Prineville city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Prineville city, Oregon Demographics
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As of 2026, Prineville city, Oregon has a total population of 11,187, the 55th largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $72,058, which is 10% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.8%.

Key Takeaways

Unemployment rate of 8.4% is notably above the national average.

Prineville city Quick Facts

Population 11,187

Median Household Income $72,058

Median Home Value $364,600

Poverty Rate 14.8%

Unemployment Rate 8.4%

Median Age 40.4 years

Homeownership Rate 60.5%

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

High School Graduation Rate 87.1%

Diversity Index 30/100

Population 11,187 55th of 419

Median Income $72,058 average

Poverty Rate 14.8% 19% higher national

Median Home Value $364,600 average

How Prineville city Compares

Median Household Income

Prineville city

$72,058

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Prineville city

$364,600

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.0%

$25K-$50K 20.6%

$50K-$100K 38.5%

$100K+ 24.9%

Employment

8.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%

60.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.5%

Renter 39.5%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

17.6%

35-54

27.6%

55-74

23.6%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Prineville city Rankings in Oregon

#55 Population of 419

#177 Median Income of 419

#249 Education of 419

#171 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Prineville city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Monmouth city	11,176	$66,858	$380,500	27.9%	15.6%
Fairview city	10,627	$71,024	$410,400	23.5%	14.4%
White City CDP	10,913	$65,370	$273,700	11.1%	21.4%
Silverton city	10,445	$74,286	$461,800	30.9%	13.3%
North Bend city	10,231	$72,483	$306,600	29.2%	15.5%

Population Overview

Prineville city is a small city located in Oregon. The total population is 11,187. It ranks as the 55th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prineville city is 40.4 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Prineville city is $72,058. This is 10% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 8.4%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $364,600. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 60.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Prineville city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.7%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Prineville city, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Oregon. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Prineville city, Oregon?

Prineville city, Oregon has a population of 11,187 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Prineville city, OR?

The median household income in Prineville city is $72,058, which is 8% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Prineville city, OR?

The poverty rate in Prineville city is 14.8%. This means approximately 1,640 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Prineville city, Oregon?

Prineville city's population is 82.3% White, 0.3% Black, 11.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Prineville city, OR?

The median home value in Prineville city is $364,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x.

How educated is Prineville city, Oregon?

18.2% of adults (25+) in Prineville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.