Cape Meares, OR Demographics

A map of Cape Meares's Population by Race

Cape Meares, Oregon has an estimated population of 225, a dramatic increase from the 135 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.8% White, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cape Meares, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cape Meares has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cape Meares, that probability was 16.6% in 2020 and 4.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cape Meares is ranked the 347th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cape Meares was ranked the 384th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cape Meares's White Population

220 residents of Cape Meares, or 97.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cape Meares is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Cape Meares ranks 22nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cape Meares's White population has grown by an estimated 78.9%. White residents' share of Cape Meares's population has increased from 91.1% to 97.8%.

Cape Meares is more White than neighboring Garibaldi (83.4% White), Bay City (86% White), Netarts (84.8% White), and Idaville (94.7% White). Cape Meares is less White than neighboring Oceanside (100% White).

Cape Meares's Black Population

0 residents of Cape Meares, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cape Meares is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Cape Meares ranks 295th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cape Meares's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Cape Meares's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cape Meares is less Black than neighboring Garibaldi (0.4% Black), and Netarts (0.3% Black).

Cape Meares's Asian Population

0 residents of Cape Meares, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cape Meares is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Cape Meares ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cape Meares's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Cape Meares's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cape Meares is less Asian than neighboring Garibaldi (1% Asian), Bay City (0.2% Asian), and Netarts (2.3% Asian).

Cape Meares's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Cape Meares, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cape Meares is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Cape Meares ranks 409th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cape Meares's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cape Meares's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Cape Meares is less Hispanic than neighboring Garibaldi (9.4% Hispanic), Bay City (9.2% Hispanic), and Netarts (2.8% Hispanic).

Cape Meares's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cape Meares, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cape Meares is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Cape Meares ranks 374th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cape Meares's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cape Meares's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Cape Meares is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garibaldi (2% Native American/Other).

Cape Meares's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Cape Meares, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cape Meares is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Cape Meares ranks 205th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cape Meares's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Cape Meares's population has decreased from 5.9% to 2.2%.

Cape Meares is more Multiracial than neighboring Oceanside (0% Multiracial). Cape Meares is less Multiracial than neighboring Garibaldi (3.8% Multiracial), Bay City (4.6% Multiracial), Netarts (9.7% Multiracial), and Idaville (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.