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Irrigon

Oregon · 1,826 residents · 1.297 sq mi
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Irrigon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,500. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,826
+7%since 2000
from 1,702 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,408 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
+11%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5361K1K2K2K1990201020202024Irrigon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,799 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,316
+19%since 2000
from $14,600 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(1,186)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(464)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.4%(875)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(1,164)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino32%(584)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other4.9%(89)
Diversity Score62.9%(1,149)
Diversity Score
63
+22%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irrigon, Oregon?

Irrigon, Oregon has about 1,826 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irrigon, Oregon?

The typical household in Irrigon, Oregon earns about $47,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irrigon, Oregon expensive?

In Irrigon, Oregon, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Irrigon, Oregon?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Irrigon, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irrigon, Oregon?

About 25.5% of people in Irrigon, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irrigon, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Irrigon, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,134 residents, a change of about 164 percent over that period.

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