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Malheur County

Oregon · 32,261 residents (2025 est.) · 9,887.707 sq mi
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Malheur County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,519. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $248,900. Households here earn about 34% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,954
+1%since 2000
from 31,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 3 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
+6%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32,261 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K29K31K33K1990201020202024Malheur County
202432K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(1,994)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(2,273)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.6%(2,426)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.9%(2,211)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.6%(2,105)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.9%(4,428)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(3,898)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(3,602)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.1%(3,545)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410%(3,195)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(1,522)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(755)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,519
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,241 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,000
+80%since 2000
from $13,895 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+7%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+43%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(21,752)
Black1.2%(369)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(8,099)
Asian1.9%(608)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(19,232)
Black1%(321)
Hispanic / Latino34%(10,864)
Asian1.2%(372)
Other3.6%(1,165)
Diversity Score
65
+9%since 2009
from 60 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
31
+12%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican32%(10,213)
Spaniard0.3%(102)
Cuban0.1%(32)
Guatemalan0.1%(32)
Ecuadorian0.1%(21)
Asian origin
Japanese0.9%(272)
Asian Indian0.1%(21)
Chinese0.1%(20)
Filipino0.1%(20)
Cambodian0%(10)
Thai0%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(20)
Ancestry
German10.1%(3,241)
English9.2%(2,945)
Irish7.2%(2,287)
American3.6%(1,160)
Scottish2.2%(688)
Italian2%(650)
Norwegian1.3%(429)
Swedish1.3%(404)
French1.2%(374)
British1%(315)
Welsh1%(305)
Dutch0.7%(238)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.7%(224)
Danish0.5%(163)
Polish0.4%(142)
Swiss0.3%(105)
Russian0.3%(80)
Finnish0.2%(73)
Czech0.2%(66)
Portuguese0.2%(52)
Canadian0.1%(46)
Greek0.1%(28)
Lithuanian0.1%(23)
Austrian0.1%(20)
Romanian0.1%(19)
Ethiopian0.1%(16)
Hungarian0%(15)
Arab0%(12)
Croatian0%(11)
Belgian0%(7)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 75.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 23.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.2%(5,990)
Married39.8%(5,656)
Widowed3.9%(560)
Divorced14%(1,990)
Women 15+
Never married27.1%(2,997)
Married49%(5,419)
Widowed9.2%(1,020)
Divorced14.7%(1,629)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malheur County, Oregon?

Malheur County, Oregon has about 31,954 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Malheur County, Oregon earns about $54,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malheur County, Oregon expensive?

In Malheur County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $248,900, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Malheur County, Oregon?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Malheur County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malheur County, Oregon?

About 17.6% of people in Malheur County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malheur County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Malheur County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,916 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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