Curry County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Curry County is located in Oregon with a total population of 23,463. It is the 27th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Curry County is 57.2 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Curry County is $64,769. This is 19% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $366,700. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Curry County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 90.6%.