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Crook County

Oregon · 24,738 residents · 2,978.929 sq mi
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Crook County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,000. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 19% 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 $265,100. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,738
+29%since 2000
from 19,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+23%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K17K20K24K27K1990201020202024Crook County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,186 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,923
+77%since 2000
from $16,899 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,100
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+59%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(17,532)
Black0%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,082)
Asian0.4%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(2,826)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(20,874)
Black0.3%(78)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,803)
Asian0.5%(114)
Other3.8%(943)
Diversity Score28%(6,934)
Segregation Score24.9%(6,147)
Diversity Score
28
+90%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+88%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crook County, Oregon?

Crook County, Oregon has about 24,738 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crook County, Oregon?

The typical household in Crook County, Oregon earns about $59,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crook County, Oregon expensive?

In Crook County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $265,100, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Crook County, Oregon?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Crook County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crook County, Oregon?

About 10.2% of people in Crook County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crook County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Crook County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,627 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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