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Hermiston Micro

Hermiston-Pendleton, OR · 2 counties · 93,721 residents (2025 est.) · 5,245.979 sq mi
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Hermiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,757. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $276,973. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92,240
+13%since 2000
from 81,543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+7%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:93,721 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
64K72K80K87K95K1990201020202024Hermiston
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,757
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,421 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,970
+96%since 2000
from $16,328 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+4%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,973
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,476 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$997
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+59%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(62,581)
Black0.7%(549)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(14,052)
Asian0.7%(563)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(32,544)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(55,597)
Black0.7%(685)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(28,914)
Asian0.6%(574)
Other7%(6,470)
Diversity Score66.7%(61,504)
Segregation Score33.3%(30,708)
Diversity Score
67
+67%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
+18%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 76.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 22.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

HermistonCENTRAL19,906PendletonCENTRAL16,989
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2 component counties

Umatilla CountyCENTRAL81,119Morrow County12,602
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR?

Hermiston-Pendleton, OR has about 92,240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR?

The typical household in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR earns about $68,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hermiston-Pendleton, OR expensive?

In Hermiston-Pendleton, OR, the median home is worth about $276,973, and the typical rent is about $997 a month.

How educated are people in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR?

About 12.0% of people in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hermiston-Pendleton, OR grown since 1990?

Yes, Hermiston-Pendleton, OR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,366 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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