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Malheur County

Oregon · 31,313 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 $39,144. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,400. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,313
−1%since 2000
from 31,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K29K31K33K1990201020202024Malheur County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,144
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,241 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,335
+18%since 2000
from $13,895 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(19,906)
Black1.1%(331)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(9,867)
Asian1.6%(511)
Other3.4%(1,060)
Diversity Score63.3%(19,826)
Diversity Score
63
+17%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
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
9.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malheur County, Oregon?

Malheur County, Oregon has about 31,313 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Malheur County, Oregon earns about $39,144 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 $136,400, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Malheur County, Oregon?

About 13.8% 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 22.7% 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 5,275 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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