Grant County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grant County is located in Oregon with a total population of 7,238. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant County is 50.8 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 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 Grant County is $59,800. This is 26% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $225,100. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grant County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 14.3%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 89.6%.