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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Malheur County

Oregon · 26,038 residents · 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 $20,242. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 5,577 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,038
−18%vs 2000
vs 31,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
25K27K29K31K33K1990201020202024Malheur County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,242
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,241 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,949
−28%vs 2000
vs $13,895 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,200
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$289
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $443 in 2000
US average: $450
64.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.8% in 2000
35.9% rent
2.3
−20%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score54.1%(17,095)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(21,194)
Black0.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(5,273)
Asian3%(791)
Other15.4%(4,009)
Diversity Score62.1%(16,158)
62
+15%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+53%vs 2000
vs 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malheur County, Oregon?

Malheur County, Oregon has about 26,038 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Malheur County, Oregon earns about $20,242 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 $46,200, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Malheur County, Oregon?

About 13.1% 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 19.3% of people in Malheur County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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