Morrow County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morrow County is located in Oregon with a total population of 12,249. It is the 29th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morrow County is 36.2 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morrow County is $70,217. This is 13% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $229,800. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morrow County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 41.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (41.2% vs 14.3%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

9.8% 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 73% 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 76.0%.