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Amity, OR
City in Yamhill County, Oregon.
Population
2,089
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,517
ZIP codes
0
Amity and its ZIP codes
Amity at a glance
- Amity is about 79 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,396 a year, 5% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $377,700 (21% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,579 a month.
Local data for Amity, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Amity, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,396
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$377,700
Median rent
$1,579/mo
Homeownership
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (416), German Americans (345), Irish Americans (194).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yamhill County. PPP loans are for Amity.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,280
39,978 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,182
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$733M
FY 2026, $6,806 per person
How people get to work
Amity, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Amity, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
42
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
355
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 35°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Amity, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Amity
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McMinnvilleCity | 6.9 mi | 10.6 |
| SheridanCity | 9.3 mi | 2.1 |
| DaytonCity | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| LafayetteCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| KeizerCity | 11 mi | 7.2 |
| BrooksCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| RickreallCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CarltonCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| St. PaulCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Labish VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| EolaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| WillaminaCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| DallasCity | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| HayesvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| SalemCity | 15 mi | 48.9 |
| DundeeCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amity, OR in?
- Amity is in Yamhill County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Amity, OR?
- About 2,089 people live in Amity, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amity?
- Nearby places include McMinnville (6.9 mi), Sheridan (9.3 mi), Dayton (9.7 mi), Lafayette (10 mi), Keizer (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023