Mount Hood, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mount Hood, Oregon had a total population of 191, the 367th largest community in Oregon. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Oregon.
Mount Hood Quick Facts
How Mount Hood 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 | 168 | 191 | +13.7% |
How Mount Hood Compares
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+)
Mount Hood Rankings in Oregon
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Other Cities in Hood River County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River | 8,361 | $85,647 | 10.8% | $684,100 |
| Odell | 2,218 | $97,250 | 4.5% | $433,600 |
| Cascade Locks | 1,378 | $70,000 | 8.2% | $385,100 |
| Parkdale | 319 | $71,250 | 0.0% | $376,300 |
Cities Similar to Mount Hood
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Bay | 191 | $51,250 | N/A | 6.0% | 31.1% |
| Imbler | 189 | $66,250 | $275,000 | 18.3% | 27.5% |
| Kerby | 187 | $28,686 | $241,000 | 0.0% | 47.1% |
| Richland | 197 | $22,083 | $209,600 | 52.7% | 27.4% |
| Sumpter | 197 | $26,471 | N/A | 15.7% | 19.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 191, Mount Hood'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
Mount Hood is a small community located in Oregon, within Hood River County. The total population is 191. It ranks as the 367th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mount Hood is 39.9 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 28.8% of the population under 18, Mount Hood has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 29.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Mount Hood. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mount Hood, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 58% higher than the state average of 63.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Mount Hood is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (30.4% vs 14.7%).
Education
51.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Mount Hood in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 40% higher 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 76.3%. Notably, 24.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Mount Hood, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Mount Hood, Oregon?
Mount Hood, Oregon has a population of 191 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Mount Hood, OR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Mount Hood — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Mount Hood, OR?
The ACS sample for Mount Hood recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Mount Hood, Oregon?
Mount Hood's population is 69.6% White, 0.0% Black, 30.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Mount Hood, OR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Mount Hood — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Mount Hood, Oregon?
51.7% of adults (25+) in Mount Hood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 24.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.