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Umatilla County

Oregon · 80,075 residents · 3,215.45 sq mi
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Umatilla County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,973. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80,075
+14%since 2000
from 70,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+8%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K63K70K76K82K1990201020202024Umatilla County
202480K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,973
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,249 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,452
+55%since 2000
from $16,410 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+22%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(54,670)
Black0.8%(535)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(11,366)
Asian0.7%(518)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.4%(27,085)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(49,753)
Black0.8%(652)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(22,622)
Asian0.9%(685)
Other6%(4,803)
Diversity Score63.9%(51,204)
Segregation Score26.9%(21,566)
Diversity Score
64
+67%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Umatilla County, Oregon?

Umatilla County, Oregon has about 80,075 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Umatilla County, Oregon earns about $57,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Umatilla County, Oregon expensive?

In Umatilla County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $183,300, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Umatilla County, Oregon?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Umatilla County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Umatilla County, Oregon?

About 14.3% of people in Umatilla County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Umatilla County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Umatilla County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,826 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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