Deschutes County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 206,334 | — | #341 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $92,758 | +23.4% | #257 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,246 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $650,900 | +130.9% | #67 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,787 | +53.7% | #100 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | -30.1% | #530 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Deschutes County has a population of 206,334, making it the #341 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Deschutes County is $92,758, ranking #257 out of 3,222 counties — 23.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.8% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Deschutes County is $650,900 (+130.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,787/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.0%.
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93.8% of residents in Deschutes County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Deschutes County, Oregon
Deschutes County, Oregon has a total population of 206,334, making it the 341st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Deschutes County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Deschutes County is $92,758, which ranks #257 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Deschutes County is $650,900, 130.9% above the national median. Renters in Deschutes County pay a median gross rent of $1,787 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Deschutes County, 45.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.
Deschutes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.2%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
All data for Deschutes County, Oregon comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.