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Hood River

Oregon · 8,313 residents · 2.608 sq mi
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Hood River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,567. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $385,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,313
+43%since 2000
from 5,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,188 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 2,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+14%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Hood River
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,567
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,580 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,102
+128%since 2000
from $17,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,900
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,174
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
46.6% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+32%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(4,240)
Black0.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(1,351)
Asian1.1%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.4%(2,820)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(5,630)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(1,951)
Asian2.2%(185)
Other4.3%(361)
Diversity Score57.9%(4,816)
Diversity Score
58
+20%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hood River, Oregon?

Hood River, Oregon has about 8,313 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hood River, Oregon?

The typical household in Hood River, Oregon earns about $65,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hood River, Oregon expensive?

In Hood River, Oregon, the median home is worth about $385,900, and the typical rent is about $1,174 a month.

How educated are people in Hood River, Oregon?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hood River, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hood River, Oregon?

About 5.7% of people in Hood River, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hood River, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Hood River, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,681 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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