Census-designated place · Oregon
West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon
West Haven-Sylvan, census-designated place, mostly in Washington County (99.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Multnomah County, Oregon. West Haven-Sylvan had 7,674 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±514). GEOID 4180025.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,674
±514 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 9,299
Median household income
$110,200
±$18,203 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$782,400
±$36,013 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,849
±$66 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is West Haven-Sylvan and what county is it in?
West Haven-Sylvan is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Washington County (99.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Multnomah County, Oregon. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 4,146 residents per square mile in 2020.
West Haven-Sylvan is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 9,203 | 99.0% |
| Multnomah County | 96 | 1.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in West Haven-Sylvan, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts West Haven-Sylvan's population at 7,674 (±514). The 2020 Census counted 9,299 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; West Haven-Sylvan is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | West Haven-Sylvan | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,674 ±514 | 603,947 | −1,214 |
| Households | 3,702 ±253 | 235,406 | −492 |
| Average household size | 2.02 ±0.11 | 2.53 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,158 ±351 | 243,278 | no clear change |
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 West Haven-Sylvan?
The median resident of West Haven-Sylvan is 39.5 years old; 16.0% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.6%. 10.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Haven-Sylvan | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 ±2.8 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.0% ±2.6 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0% ±4.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±3.7 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% ±4.2 pts | 18.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.0% ±6.2 pts | 60.0% | −9.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±2.3 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±4.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.5% ±3.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.3% ±4.5 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±2.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±3.6 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±2.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7% ±1.5 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 68.5% ±5.9 pts | 47.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 30.9% ±4.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.8% ±4.2 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9% ±1.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
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 West Haven-Sylvan earn?
Half of West Haven-Sylvan's 3,702 households earn less than $110,200 a year (±$18,203), against $107,772 in Washington County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $123,186 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Haven-Sylvan | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,200 ±$18,203 | $107,772 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $169,309 ±$34,231 | $137,880 | – |
| Per capita income | $82,368 ±$16,036 | $53,929 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% ±3.8 pts | 8.1% | +4.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.4% ±9.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8% ±3.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% ±0.8 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.8% ±1.9 pts | 95.4% | – |
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 West Haven-Sylvan?
Owners occupy 59.5% of West Haven-Sylvan's occupied homes and renters 40.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $782,400 by its owner (±$36,013). The median renter pays $1,849 a month including utilities, and 46.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Haven-Sylvan | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $782,400 ±$36,013 | $588,000 | +$133,824 |
| Median gross rent | $1,849 ±$66 | $1,849 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.8% ±14.0 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,011 ±$379 | $2,475 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.5% ±5.3 pts | 60.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.5% ±5.3 pts | 39.2% | – |
| Housing units | 4,158 ±351 | 243,278 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 21.6% ±12.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.1% ±5.2 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.4% ±6.6 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±1.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 West Haven-Sylvan work and get to work?
64.7% of West Haven-Sylvan's workers drive alone and 23.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes.
| Measure | West Haven-Sylvan | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5% ±4.9 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±2.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.7% ±6.8 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2% ±2.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.7% ±3.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.3% ±5.3 pts | 24.4% | +11.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min ±3.0 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
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 West Haven-Sylvan?
2 census tracts lie mostly in West Haven-Sylvan, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $84,000 (Tract 301.03) to $150,652 (Tract 301.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 301.03Washington County | 4,107 | $84,000 |
| Tract 301.04Washington County | 4,047 | $150,652 |
| Tract 301.06Washington County | 5,095 | $194,327 |
| Tract 69Multnomah County | 3,234 | $207,609 |
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 West Haven-Sylvan) · Census block assignment files
How does West Haven-Sylvan compare with other places in Oregon?
West Haven-Sylvan ranks 19th of 223 places in Oregon with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 83rd | 224 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th | 224 |
| Median household income | 19th | 223 |
| Per capita income | 4th | 224 |
| Median home value | 7th | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 25th | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 103rd | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th | 219 |
| Median age | 128th | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 169th | 224 |
| Work from home | 34th | 169 |
| Travel time to work | 111th | 221 |
West Haven-Sylvan's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
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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 West Haven-Sylvan?
11 of the 57 figures for West Haven-Sylvan 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
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