Mehama, OR

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Mehama Overview

534
TOTAL POPULATION
297
MALE POPULATION
237
FEMALE POPULATION
125.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
79.80
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,690
PER CAPITA INCOME
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
297
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mehama Zip Codes

Mehama Area Codes

Race in Mehama

The most populous races in Mehama are White / Caucasian (461 | 86.3%), Two or more Races (57 | 10.7%), and Native / Alaskan (16 | 3.0%).
Race in Mehama
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan163.0%
White / Caucasian46186.3%
Two or more Races5710.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total534100.0%

Ancestry in Mehama

The most populous ancestries reported in Mehama are German (138 | 25.8%), French (103 | 19.3%), English (79 | 14.8%), European (62 | 11.6%), and Irish (57 | 10.7%), together accounting for 82.2% of all Mehama residents.
Ancestry in Mehama
Ancestry# Population% Population
Cherokee448.2%
Chippewa224.1%
English7914.8%
European6211.6%
Finnish81.5%
French10319.3%
German13825.8%
Irish5710.7%
Italian326.0%
Norwegian295.4%
Russian81.5%
Swedish234.3%
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Immigrants in Mehama

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mehama came from Canada (22 | 4.1%), Asia (8 | 1.5%), China (8 | 1.5%), and Eastern Asia (8 | 1.5%), together accounting for 8.6% of all Mehama residents.
Immigrants in Mehama
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia81.5%
Canada224.1%
China81.5%
Eastern Asia81.5%
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Sex and Age in Mehama

Sex and Age in Mehama

The most populous age groups in Mehama are 35 to 39 Years (56 | 18.9%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (56 | 23.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mehama
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (4.4%)22 (9.3%)
5 to 9 Years20 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years7 (2.4%)22 (9.3%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years18 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years15 (5.1%)15 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years56 (18.9%)51 (21.5%)
40 to 44 Years28 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years8 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)8 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years8 (2.7%)22 (9.3%)
60 to 64 Years51 (17.2%)56 (23.6%)
65 to 69 Years39 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years8 (2.7%)26 (11.0%)
75 to 79 Years19 (6.4%)8 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years7 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total297 (100.0%)237 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mehama

Median Family Size in Mehama

Median Family Size in Mehama
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple141 (90.4%)2.78
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother15 (9.6%)2.47
Total Families156 (100.0%)2.75

Median Household Size in Mehama

Median Household Size in Mehama
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple141 (62.9%)2.78
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother15 (6.7%)3.47
Non-family68 (30.4%)1.32
Total Households224 (100.0%)2.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mehama

Out of a total of 224 households in Mehama, 156 (69.6%) are family households, while 68 (30.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 71, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 2-person households, comprising 51.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mehama
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-17 (7.6%)
2-Person Households71 (31.7%)51 (22.8%)
3-Person Households42 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households43 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total156 (69.6%)68 (30.4%)

Female Fertility in Mehama

Fertility by Age in Mehama

Female Fertility by Age in Mehama
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mehama

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mehama
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mehama

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mehama
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 Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mehama

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mehama
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 Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Mehama

Income Overview in Mehama

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income534$35,690
Median Family Income156$0
Mean Family Income156$105,004
Median Household Income224$0
Mean Household Income224$81,618
Income Deficit156$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5340.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)534100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5340.43

Earnings by Sex in Mehama

Earnings by Sex in Mehama
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male167 (56.2%)$0
Female130 (43.8%)$0
Total297 (100.0%)$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mehama

The most common earnings brackets in Mehama are $15,000 to $17,499 for men (51 | 30.5%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (32 | 24.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mehama
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)16 (12.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)29 (22.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49951 (30.5%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (4.8%)7 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)9 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)18 (13.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9999 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99921 (12.6%)32 (24.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99910 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99946 (27.5%)19 (14.6%)
$100,000+8 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total167 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mehama

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mehama
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Mehama

Family Income Brackets in Mehama

According to the Mehama family income data, there are 60 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 38.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mehama
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99985.1%
$15,000 to $24,999159.6%
$25,000 to $34,99974.5%
$35,000 to $49,9993925.0%
$50,000 to $74,99900.0%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992717.3%
$150,000 to $199,9996038.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mehama

4-person families (36 | 23.1%) account for the highest median family income in Mehama with $150,357 per family, while 4-person families (36 | 23.1%) have the highest median income of $37,589 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mehama
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families79 (50.6%)$0
3-Person Families41 (26.3%)$0
4-Person Families36 (23.1%)$150,357
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total156 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mehama

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mehama
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners47 (30.1%)$0
1 Earner23 (14.7%)$0
2 Earners86 (55.1%)$152,024
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total156 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Mehama

Household Income Brackets in Mehama

With 67 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Mehama, accounting for 29.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Mehama
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9996729.9%
$25,000 to $34,999167.1%
$35,000 to $49,9995424.1%
$50,000 to $74,99900.0%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992712.1%
$150,000 to $199,9996026.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mehama

The median household income in Mehama is $0, with the highest median household income of $151,845 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 75 households (33.5%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mehama
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years75 (33.5%)$151,845
45 to 64 Years115 (51.3%)$0
65+ Years34 (15.2%)$133,684
Total224 (100.0%)$0

Poverty in Mehama

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mehama

With 12.5% poverty level for males and 31.2% for females among the residents of Mehama, 6 to 11 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (100.0%) and 8 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mehama
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (46.2%)14 (63.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years7 (100.0%)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%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years9 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (63.6%)
35 to 44 Years7 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years8 (13.6%)30 (38.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total37 (12.5%)74 (31.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mehama

According to the poverty statistics in Mehama, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 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 Mehama
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (53.8%)8 (36.4%)
5 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years9 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years15 (100.0%)8 (36.4%)
35 to 44 Years77 (91.7%)51 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years51 (86.4%)48 (61.5%)
65 to 74 Years47 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
75 Years and over26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total260 (87.5%)163 (68.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mehama

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mehama show that 10.6% or 15 of the total 141 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 19.4%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.6%, which includes 8 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mehama
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children97 (92.4%)8 (7.6%)
1 or 2 Children29 (80.6%)7 (19.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (89.4%)15 (10.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mehama

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mehama
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)

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

The poverty data for Mehama shows that 15 of the married-couple family households (10.6%) and 15 of the single-parent households (100.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (19.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mehama
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (7.6%)8 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children7 (19.4%)7 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (10.6%)15 (100.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Mehama

Employment by Class of Employer in Mehama

Among the 287 employed individuals in Mehama, self-employed (not incorporated) (128 | 44.6%), private company employees (105 | 36.6%), and local government employees (46 | 16.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mehama
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10536.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)12844.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees4616.0%
State Government Employees82.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total287100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mehama

According to the labor force statistics for Mehama, out of the total population over 16 years of age (450), 66.0% or 297 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 10 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 7 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.4% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mehama
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years9 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years22 (73.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years135 (100.0%)10 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years22 (73.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years60 (56.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (35.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total297 (66.0%)10 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mehama

According to labor force statistics for Mehama, 80.6% of individuals (262) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (325) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 10 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 90.8% or 157 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mehama
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma157 (90.8%)11 (6.4%)
College / Associate Degree97 (71.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total262 (80.6%)12 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mehama

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mehama are Health Diagnosing & Treating (32 | 11.2%), Management (26 | 9.1%), Community & Social Service (8 | 2.8%), Education, Arts & Media (8 | 2.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (7 | 2.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mehama

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mehama, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mehama
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)15 (20.5%)58 (79.4%)
Total (Overall)157 (54.7%)130 (45.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mehama are Cleaning & Maintenance (22 | 7.7%), Personal Care & Service (18 | 6.3%), and Healthcare Support (15 | 5.2%).
Services Occupations in Mehama

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Mehama
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total (Category)7 (12.7%)48 (87.3%)
Total (Overall)157 (54.7%)130 (45.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mehama are , and Sales & Related (17 | 5.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mehama

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mehama
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)157 (54.7%)130 (45.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mehama are , and Construction & Extraction (63 | 22.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mehama

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mehama
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)157 (54.7%)130 (45.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mehama are Production (51 | 17.8%), Transportation (21 | 7.3%), and Material Moving (7 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mehama

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mehama
OccupationMaleFemale
Production51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)72 (91.1%)7 (8.9%)
Total (Overall)157 (54.7%)130 (45.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mehama

Employment Industries in Mehama

The major employment industries in Mehama include Administrative & Support (68 | 23.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (58 | 20.2%), Manufacturing (51 | 17.8%), Retail Trade (24 | 8.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (21 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Mehama

Employment Industries by Sex in Mehama

The Mehama industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (87.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mehama
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support46 (67.6%)22 (32.4%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7 (12.1%)51 (87.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Public Administration8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (54.7%)130 (45.3%)

Education in Mehama

School Enrollment in Mehama

The most common levels of schooling among the 58 students in Mehama are middle school (29 | 50.0%), kindergarten (20 | 34.5%), and college / undergraduate (9 | 15.5%).
School Enrollment in Mehama
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten2034.5%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School2950.0%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate915.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total58100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mehama

Out of a total of 58 students who are enrolled in schools in Mehama, 16 (27.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 42 (72.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 20 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mehama
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds22 (75.9%)7 (24.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (72.4%)16 (27.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mehama

Visual & performing arts (16 | 50.0%), education (8 | 25.0%), and literature & languages (8 | 25.0%) are the most common fields of study among 32 individuals in Mehama who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mehama
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education825.0%
Literature & Languages825.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1650.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total32100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mehama

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mehama

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mehama are males with 1 vehicle (59, accounting for 37.6%) and females with 1 vehicle (39, making up 45.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mehama
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle59 (37.6%)39 (30.0%)
2 Vehicles36 (22.9%)26 (20.0%)
3 Vehicles46 (29.3%)50 (38.5%)
4 Vehicles16 (10.2%)15 (11.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mehama

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mehama are 30 to 34 minutes (62 commuters, 26.5%), 25 to 29 minutes (51 commuters, 21.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (42 commuters, 17.9%).
Commute Time in Mehama
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes83.4%
15 to 19 Minutes4217.9%
20 to 24 Minutes4217.9%
25 to 29 Minutes5121.8%
30 to 34 Minutes6226.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes229.4%
60 to 89 Minutes73.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Mehama

The most common commute times in Mehama are 30 to 34 minutes (62 commuters, 45.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (42 commuters, 42.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mehama
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)42 (42.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (11.8%)26 (26.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes51 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes62 (45.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)22 (22.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mehama

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mehama are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (62, 45.6%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (30, 30.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mehama
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM16 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM62 (45.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (14.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)9 (9.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (19.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM51 (37.5%)30 (30.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)26 (26.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM7 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total136 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mehama

Occupancy by Ownership in Mehama

Of the total 224 dwellings in Mehama, owner-occupied units account for 165 (73.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 59 (26.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mehama
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units16573.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5926.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units224100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mehama

Occupancy by Household Size in Mehama
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household177.6%
2-Person Household12254.5%
3-Person Household4218.8%
4+ Person Household4319.2%
Total Housing Units224100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mehama

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mehama
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household71 (58.2%)51 (41.8%)
3-Person Household34 (80.9%)8 (19.1%)
4+ Person Household43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units165 (73.7%)59 (26.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mehama

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mehama
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma50 (45.9%)59 (54.1%)
College/Associate Degree107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mehama

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mehama
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years156.7%
35 to 44 Years6026.8%
45 to 54 Years83.6%
55 to 64 Years10747.8%
65 to 74 Years83.6%
75 to 84 Years2611.6%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total224100.0%

Housing Finances in Mehama

Median Income by Occupancy in Mehama

Median Income by Occupancy in Mehama
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied165 (73.7%)$0
Renter-Occupied59 (26.3%)$0
Average224 (100.0%)$0

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mehama

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mehama
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (4.9%)8 (13.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)51 (86.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99954 (32.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99927 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more60 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mehama

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mehama
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3009 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49976 (46.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7997 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49946 (27.9%)8 (13.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99919 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4998 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mehama

Housing Structures in Mehama

Housing Structures in Mehama
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18783.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other3716.5%
Total224100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mehama

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mehama
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached136 (72.7%)51 (27.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other29 (78.4%)8 (21.6%)
Total165 (73.7%)59 (26.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mehama

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mehama
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms55 (33.3%)59 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms63 (38.2%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms40 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mehama

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mehama
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas87 (52.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity43 (26.1%)8 (13.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels35 (21.2%)51 (86.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mehama

Household Vehicle Usage in Mehama
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle25 (15.1%)51 (86.4%)
2 Vehicles75 (45.5%)8 (13.6%)
3 or more Vehicles65 (39.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mehama

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mehama

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units45120
Median Property Value$109,400$312,800
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$447$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,131$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mehama

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mehama
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)8 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9999 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99936 (80.0%)46 (38.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)47 (39.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)19 (15.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mehama

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mehama
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9998 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (15.6%)7 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)47 (39.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more21 (46.7%)27 (22.5%)
Total45 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mehama

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mehama
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x21 (46.7%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x7 (15.6%)40 (33.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (20.0%)7 (5.8%)
4.0x or more8 (17.8%)27 (22.5%)
Total45 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mehama

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mehama
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8009 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49929 (64.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4997 (15.6%)58 (48.3%)
Total45 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mehama

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mehama

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mehama
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)
26 to 34 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years115 (83.9%)22 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total503 (94.2%)31 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mehama

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mehama
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mehama

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mehama
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00084 (79.2%)22 (20.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over253 (96.6%)9 (3.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mehama

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mehama
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66 (10.9%)49 (89.1%)
6 to 18 Years7 (24.1%)22 (75.9%)
19 to 25 Years9 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years7 (18.9%)30 (81.1%)
35 to 44 Years17 (12.6%)118 (87.4%)
45 to 54 Years8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
55 to 64 Years67 (48.9%)48 (35.0%)
65 to 74 Years73 (100.0%)16 (21.9%)
75 Years and over34 (100.0%)7 (20.6%)
Total228 (42.7%)298 (55.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mehama

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mehama
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (15.2%)25 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (26.9%)8 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mehama

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mehama: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (4.6%)8 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years8 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mehama: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mehama: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (9.9%)8 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mehama: <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 Years23 (15.2%)16 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (26.9%)8 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mehama: <span>Self-Care 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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (26.9%)8 (100.0%)

Technology Access in Mehama

Computing Device Access in Mehama

Computing Device Access in Mehama
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop19386.2%
Smartphone19988.8%
Tablet7031.2%
No Computing Device167.1%
Total224100.0%

Internet Access in Mehama

Internet Access in Mehama
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home20892.9%
Cellular Data Only00.0%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet167.1%
Total224100.0%

Mehama Summary

Mehama is a small unincorporated community located in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It is situated along the North Santiam River, approximately 10 miles east of Salem, the state capital. The population of Mehama was estimated to be around 1,000 in 2020.

History

Mehama was founded in 1845 by a group of settlers from the Willamette Valley. The town was originally known as "Mehama Station" and was a stop on the Oregon and California Railroad. The name "Mehama" is derived from the Native American word for "plenty of water".
The town was incorporated in 1891 and was home to a variety of businesses, including a sawmill, a flour mill, a blacksmith shop, and a general store. The town also had a post office, a school, and a church.
In the early 1900s, the town experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The population increased from around 200 in 1900 to over 500 in 1910. The town was home to a variety of businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a movie theater, and a variety of stores.

Geography

Mehama is located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, approximately 10 miles east of Salem. The town is situated along the North Santiam River, which provides a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, swimming, and boating. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests, providing a picturesque backdrop for the town.

Economy

Mehama is a small, rural community with a limited economy. The town is home to a variety of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a gas station, and a few restaurants. The town also has a post office and a library.
The town is also home to a variety of agricultural businesses, including a dairy farm, a fruit orchard, and a vineyard. The town is also home to a variety of small manufacturing businesses, including a woodworking shop and a metal fabrication shop.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Mehama was estimated to be around 1,000. The town is predominantly white, with around 95% of the population identifying as Caucasian. The median household income in Mehama is around $50,000, which is slightly lower than the national average.

Conclusion

Mehama is a small, rural community located in Marion County, Oregon. The town was founded in 1845 and has a population of around 1,000. The town is situated along the North Santiam River and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. The town is home to a variety of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a gas station, and a few restaurants. The town is also home to a variety of agricultural businesses, including a dairy farm, a fruit orchard, and a vineyard. The median household income in Mehama is around $50,000, which is slightly lower than the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mehama?
Total Population of Mehama is 534.
What is the Total Male Population of Mehama?
Total Male Population of Mehama is 297.
What is the Total Female Population of Mehama?
Total Female Population of Mehama is 237.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mehama?
There are 125.32 Males per 100 Females in Mehama.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mehama?
There are 79.80 Females per 100 Males in Mehama.
What is the Median Population Age in Mehama?
Median Population Age in Mehama is 43.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mehama
Average Family Size in Mehama is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mehama
Average Household Size in Mehama is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mehama?
Per Capita income in Mehama is $35,690.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mehama?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mehama is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mehama?
There are 297 People in the Labor Forcein in Mehama.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mehama?
66.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Mehama.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mehama?
Unemployment Rate in Mehama is 3.4%.