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Sutherlin, OR
City in Douglas County, Oregon.
Population
8,599
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,407
ZIP codes
0
Sutherlin and its ZIP codes
Sutherlin at a glance
- Sutherlin is about 32 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 76th among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- The median household income is $51,250, 38% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,600 (43% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,221 a month.
Local data for Sutherlin, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sutherlin, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,250
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$273,600
Median rent
$1,221/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,202), Irish Americans (929), Norwegian Americans (253).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Sutherlin.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,333
38,364 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,747
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $14,136 per person
How people get to work
Sutherlin, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sutherlin, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,305
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
883
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 35°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sutherlin, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Sutherlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OaklandCity | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Roseburg NorthCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.8 |
| RoseburgCity | 11 mi | 10.8 |
| MelroseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| GlideCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.1 |
| YoncallaCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| LookingglassCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11.6 |
| GreenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| WinstonCity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| DrainCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| DillardCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| ElktonCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Myrtle CreekCity | 26 mi | 2.5 |
| Tri-CityCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 7.3 |
| RiddleCity | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sutherlin, OR in?
- Sutherlin is in Douglas County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Sutherlin, OR?
- About 8,599 people live in Sutherlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sutherlin?
- Nearby places include Oakland (3 mi), Fair Oaks (5.8 mi), Roseburg North (7.8 mi), Roseburg (11 mi), Melrose (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023