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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Hermiston Micro

Hermiston-Pendleton, OR · 2 counties · 92,261 residents · 5,245.979 sq mi
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Hermiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $180,302.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
92,261
+13%since 2000
from 81,543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
Median age
37.2
+8%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K72K80K87K95K1990201020202024Hermiston
202492K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(5,558)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(6,487)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(6,846)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.1%(6,582)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(5,804)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.3%(12,225)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.4%(11,420)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.8%(10,851)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.2%(11,301)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410%(9,194)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(4,427)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(1,566)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,788
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,421 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,347
+55%since 2000
from $16,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
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
$180,302
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,476 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+9%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(56,353)
Black0.7%(689)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(27,610)
Asian0.8%(714)
Other5.7%(5,218)
Segregation Score
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican25.1%(22,271)
Salvadoran0.6%(563)
Spaniard0.5%(366)
Puerto Rican0.3%(228)
Cuban0.1%(126)
Peruvian0.1%(125)
Honduran0.1%(87)
Argentine0.1%(45)
Guatemalan0.3%(31)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Colombian0%(19)
Chilean0%(17)
Dominican0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Korean0.4%(276)
Filipino0.2%(132)
Japanese0.2%(127)
Vietnamese0.1%(93)
Chinese0.1%(92)
Laotian0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(83)
Chamorro0.1%(70)
Fijian0%(21)
Ancestry
German14.2%(12,560)
Irish8.7%(7,699)
English8.5%(7,507)
American4.2%(3,712)
Italian2.5%(2,237)
Scottish2.5%(2,195)
Norwegian2.4%(2,158)
French1.9%(1,701)
Swedish1.5%(1,342)
Dutch1%(865)
Polish0.9%(767)
+ 29 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.8%(756)
British0.8%(735)
Danish0.6%(493)
Czech0.4%(348)
Russian0.4%(313)
Swiss0.2%(209)
Ukrainian0.2%(162)
Portuguese0.2%(160)
Canadian0.2%(159)
Finnish0.2%(141)
Austrian0.1%(89)
Greek0.1%(63)
Hungarian0.1%(59)
Armenian0%(37)
Croatian0%(34)
Romanian0%(20)
Syrian0.2%(18)
Brazilian0%(17)
Arab0%(9)
Belgian0%(9)
Turkish0%(7)
Slovak0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38%(14,590)
Married48.4%(18,563)
Widowed2.7%(1,039)
Divorced10.8%(4,158)
Women 15+
Never married28.7%(10,083)
Married50.5%(17,722)
Widowed8.6%(3,035)
Divorced12.2%(4,269)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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HermistonCENTRAL19,906PendletonCENTRAL16,989Umatilla8,220Milton-Freewater7,029Boardman4,495Stanfield2,135Irrigon2,042Pilot Rock1,320Umapine1,215Athena1,187Heppner1,128Mission878Weston702Echo625Green Meadows584Adams385Gopher Flats382Tutuilla365Riverside362Ione330Kirkpatrick258Lexington233Ukiah218Helix194McKay74Cayuse44Meacham32
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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 92,261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR earns about $57,788 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 $180,302, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR?

About 16.4% 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 14.4% 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 25,387 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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