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Malheur County

Oregon · 31,571 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 $44,362. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,400. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,571
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+12%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K29K31K33K1990201020202024Malheur County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,362
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,241 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,893
+43%since 2000
from $13,895 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+19%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(18,975)
Black1.4%(447)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(10,320)
Asian1.2%(385)
Other2.5%(787)
Diversity Score63.9%(20,158)
Segregation Score28%(8,834)
Diversity Score
64
+18%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malheur County, Oregon?

Malheur County, Oregon has about 31,571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Malheur County, Oregon earns about $44,362 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 $150,400, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Malheur County, Oregon?

About 14.9% 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 21.1% 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 5,533 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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