Veneta, OR Demographics

A map of Veneta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,035	4,239	77.6%	81.3%
Hispanic	552	449	10.6%	8.6%
Multiracial	399	369	7.7%	7.1%
Asian	171	46	3.3%	0.9%
Black	26	50	0.5%	1.0%
Native American/Other	17	61	0.3%	1.2%

Veneta, Oregon has an estimated population of 5,200, a less than 1% change from the 5,214 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 10.6% Hispanic, 7.7% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Veneta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Veneta has become considerably more 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 Veneta, that probability was 32.6% in 2020 and 38.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Veneta is ranked the 102nd 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). Veneta was ranked the 100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Veneta's White Population

4,035 residents of Veneta, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Veneta is higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Veneta ranks 232nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Veneta's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Veneta's population has decreased from 81.3% to 77.6%.

Veneta is more White than neighboring Cheshire (74% White), and River Road (76.3% White). Veneta is less White than neighboring Elmira (87.8% White), Junction City (84.3% White), and Santa Clara (84% White).

Veneta's Black Population

26 residents of Veneta, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Veneta is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Veneta ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Veneta's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.0%. Black residents' share of Veneta's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Veneta is more Black than neighboring Elmira (0% Black), Cheshire (0% Black), and Junction City (0.3% Black). Veneta is less Black than neighboring Santa Clara (0.6% Black).

Veneta's Asian Population

171 residents of Veneta, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Veneta is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Veneta ranks 206th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Veneta's Asian population has grown by an estimated 271.7%. Asian residents' share of Veneta's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.3%.

Veneta is more Asian than neighboring Elmira (0% Asian), Cheshire (0% Asian), Junction City (0.4% Asian), River Road (2.4% Asian), and Santa Clara (1.7% Asian).

Veneta's Hispanic Population

552 residents of Veneta, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Veneta is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Veneta ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Veneta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Veneta's population has increased from 8.6% to 10.6%.

Veneta is more Hispanic than neighboring Elmira (9.7% Hispanic), Junction City (8.1% Hispanic), and Santa Clara (7.4% Hispanic). Veneta is less Hispanic than neighboring Cheshire (22% Hispanic), and River Road (14.4% Hispanic).

Veneta's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Veneta, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Veneta is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Veneta ranks 298th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Veneta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Veneta's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Veneta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cheshire (0% Native American/Other). Veneta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elmira (2.5% Native American/Other), River Road (0.5% Native American/Other), and Santa Clara (1.4% Native American/Other).

Veneta's Multiracial Population

399 residents of Veneta, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Veneta is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Veneta ranks 90th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Veneta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Veneta's population has increased from 7.1% to 7.7%.

Veneta is more Multiracial than neighboring Elmira (0% Multiracial), Cheshire (4.1% Multiracial), Junction City (6.7% Multiracial), River Road (5.8% Multiracial), and Santa Clara (4.9% 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.