Nyssa is a city located in Malheur County Oregon. Nyssa has a 2024 population of 3,267. Nyssa is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,211 in 2020.
The average household income in Nyssa is $60,978 with a poverty rate of 15.35%. The median age in Nyssa is 27.7 years: 23.8 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nyssa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,932 | 60% |
| Two or more races | 975 | 30.28% |
| Other race | 312 | 9.69% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 964 | 3.32 | 64 | 36 |
| Married | 431 | 3.98 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 258 | 1.29 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Female | 217 | 4.5 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Male | 58 | 3 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
3.9
Average Family Size
3.32
Average Household Size
64.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 212 | 12.26% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 9.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 134 | 7.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 3.99% |
| High School Graduate | 497 | 28.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 283 | 16.37% |
| Some College | 370 | 21.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 957 | 527 | 58 |
| White | 738 | 678 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 421 | 250 | 19 |
| Other Race | 182 | 96 | 6 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,750 | $74,196 | $36,389 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,338 | $52,065 | $27,440 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,627 | $29,417 | $18,387 |
| Overall | $37,240 | $50,380 | $28,313 |
| Some College | $38,953 | $57,344 | $37,838 |
$37,240
Average Earnings
$50,380
Average Male
$28,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.99% of Nyssa residents speak only English, while 43.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,951 | 329 | 16.86% |
| Multiple | 975 | 154 | 15.79% |
| White | 1,116 | 145 | 12.99% |
| Other | 312 | 110 | 35.26% |
15.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.37%
Male Poverty Rate
12.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nyssa is Other, with 35.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nyssa is White, with 12.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.52% |
| High School | 9.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.81% |
| Female Employed | 6.31% |
| Male Employed | 6.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,444 | $62,058 |
| Households | $51,944 | $60,978 |
| Married Families | $73,517 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,692 | $46,336 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
99
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 5.91% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 1.97% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 3.28% |
| Other Race | 7 | 3.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.92%
Born in Nyssa
83.6%
Native Born
16.4%
Foreign Born
10.81%
Non Citizen
5.59%
Naturalized
83.6% of Nyssa residents were born in the United States, with 42.92% having been born in Oregon. 10.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,337 | 14 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 3,323 | 14 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 3,309 | 14 | 0.42% |
| 2026 | 3,295 | 14 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 3,281 | 14 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 3,267 | 14 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 3,253 | 20 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 3,233 | 17 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 3,216 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 3,211 | 16 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 3,195 | 9 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 3,186 | 23 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 3,163 | 7 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 3,156 | 23 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 3,133 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 3,147 | -33 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 3,180 | -16 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 3,196 | -25 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 3,221 | -43 | -1.32% |
| 2010 | 3,264 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,163 | 534 | 20.31% |
| 1990 | 2,629 | -233 | -8.14% |
| 1980 | 2,862 | 242 | 9.24% |
| 1970 | 2,620 | 9 | 0.34% |
| 1960 | 2,611 | 86 | 3.41% |
| 1950 | 2,525 | 670 | 36.12% |
| 1940 | 1,855 | 1,034 | 125.94% |
| 1930 | 821 | 258 | 45.83% |
| 1920 | 563 | 114 | 25.39% |
| 1910 | 449 | -2,888 | -86.54% |