Willamina Authority

Willamina is a middle-income small town of 2,193 with home prices 1.5× below the Oregon median.

Willamina, Oregon

Willamina is one of the smaller incorporated places in Polk County, Oregon, with a population of 2,193. Median household income is $58,906.

Definition and scope

Located in Polk County, Oregon, Willamina operates within Oregon's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1 and is part of the Salem, OR metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Willamina has approximately 2,193 residents. The median age is 38.9 years. Roughly 60% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $317,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 69.9%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 16.4%
• Asian: 0.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Willamina is $58,906. Poverty rate stands at 6.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.6%. Educational attainment: 7.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Willamina:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

George Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Polk County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Salem, Oregon.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 308 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8b.

References

• Oregon State Authority — state-level reference for Oregon.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.