Crook County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crook County is located in Oregon with a total population of 25,651. It is the 24th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crook County is 47.7 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crook County is $81,675. This is 2% higher than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $423,300. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crook County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.