Heceta Beach, OR Demographics

A map of Heceta Beach's Population by Race

Heceta Beach, Oregon has an estimated population of 2,651, a dramatic increase from the 1,912 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.0% White, 3.0% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, 1.9% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Heceta Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Heceta Beach 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 Heceta Beach, that probability was 22.6% in 2020 and 16.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Heceta Beach is ranked the 145th 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). Heceta Beach was ranked the 170th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Heceta Beach's White Population

2,413 residents of Heceta Beach, or 91.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Heceta Beach is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Heceta Beach ranks 76th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heceta Beach's White population has grown by an estimated 43.9%. White residents' share of Heceta Beach's population has increased from 87.7% to 91.0%.

Heceta Beach is more White than neighboring Florence (87.9% White), Dunes City (84.5% White), Mapleton (86.3% White), and Yachats (90.9% White). Heceta Beach is less White than neighboring Gardiner (100% White).

Heceta Beach's Black Population

57 residents of Heceta Beach, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Heceta Beach is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Heceta Beach ranks 141st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heceta Beach's Black population has grown by an estimated 533.3%. Black residents' share of Heceta Beach's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.2%.

Heceta Beach is more Black than neighboring Dunes City (0% Black), Mapleton (0% Black), Yachats (0.9% Black), and Gardiner (0% Black). Heceta Beach is less Black than neighboring Florence (2.9% Black).

Heceta Beach's Asian Population

51 residents of Heceta Beach, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Heceta Beach is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Heceta Beach ranks 179th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heceta Beach's Asian population has grown by an estimated 168.4%. Asian residents' share of Heceta Beach's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.9%.

Heceta Beach is more Asian than neighboring Florence (1.6% Asian), Dunes City (0.4% Asian), Yachats (1.3% Asian), and Gardiner (0% Asian). Heceta Beach is less Asian than neighboring Mapleton (2.4% Asian).

Heceta Beach's Hispanic Population

79 residents of Heceta Beach, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Heceta Beach is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Heceta Beach ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heceta Beach's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Heceta Beach's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.0%.

Heceta Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Yachats (1% Hispanic), and Gardiner (0% Hispanic). Heceta Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Florence (5.1% Hispanic), and Dunes City (4.4% Hispanic).

Heceta Beach's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Heceta Beach, 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 Heceta Beach is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Heceta Beach ranks 317th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heceta Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Heceta Beach's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Heceta Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Florence (0.7% Native American/Other), and Dunes City (4.9% Native American/Other).

Heceta Beach's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Heceta Beach, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Heceta Beach is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Heceta Beach ranks 274th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heceta Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 49.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Heceta Beach's population has decreased from 5.3% to 1.9%.

Heceta Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Florence (1.7% Multiracial), and Gardiner (0% Multiracial). Heceta Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunes City (5.7% Multiracial), Mapleton (8.3% Multiracial), and Yachats (5.8% 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.