Powers is a city located in Coos County Oregon. Powers has a 2024 population of 708. Powers is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 712 in 2020.
The average household income in Powers is $51,267 with a poverty rate of 20%. The median age in Powers is 51.4 years: 54.9 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Powers was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 391 | 60.62% |
| Two or more races | 228 | 35.35% |
| Native American | 26 | 4.03% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 310 | 2.08 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Non Family | 108 | 1.1 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 106 | 3.11 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Female | 66 | 2.14 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Male | 30 | 1.83 | 50 | 50 |
2.53
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 4.93% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 5.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 3.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 2.87% |
| High School Graduate | 265 | 54.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 1.85% |
| Some College | 128 | 26.28% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 311 | 302 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 150 | 129 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 21 | 11 |
| Native American | 26 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 32.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,833 | $0 | $35,208 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$35,833
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$35,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.51% of Powers residents speak only English, while 1.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 228 | 84 | 36.84% |
| White | 391 | 34 | 8.7% |
| Native | 26 | 11 | 42.31% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 11 | 17.19% |
20%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.21%
Male Poverty Rate
31.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Powers is Native, with 42.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Powers is White, with 8.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 34.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.27% |
| High School | 27.17% |
| Some College | 10.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,750 | $55,839 |
| Households | $42,750 | $51,267 |
| Married Families | $47,222 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $42,172 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
114
Number of Veterans
105
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| World War II | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 24.85% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 18.79% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 29.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
28.5%
Labor Force Participation
24.8%
Employment Rate
13.2%
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
45.12%
Born in Powers
98.6%
Native Born
1.4%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.4%
Naturalized
98.6% of Powers residents were born in the United States, with 45.12% having been born in Oregon. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 703 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 704 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 705 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 706 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 707 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 708 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 709 | -7 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 716 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 715 | 3 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 712 | 30 | 4.4% |
| 2019 | 682 | 4 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 678 | 8 | 1.19% |
| 2017 | 670 | 3 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 667 | 8 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 659 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 659 | -6 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 665 | -14 | -2.06% |
| 2012 | 679 | -4 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 683 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 684 | 0 | 0% |