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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Malheur County

Oregon · 31,615 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 $30,241. Population has grown 21% 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 $86,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,615
+21%since 1990
from 26,038 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K27K29K31K33K1990201020202024Malheur County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,241
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,242 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,895
+40%since 1990
from $9,949 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$443
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
63.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
36.2% rent
2.9
+25%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(21,194)
Black0.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(5,273)
Asian3%(791)
Diversity Score62.1%(16,158)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(21,752)
Black1.2%(369)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(8,099)
Asian1.9%(608)
Diversity Score54.1%(17,095)
54
−13%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−35%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 31,615 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Malheur County, Oregon earns about $30,241 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Malheur County, Oregon?

About 11.1% 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 18.6% 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 5,577 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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