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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hermiston

Oregon · 13,154 residents · 8.454 sq mi
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Hermiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,354. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $92,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,154
+31%since 1990
from 10,040 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,556 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 1,188 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+2%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K12K15K18K20K1990201020202024Hermiston
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,354
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,674 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,075
+76%since 1990
from $9,729 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$488
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307 in 1990
US average: $602
55.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.5% in 1990
45.0% rent
2.6
+12%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(8,785)
Black0.8%(77)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,472)
Asian1.6%(165)
Diversity Score49.2%(4,936)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(9,365)
Black0.8%(102)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(3,168)
Asian1.6%(206)
Diversity Score50.9%(6,691)
51
+3%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−34%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hermiston, Oregon?

Hermiston, Oregon has about 13,154 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hermiston, Oregon?

The typical household in Hermiston, Oregon earns about $35,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hermiston, Oregon expensive?

In Hermiston, Oregon, the median home is worth about $92,100, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Hermiston, Oregon?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hermiston, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hermiston, Oregon?

About 12.4% of people in Hermiston, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hermiston, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Hermiston, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,114 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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