Tetherow, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tetherow, Oregon had a total population of 765, the 251st largest community in Oregon, with a median household income of $158,824, which is 91% higher than the state average. 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
- Household income is 91% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Oregon.
- 85.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Oregon.
- Housing affordability is a challenge — homes cost 12.6x the median household income.
Tetherow Quick Facts
How Tetherow 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 | 750 | 765 | +2.0% |
| Median household income | $210,893 | $158,824 | -24.7% |
| Median home value | $2,000,000+ | $2,000,000+ | +0.0% |
How Tetherow 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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Tetherow Rankings in Oregon
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Other Cities in Deschutes County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | 103,390 | $96,394 | 8.8% | $718,400 |
| Redmond | 36,092 | $84,164 | 9.6% | $462,500 |
| Deschutes River Woods | 5,797 | $91,960 | 7.1% | $559,500 |
| Crooked River Ranch | 5,160 | $85,561 | 9.4% | $462,300 |
| Three Rivers | 3,995 | $87,313 | 7.1% | $557,700 |
| Sisters | 3,022 | $94,524 | 7.7% | $631,100 |
| Eagle Crest | 2,677 | $102,500 | 6.5% | $750,300 |
| La Pine | 2,547 | $58,365 | 19.3% | $363,800 |
| Terrebonne | 1,602 | $89,248 | 3.9% | $469,600 |
| Sunriver | 1,488 | $82,287 | 6.7% | $727,600 |
Cities Similar to Tetherow
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks | 664 | N/A | $350,700 | 16.6% | 8.8% |
| Crawfordsville | 588 | N/A | $400,000 | 14.0% | 29.4% |
| Rivergrove | 657 | $212,898 | $902,300 | 79.7% | 5.3% |
| Knappa | 806 | $96,641 | $442,100 | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| Maywood Park | 987 | $141,458 | $582,900 | 46.5% | 4.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 765, Tetherow'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
Tetherow is a small community located in Oregon, within Deschutes County. The total population is 765. It ranks as the 251st most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tetherow is 53.4 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tetherow is $158,824. This is 91% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 97% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Tetherow. 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 unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 319% higher than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 12.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 58% higher than the state average of 63.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Tetherow has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.1%. The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.
Education
85.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Tetherow in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 133% 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 97.0%. Notably, 42.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tetherow, 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 Tetherow, Oregon?
Tetherow, Oregon has a population of 765 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tetherow, OR?
The median household income in Tetherow is $158,824, which is 97% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tetherow, OR?
The ACS sample for Tetherow 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 Tetherow, Oregon?
Tetherow's population is 93.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.1% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tetherow, OR?
The median home value in Tetherow is $2,000,000+. The home-value-to-income ratio is 12.6x.
How educated is Tetherow, Oregon?
85.6% of adults (25+) in Tetherow hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 42.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.