Malheur County, Oregon Demographics 2026
Malheur County, Oregon has a population of 31,954, the 20th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $54,519 and the median home value is $248,900. The poverty rate is 17.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Malheur County Quick Facts
How Malheur 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 | 31,701 | 31,954 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $49,902 | $54,519 | +9.3% |
| Median home value | $221,300 | $248,900 | +12.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Malheur County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 11,842 | $46,308 | 21.0% | $236,300 |
| Nyssa | 3,240 | $69,183 | 16.9% | $204,300 |
| Vale | 2,348 | $50,313 | 16.4% | $173,300 |
| Annex | 340 | $67,000 | 12.7% | $225,000 |
| Adrian | 299 | $73,000 | 9.4% | $158,100 |
| Harper | 219 | $48,750 | 5.5% | $215,400 |
| Jordan Valley | 180 | $55,893 | 13.3% | $167,200 |
| Brogan | 38 | $119,167 | 0.0% | $181,300 |
| Juntura | 18 | N/A | 33.3% | $341,700 |
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Population Overview
Malheur County is located in Oregon with a total population of 31,954. It is the 20th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Malheur County is 36.1 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Malheur County is $54,519. This is 34% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $248,900. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Malheur County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (34.0% vs 14.7%). The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.
Education
15.2% 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 59% 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 83.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Malheur 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 Malheur County, Oregon?
Malheur County has a population of 31,954, making it the 20th most populous county in Oregon.
What is the median income in Malheur County?
The median household income in Malheur County is $54,519 with a poverty rate of 17.6%.
How many cities are in Malheur County, Oregon?
Malheur County contains 9 Census-designated places.