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Pendleton

Oregon · 17,107 residents · 11.507 sq mi
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Pendleton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,834. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,107
+5%since 2000
from 16,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,487 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Pendleton
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,834
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,600
+34%since 2000
from $17,551 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$802
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
45.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+32%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(14,247)
Black1.5%(244)
Hispanic / Latino6%(981)
Asian0.9%(154)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(3,361)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(13,112)
Black1.5%(250)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(1,957)
Asian1.2%(197)
Other8%(1,368)
Diversity Score47.1%(8,052)
Diversity Score
47
+129%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pendleton, Oregon?

Pendleton, Oregon has about 17,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pendleton, Oregon?

The typical household in Pendleton, Oregon earns about $54,834 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pendleton, Oregon expensive?

In Pendleton, Oregon, the median home is worth about $193,800, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in Pendleton, Oregon?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pendleton, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pendleton, Oregon?

About 14.4% of people in Pendleton, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pendleton, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Pendleton, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,980 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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