Ochoco West, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 319, Ochoco West'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

Ochoco West is a small community located in Oregon, within Crook County. The total population is 319. It ranks as the 318th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ochoco West is 38.2 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 36.4% of the population under 18, Ochoco West has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ochoco West is $84,000. This is 1% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ochoco West, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $425,800. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ochoco West is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.2%.

Education

11.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% 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 97.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ochoco West, 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.