Malheur County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,954 | — | #1,424 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,519 | -27.5% | #2,503 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.1 years | -7.2% | #2,868 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $248,900 | -11.7% | #901 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $821 | -29.4% | #1,952 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | +39.4% | #2,392 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Malheur County has a population of 31,954, making it the #1,424 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Malheur County is $54,519, ranking #2,503 out of 3,222 counties — 27.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.6% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Malheur County is $248,900 (-11.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $821/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.2%.
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91.0% of residents in Malheur County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
About Malheur County, Oregon
Malheur County, Oregon has a total population of 31,954, making it the 1,424th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Malheur County is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Malheur County is $54,519, which ranks #2,503 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Malheur County is $248,900, 11.7% below the national median. Renters in Malheur County pay a median gross rent of $821 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Malheur County, 15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.
Malheur County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (34.0%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Malheur 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.