Wallowa County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,553 | — | #2,685 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,112 | -10.7% | #1,424 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.7 years | +27.8% | #243 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $394,800 | +40.0% | #298 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $981 | -15.6% | #1,059 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | -38.1% | #335 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wallowa County has a population of 7,553, making it the #2,685 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.7 years, which is 27.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wallowa County is $67,112, ranking #1,424 out of 3,222 counties — 10.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.8% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Wallowa County is $394,800 (+40.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $981/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.5%.
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93.7% of residents in Wallowa County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Wallowa County, Oregon
Wallowa County, Oregon has a total population of 7,553, making it the 2,685th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wallowa County is 49.7 years, which is 27.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wallowa County is $67,112, which ranks #1,424 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Wallowa County is $394,800, 40.0% above the national median. Renters in Wallowa County pay a median gross rent of $981 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wallowa County, 38.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.4 min.
Wallowa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Wallowa 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.