Nehalem, OR Demographics

A map of Nehalem's Population by Race

Nehalem, Oregon has an estimated population of 235, a large decrease from the 270 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.4% White, 8.9% Multiracial, 5.1% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nehalem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nehalem is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Nehalem, that probability was 34.3% in 2020 and 34.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nehalem is ranked the 342nd 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). Nehalem was ranked the 337th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nehalem's White Population

189 residents of Nehalem, or 80.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nehalem is higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Nehalem ranks 260th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nehalem's White population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. White residents' share of Nehalem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.4%.

Nehalem is more White than neighboring Wheeler (75% White), Neahkahnie (77.6% White), and Barnesdale (79.3% White). Nehalem is less White than neighboring Bayside Gardens (93.7% White), and Manzanita (81.9% White).

Nehalem's Black Population

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

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

Nehalem's Asian Population

12 residents of Nehalem, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nehalem is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Nehalem ranks 158th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nehalem's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Nehalem's population has increased from 1.1% to 5.1%.

Nehalem is more Asian than neighboring Bayside Gardens (4% Asian), Wheeler (0.2% Asian), Manzanita (0.7% Asian), Neahkahnie (0% Asian), and Barnesdale (0% Asian).

Nehalem's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Nehalem, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nehalem is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Nehalem ranks 356th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nehalem's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Nehalem's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.7%.

Nehalem is more Hispanic than neighboring Bayside Gardens (0.9% Hispanic), and Neahkahnie (0% Hispanic). Nehalem is less Hispanic than neighboring Wheeler (16.5% Hispanic), Manzanita (14.3% Hispanic), and Barnesdale (15.9% Hispanic).

Nehalem's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Nehalem, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nehalem is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Nehalem ranks 74th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nehalem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nehalem's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.9%.

Nehalem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bayside Gardens (0% Native American/Other), Manzanita (0% Native American/Other), Neahkahnie (0% Native American/Other), and Barnesdale (0% Native American/Other). Nehalem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wheeler (1.3% Native American/Other).

Nehalem's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Nehalem, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nehalem is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Nehalem ranks 4th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nehalem's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Nehalem's population has decreased from 12.2% to 8.9%.

Nehalem is more Multiracial than neighboring Bayside Gardens (1.4% Multiracial), Wheeler (6.9% Multiracial), Manzanita (3.2% Multiracial), and Barnesdale (4.8% Multiracial). Nehalem is less Multiracial than neighboring Neahkahnie (22.4% 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.