Eagle Crest, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Eagle Crest is a small community located in Oregon, within Deschutes County. The total population is 2,677. It ranks as the 142nd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eagle Crest is 67.7 years. This is 68% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 2.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 25.3% 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 Eagle Crest is $102,500. This is 23% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 27% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $750,300. Housing costs are 57% higher than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Eagle Crest has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 14.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

55.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Eagle Crest in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 50% 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 97.3%. Notably, 22.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eagle Crest, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.