Oregon County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Oregon County is located in Missouri with a total population of 8,704. It is the 92nd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oregon County is 44.6 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oregon County is $44,259. This is 36% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.9%. This is 74% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. The median home value is $117,700. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Oregon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oregon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.