Grand Ronde, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Grand Ronde is a small community located in Oregon, within Yamhill County. The total population is 1,549. It ranks as the 191st most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grand Ronde is 42.6 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grand Ronde is $52,669. This is 37% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.8%. This is 107% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $318,500. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 43.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% lower than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grand Ronde is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.3%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 14.7%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

3.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 90% lower 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 78.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grand Ronde, 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.