Curry County, Oregon Demographics 2026
Curry County, Oregon has a population of 23,463, the 27th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $64,769 and the median home value is $366,700. The poverty rate is 13.3%.
Curry County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Curry County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings | 6,733 | $73,384 | 11.0% | $398,700 |
| Gold Beach | 2,455 | $51,662 | 12.7% | $368,900 |
| Harbor | 2,154 | $57,778 | 8.3% | $316,600 |
| Port Orford | 983 | $34,122 | 19.2% | $247,500 |
| Nesika Beach | 496 | $87,712 | 7.5% | $369,700 |
| Langlois | 290 | $62,546 | 30.0% | $285,100 |
| Wedderburn | 261 | $42,104 | 6.1% | $581,700 |
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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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Curry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Oregon and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Curry County, Oregon?
Curry County has a population of 23,463, making it the 27th most populous county in Oregon.
What is the median income in Curry County?
The median household income in Curry County is $64,769 with a poverty rate of 13.3%.
How many cities are in Curry County, Oregon?
Curry County contains 7 Census-designated places.