Tillamook County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tillamook County is located in Oregon with a total population of 27,471. It is the 21st most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tillamook County is 48.9 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tillamook County is $66,551. This is 17% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $408,600. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tillamook County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.0%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 90.6%.