Wasco County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,552 | — | #1,594 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,175 | -14.6% | #1,692 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,811 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $367,400 | +30.3% | #370 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,008 | -13.3% | #969 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -7.7% | #1,169 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wasco County has a population of 26,552, making it the #1,594 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wasco County is $64,175, ranking #1,692 out of 3,222 counties — 14.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 7.7%.
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The median home value in Wasco County is $367,400 (+30.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,008/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.5%.
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91.5% of residents in Wasco County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Wasco County, Oregon
Wasco County, Oregon has a total population of 26,552, making it the 1,594th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wasco County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wasco County is $64,175, which ranks #1,692 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7%.
The median home value in Wasco County is $367,400, 30.3% above the national median. Renters in Wasco County pay a median gross rent of $1,008 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wasco County, 22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.9 min.
Wasco County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.6%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
All data for Wasco 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.