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Irrigon

Oregon · 2,011 residents · 1.297 sq mi
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Irrigon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,922. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,011
+18%since 2000
from 1,702 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,551 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+17%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5361K1K2K2K1990201020202024Irrigon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,922
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,799 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,278
+59%since 2000
from $14,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(1,041)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(839)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other6.4%(129)
Diversity Score69.6%(1,399)
Diversity Score
70
+35%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irrigon, Oregon?

Irrigon, Oregon has about 2,011 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irrigon, Oregon?

The typical household in Irrigon, Oregon earns about $54,922 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 $117,800, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Irrigon, Oregon?

About 6.1% 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 16.2% 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 1,319 residents, a change of about 191 percent over that period.

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