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Ontario, OR-ID · 2 counties · 53,936 residents · 10,294.6 sq mi
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Ontario has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,996. 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 $135,729.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
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
53,936
+3%since 2000
from 52,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+7%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K46K51K55K60K1990201020202024Ontario
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,996
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,347 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,375
+21%since 2000
from $14,301 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,729
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,049 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+19%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ontario on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(39,186)
Black0.7%(388)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(10,552)
Asian1.5%(777)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.5%(23,756)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71%(38,294)
Black0.7%(372)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(13,230)
Asian1.3%(698)
Other3.3%(1,795)
Diversity Score55.5%(29,922)
Diversity Score
55
+22%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

OntarioCENTRAL11,957
What's inside

2 component counties

Malheur CountyCENTRAL32,261Payette CountyCENTRAL27,824
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Pop 61,539
Fremont
Pop 58,655
Henderson
Pop 57,184
Crossville
Pop 66,300
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Income$60,375+47%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ontario, OR-ID?

Ontario, OR-ID has about 53,936 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ontario, OR-ID?

The typical household in Ontario, OR-ID earns about $40,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ontario, OR-ID expensive?

In Ontario, OR-ID, the median home is worth about $135,729, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Ontario, OR-ID?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ontario, OR-ID hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ontario, OR-ID?

About 19.8% of people in Ontario, OR-ID live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ontario, OR-ID grown since 1990?

Yes, Ontario, OR-ID has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,464 residents, a change of about 27 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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