Spray is a town located in Wheeler County Oregon. Spray has a 2024 population of 137. Spray is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 139 in 2020.
The average household income in Spray is $48,656 with a poverty rate of 16.57%. The median age in Spray is 45.9 years: 45.6 years for males, and 58.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spray was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177 | 88.94% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 7.54% |
| Asian | 7 | 3.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 81 | 2.23 | 63 | 37 |
| Non Family | 43 | 1.44 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Married | 35 | 2.86 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Male | 2 | 7 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 1 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 4.83% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 8.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 6.9% |
| High School Graduate | 65 | 44.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 5.52% |
| Some College | 42 | 28.97% |
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 | 132 | 117 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,333 | $0 | $28,056 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,231 | $41,250 | $28,333 |
| Some College | $38,125 | $43,750 | $0 |
$29,231
Average Earnings
$41,250
Average Male
$28,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.68% of Spray residents speak only English, while 6.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 30 | 17.86% |
16.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.59%
Male Poverty Rate
20.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spray is White, with 17.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spray is White, with 17.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 60% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.33% |
| Some College | 18.18% |
| High School | 9.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 18.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,000 | $77,729 |
| Households | $30,469 | $48,656 |
| Married Families | $77,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,958 | $22,174 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
62.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
24
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 13.77% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 38.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.8%
Labor Force Participation
32.1%
Employment Rate
10.2%
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
55.78%
Born in Spray
93.47%
Native Born
6.53%
Foreign Born
6.53%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
93.47% of Spray residents were born in the United States, with 55.78% having been born in Oregon. 6.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 135 | -1 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 136 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 136 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 136 | -1 | -0.73% |
| 2025 | 137 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 137 | -1 | -0.72% |
| 2023 | 138 | -1 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 139 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 139 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 139 | -14 | -9.15% |
| 2019 | 153 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 153 | 1 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 152 | 2 | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 150 | 1 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 149 | -3 | -1.97% |
| 2014 | 152 | -3 | -1.94% |
| 2013 | 155 | -2 | -1.27% |
| 2012 | 157 | -1 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 158 | -4 | -2.47% |
| 2010 | 162 | 0 | 0% |