Sutherlin, OR Demographics

A map of Sutherlin's Population by Race

Sutherlin, Oregon has an estimated population of 8,599, a less than 1% change from the 8,524 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 7.3% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.8% Black, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sutherlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin, that probability was 30.9% in 2020 and 22.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sutherlin is ranked the 76th 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). Sutherlin was ranked the 77th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sutherlin's White Population

7,534 residents of Sutherlin, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sutherlin is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Sutherlin ranks 209th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutherlin's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Sutherlin's population has increased from 82.5% to 87.6%.

Sutherlin is more White than neighboring Oakland (81.1% White), Fair Oaks (85% White), Roseburg North (79.6% White), and Roseburg (81.7% White). Sutherlin is less White than neighboring Melrose (100% White).

Sutherlin's Black Population

69 residents of Sutherlin, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sutherlin is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Sutherlin ranks 221st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutherlin's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Sutherlin's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

Sutherlin is more Black than neighboring Oakland (0% Black), Fair Oaks (0% Black), Roseburg (0.2% Black), and Melrose (0% Black). Sutherlin is less Black than neighboring Roseburg North (1% Black).

Sutherlin's Asian Population

20 residents of Sutherlin, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sutherlin is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Sutherlin ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutherlin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 70.1%. Asian residents' share of Sutherlin's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Sutherlin is more Asian than neighboring Fair Oaks (0% Asian), and Melrose (0% Asian). Sutherlin is less Asian than neighboring Oakland (1.7% Asian), Roseburg North (0.4% Asian), and Roseburg (1% Asian).

Sutherlin's Hispanic Population

241 residents of Sutherlin, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sutherlin is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sutherlin ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutherlin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 64.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Sutherlin's population has decreased from 8.0% to 2.8%.

Sutherlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Melrose (0% Hispanic). Sutherlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakland (7.6% Hispanic), Fair Oaks (15% Hispanic), Roseburg North (7.1% Hispanic), and Roseburg (10% Hispanic).

Sutherlin's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of Sutherlin, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sutherlin is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sutherlin ranks 145th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutherlin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sutherlin's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.2%.

Sutherlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fair Oaks (0% Native American/Other), Roseburg North (1% Native American/Other), Roseburg (1% Native American/Other), and Melrose (0% Native American/Other). Sutherlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oakland (2.4% Native American/Other).

Sutherlin's Multiracial Population

632 residents of Sutherlin, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sutherlin is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sutherlin ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutherlin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Sutherlin's population has increased from 6.5% to 7.3%.

Sutherlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakland (7.2% Multiracial), Fair Oaks (0% Multiracial), Roseburg (6.2% Multiracial), and Melrose (0% Multiracial). Sutherlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Roseburg North (10.9% 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.