City · Oregon
Nyssa, Oregon
Nyssa, city, in Malheur County, Oregon. Nyssa had 3,257 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,198 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,240 (±19). GEOID 4153750.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,257
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,198 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,240 ±19
Median household income
$69,183
±$15,954 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$204,300
±$28,104 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$916
±$233 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Nyssa and what county is it in?
Nyssa is a city in Malheur County, Oregon. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 2,063 residents per square mile in 2020.
Nyssa is in the Ontario, OR-ID micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Nyssa, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,257 people lived in Nyssa on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 3,198 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,240 (±19).
| Measure | Nyssa | Malheur County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,240 ±19 | 31,954 | +77 |
| Households | 961 ±131 | 10,292 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.35 ±0.45 | 2.74 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,074 ±118 | 11,716 | no clear change |
Nyssa's population since 2000
From 3,163 in 2000 to 3,257 in 2025: up 3.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Nyssa as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Nyssa?
The median resident of Nyssa is 25.1 years old; 40.6% are under 18 and 11.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 64.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 33.4%. 10.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nyssa | Malheur County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.1 ±4.4 | 36.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 40.6% ±5.5 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.1% ±3.0 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±4.7 pts | 54.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 64.8% ±7.8 pts | 34.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 33.4% ±7.6 pts | 60.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±2.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.1% ±4.1 pts | 7.4% | −9.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.2% ±8.8 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±4.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 8.5% ±2.5 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2% ±4.4 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.1% ±6.4 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.2% ±5.4 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4% ±2.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±5.1 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.3% ±3.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Nyssa earn?
Half of Nyssa's 961 households earn less than $69,183 a year (±$15,954), against $54,519 in Malheur County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,381 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,802 after inflation. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nyssa | Malheur County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,183 ±$15,954 | $54,519 | +$17,802 |
| Mean household income | $66,228 ±$9,383 | $72,398 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,787 ±$3,192 | $25,000 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9% ±6.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.6% ±10.7 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.9% ±8.9 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% ±5.9 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.0% ±6.3 pts | 87.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Nyssa?
Owners occupy 63.6% of Nyssa's occupied homes and renters 36.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $204,300 by its owner (±$28,104). The median renter pays $916 a month including utilities, and 29.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nyssa | Malheur County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $204,300 ±$28,104 | $248,900 | +$78,031 |
| Median gross rent | $916 ±$233 | $821 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.1% ±15.6 pts | 32.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,267 ±$153 | $1,478 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.6% ±10.3 pts | 63.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.4% ±10.3 pts | 36.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,074 ±118 | 11,716 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.7% ±5.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±6.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.6% ±8.1 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.3% ±5.1 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.0% ±7.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% ±4.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Nyssa work and get to work?
78.5% of Nyssa's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Nyssa | Malheur County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.0% ±5.9 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±4.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5% ±7.9 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±6.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 7.0% ±4.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.1% ±2.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.8 min ±4.3 | 19.0 min | +10.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Nyssa?
No census tract lies mostly in Nyssa; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9705Malheur County | 4,671 | $56,150 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Nyssa) · Census block assignment files
How does Nyssa compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Nyssa is the 6,076th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 97th-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Nyssa ranks 138th of 223 places in Oregon with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 97th | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 57th | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 108th | 224 |
| Median household income | 138th | 223 |
| Per capita income | 223rd | 224 |
| Median home value | 218th | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 185th | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 36th | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 188th | 219 |
| Median age | 224th | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 145th | 224 |
| Travel time to work | 36th | 221 |
Nyssa's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare Nyssa with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Nyssa?
15 of the 57 figures for Nyssa on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Nyssa are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Nyssa.