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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Prineville

Oregon · 7,356 residents · 12.83 sq mi
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Prineville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,435. Population has grown 37% since 1990. 11% 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 $86,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,356
+37%since 1990
from 5,355 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.9
−4%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K8K10K12K1990201020202024Prineville
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.3%(613)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.1%(593)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.9%(579)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.7%(568)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.9%(511)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.8%(1,014)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.2%(973)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.7%(785)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.9%(580)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.4%(542)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.9%(436)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.2%(162)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,435
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,127 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,163
+41%since 1990
from $10,060 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
36.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(5,152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(108)
Asian0.2%(13)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(6,571)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(546)
Asian0.7%(54)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.9%(1,250)
Puerto Rican0.4%(51)
Venezuelan0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(12)
Pakistani0.1%(11)
Korean0%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English16.8%(1,924)
German12.1%(1,388)
Irish10.2%(1,168)
American5.8%(664)
Italian2.6%(301)
French2.6%(300)
Norwegian2.3%(265)
Scottish2.2%(257)
Polish2.1%(241)
Swedish2%(231)
Dutch1.4%(160)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(137)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.8%(87)
Finnish0.7%(77)
Czech0.4%(48)
Swiss0.4%(48)
Welsh0.4%(48)
Greek0.3%(30)
Arab0.2%(28)
Danish0.2%(24)
Turkish0.2%(19)
Canadian0.1%(11)
Russian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.1%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−12%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.6%(631)
Married62%(1,590)
Widowed1.6%(42)
Divorced11.7%(300)
Women 15+
Never married17.9%(528)
Married55.3%(1,628)
Widowed14.5%(426)
Divorced12.2%(360)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prineville, Oregon?

Prineville, Oregon has about 7,356 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Prineville, Oregon?

The typical household in Prineville, Oregon earns about $30,435 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prineville, Oregon expensive?

In Prineville, Oregon, the median home is worth about $86,100, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Prineville, Oregon?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Prineville, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prineville, Oregon?

About 14.3% of people in Prineville, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prineville, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Prineville, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,001 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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