Shaniko, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 14, Shaniko'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

Shaniko is a small community located in Oregon, within Wasco County. The total population is 14. It ranks as the 420th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shaniko is 70.3 years. This is 74% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 35.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 64.3%. This is 438% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Shaniko, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Shaniko has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 21.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Shaniko, 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.