Deschutes County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Deschutes County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Deschutes County, Oregon has a population of 206,334, the 7th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $92,758 and the median home value is $650,900. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Deschutes County Quick Facts

Population 206,334

Median Household Income $92,758

Median Home Value $650,900

Poverty Rate 8.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 42.9 years

Homeownership Rate 70.0%

Affordability Ratio 7.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 45.0%

High School Graduation 95.4%

Cities/Places 15

Population 206,334 7th of 36

Median Income $92,758 12% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.8%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Deschutes County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	203,026	206,334	+1.6%
Median household income	$87,640	$92,758	+5.8%
Median home value	$596,000	$650,900	+9.2%

Median Household Income

Deschutes

$92,758

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Deschutes

$650,900

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.1%

$25K-$50K 14.7%

$50K-$100K 28.5%

$100K+ 46.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

1.5%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

2.7%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

15.4%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

63.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.0%

Renter 30.0%

Affordability Index Very Expensive

7.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,787/mo 23.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.9%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

27.0%

55-74

26.3%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Deschutes County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bend	103,390	$96,394	8.8%	$718,400
Redmond	36,092	$84,164	9.6%	$462,500
Deschutes River Woods	5,797	$91,960	7.1%	$559,500
Crooked River Ranch	5,160	$85,561	9.4%	$462,300
Three Rivers	3,995	$87,313	7.1%	$557,700
Sisters	3,022	$94,524	7.7%	$631,100
Eagle Crest	2,677	$102,500	6.5%	$750,300
La Pine	2,547	$58,365	19.3%	$363,800
Terrebonne	1,602	$89,248	3.9%	$469,600
Sunriver	1,488	$82,287	6.7%	$727,600
Tetherow	765	$158,824	0.0%	$2,000,000+
Tumalo	662	$85,417	4.4%	$719,600
Seventh Mountain	335	$152,548	1.8%	$1,162,900
Pronghorn	257	N/A	0.0%	$1,296,900
Black Butte Ranch	115	N/A	12.2%	N/A

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Population Overview

Deschutes County is located in Oregon with a total population of 206,334. It is the 7th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Deschutes County is 42.9 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Deschutes County is $92,758. This is 12% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 15% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $650,900. Housing costs are 36% higher than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Deschutes County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.2%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

45.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% higher 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 95.4%. Notably, 16.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Deschutes County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Deschutes County, Oregon?

Deschutes County has a population of 206,334, making it the 7th most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Deschutes County?

The median household income in Deschutes County is $92,758 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.

How many cities are in Deschutes County, Oregon?

Deschutes County contains 15 Census-designated places.