Antelope, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 68, Antelope's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Antelope is a small community located in Oregon, within Wasco County. The total population is 68. It ranks as the 405th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Antelope is 32.5 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 7.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Antelope is $64,000. This is 23% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Antelope, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $184,400. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $477,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Antelope is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Antelope has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 14.7%.

Education

4.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Antelope, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.