Mehama, OR Demographics

A map of Mehama's Population by Race

Mehama, Oregon had a population of 317 in 2020. It was 83.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 7.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mehama, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Mehama is the 327th most populous. 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).

Mehama's White Population

264 residents of Mehama identify as White, or 83.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Mehama slightly larger than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Mehama is ranked #191 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mehama is more White than neighboring Mill City (82.7% White), and Stayton (73.1% White). Mehama is less White than neighboring Lyons (87.4% White), Sublimity (88% White), and Gates (84.3% White).

Mehama's Black Population

0 residents of Mehama identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mehama roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Mehama is ranked #294 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mehama is less Black than neighboring Lyons (0.2% Black), Mill City (0.3% Black), Sublimity (0.4% Black), Stayton (0.6% Black), and Gates (0.5% Black).

Mehama's Asian Population

2 residents of Mehama identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mehama roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Mehama is ranked #253 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mehama is more Asian than neighboring Mill City (0.3% Asian). Mehama is less Asian than neighboring Lyons (1% Asian), Sublimity (0.8% Asian), Stayton (0.9% Asian), and Gates (0.7% Asian).

Mehama's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Mehama identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mehama slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Mehama is ranked #246 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mehama is more Hispanic than neighboring Lyons (4.7% Hispanic), Sublimity (5% Hispanic), and Gates (4.4% Hispanic). Mehama is less Hispanic than neighboring Mill City (8.6% Hispanic), and Stayton (17.5% Hispanic).

Mehama's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Mehama identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mehama roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Mehama is ranked #120 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mehama is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lyons (1.5% Native American/Other), Mill City (1.8% Native American/Other), Sublimity (1.3% Native American/Other), and Stayton (1.8% Native American/Other). Mehama is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gates (4.2% Native American/Other).

Mehama's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Mehama identify as Multiracial, or 7.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mehama roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Mehama is ranked #53 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mehama is more Multiracial than neighboring Lyons (5.2% Multiracial), Mill City (6.3% Multiracial), Sublimity (4.4% Multiracial), Stayton (6.1% Multiracial), and Gates (5.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.