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

213

Population
Growth Rate

-0.28%

Median Age

60

Diversity Index

17.300

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

111

Total Housing Units

333


Owner Occupied

97

Renter Occupied

14

Vacant

222

Median Home Value

$297,727


Average Home Value

$416,753

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.33%

Income Projection

Median Household

$41,196 $44,743


Average Household

$59,532 $69,777


Per Capita

$31,024 $36,550

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

21

Total Employed

121

Workers 16+

11

2024 Transportation / Warehouse

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

66

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

21

2024 Accommodation Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

15

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

11

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

6

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

6

Some
High School

8

Graduated
High School

57

Associates
Degree

18

Bachelor's
Degree

11

Graduate
Degree

8

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

4

Non-Resident Commuters

7

Drive Alone

4

Carpooled

7

Public

0

Work At Home

0

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26