population Age in Sisters?
Median Population Age in Sisters is 49.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sisters
Average Family Size in Sisters is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sisters
Average Household Size in Sisters is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sisters?
Per Capita income in Sisters is $48,669.
What is the Median Family Income in Sisters?
Median Family Income in Sisters is $98,726.
What is the Median Household income in Sisters?
Median Household Income in Sisters is $84,088.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sisters?
Income or Wage Gap in Sisters is 25.0%.
Women in Sisters earn 75.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sisters?
Family Income Deficit in Sisters is $5,735.
Families that are below poverty line in Sisters earn $5,735 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sisters?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sisters is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sisters?
There are 1,323 People in the Labor Forcein in Sisters.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sisters?
51.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Sisters.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sisters?
Unemployment Rate in Sisters is 4.0%.