Mission, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 878, Mission's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Mission is a small community located in Oregon, within Umatilla County. The total population is 878. It ranks as the 241st most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mission is 24.2 years. This is 40% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 28.9% of the population under 18, Mission has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mission is $34,583. This is 58% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 36.7%. This is 207% 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 17.2%. This is 220% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $215,600. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 32.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% lower than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mission is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.3%) is well below the state average of 71.4%.

Education

11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% 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 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mission, 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.