Deschutes County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Deschutes County is located in Oregon with a total population of 203,026. It is the 7th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Deschutes County is 42.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Deschutes County is $87,640. This is 9% higher than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $596,000. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Deschutes County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.9%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

43.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% higher 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 94.8%. Notably, 16.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.