Sumpter

Sumpter, a small town buried deep in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, stands as a monument to times gone by.  Gold mining dominates the history and landscape of the Sumpter Valley, with the dredge remaining as the centerpiece to that era. Rich in mining history, Sumpter, Oregon boasts impressive trail access, several nearby ghost towns, and one massive testament to the mining heritage of Northeast Oregon. In fact, Sumpter is a popular destination for tourists looking to soak in the region’s gold rush history and catch a glimpse of the Western town that once boasted of an opera house, hotels, saloons, churches, a brewery, and three newspapers. During the summer months Sumpter can be reached using the Sumpter Valley Railway or take the Elkhorn Scenic Byway for a beautiful drive.

For more information visit https://www.historicsumpter.com/

Population

Total Population

272

Population
Growth Rate

-0.15%

Median Age

61

Diversity Index

14.400

Housing & Income

Households

142

Total Housing Units

330


Owner Occupied

118

Renter Occupied

24

Vacant

188

Median Home Value

$240,000


Average Home Value

$384,958

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.38%

Income Projection

Median Household

$28,439 $31,140


Average Household

$58,502 $68,562


Per Capita

$30,541 $36,058

Workforce

Total Businesses

20

Total Employed

134

Workers 16+

35

2023 Transportation / Warehouse

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

66

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

31

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

20

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

16

2023 Accommodation Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

15

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

6

Some
High School

3

Graduated
High School

71

Associates
Degree

41

Bachelor's
Degree

10

Graduate
Degree

11

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

26

Non-Resident Commuters

8

Drive Alone

22

Carpooled

6

Public

0

Work At Home

1