Rufus is a city located in Sherman County Oregon. Rufus has a 2024 population of 281. Rufus is currently growing at a rate of 1.44% annually and its population has increased by 6.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 264 in 2020.
The average household income in Rufus is $64,151 with a poverty rate of 21.36%. The median age in Rufus is 56.5 years: 46.6 years for males, and 65.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rufus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 75.91% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 22.73% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.36% |
| 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 | 117 | 1.88 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 57 | 1.09 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Married | 40 | 2.33 | 95 | 5 |
| Female | 16 | 2.44 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Male | 4 | 6.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.63
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
84.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 20% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 1.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 7.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 4% |
| High School Graduate | 81 | 46.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 2.86% |
| Some College | 31 | 17.71% |
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 | 152 | 116 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 16 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 3 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $48,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,792 | $53,250 | $23,750 |
| Some College | $46,875 | $53,333 | $33,333 |
$39,792
Average Earnings
$53,250
Average Male
$23,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.49% of Rufus residents speak only English, while 6.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 41 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 3 | 6.52% |
| Multiple | 50 | 3 | 6% |
21.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.29%
Male Poverty Rate
32.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rufus is White, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rufus is Multiple, with 6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.5% |
| High School | 18.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15% |
| Some College | 5.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 24.14% |
| Male Employed | 16.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,667 | $67,537 |
| Households | $60,625 | $64,151 |
| Married Families | $85,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,250 | $60,586 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
35
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 17.95% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 35% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.8%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
53.18%
Born in Rufus
94.09%
Native Born
5.91%
Foreign Born
4.55%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
94.09% of Rufus residents were born in the United States, with 53.18% having been born in Oregon. 4.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 302 | 4 | 1.34% |
| 2028 | 298 | 4 | 1.36% |
| 2027 | 294 | 5 | 1.73% |
| 2026 | 289 | 4 | 1.4% |
| 2025 | 285 | 4 | 1.42% |
| 2024 | 281 | 4 | 1.44% |
| 2023 | 277 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 276 | 6 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 270 | 6 | 2.27% |
| 2020 | 264 | 9 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 255 | 13 | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 242 | -5 | -2.02% |
| 2017 | 247 | 3 | 1.23% |
| 2016 | 244 | 4 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 240 | -2 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 242 | -2 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 244 | -3 | -1.21% |
| 2012 | 247 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 246 | -5 | -1.99% |
| 2010 | 251 | 0 | 0% |