Tillamook County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Tillamook County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Tillamook County, Oregon has a population of 27,496, the 21st most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $69,105 and the median home value is $430,200. The poverty rate is 12.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Tillamook County Quick Facts

Population 27,496

Median Household Income $69,105

Median Home Value $430,200

Poverty Rate 12.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 49.0 years

Homeownership Rate 74.3%

Affordability Ratio 6.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.2%

High School Graduation 90.6%

Cities/Places 21

Population 27,496 21st of 36

Median Income $69,105 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.7%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Tillamook County 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	27,471	27,496	+0.1%
Median household income	$66,551	$69,105	+3.8%
Median home value	$408,600	$430,200	+5.3%

Median Household Income

Tillamook

$69,105

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Tillamook

$430,200

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 19.5%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 30.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

6.8%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

49.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.3%

Renter 25.7%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,246/mo 21.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.1%

18-34

15.7%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

32.8%

75+

10.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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+)

Cities & Places in Tillamook County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Tillamook	5,218	$58,176	11.8%	$298,800
Bay City	1,875	$82,589	8.5%	$393,600
Rockaway Beach	1,562	$53,872	11.3%	$342,300
Pacific City	1,303	$93,207	16.9%	$466,000
Bayside Gardens	1,128	$77,727	14.9%	$387,800
Netarts	1,022	$79,866	9.8%	$441,300
Garibaldi	796	$53,828	14.7%	$344,700
Manzanita	568	$105,577	7.8%	$777,500
Fairview	526	$48,459	1.4%	$277,700
Pleasant Valley	486	$112,500	1.2%	$492,300
Wheeler	448	$64,792	12.9%	$414,300
Oceanside	430	N/A	7.0%	$647,800
Hebo	311	N/A	79.7%	$241,900
Neskowin	290	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Beaver	276	N/A	67.4%	N/A
Nehalem	235	$76,071	8.9%	$456,700
Cape Meares	225	$88,798	1.3%	$638,500
Neahkahnie	219	$113,306	0.0%	$939,400
Barnesdale	208	$48,750	3.9%	$275,000
Cloverdale	143	$101,625	0.0%	N/A
Idaville	132	$71,750	16.7%	$228,300

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Population Overview

Tillamook County is located in Oregon with a total population of 27,496. It is the 21st most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tillamook County is 49.0 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tillamook County is $69,105. This is 17% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $430,200. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tillamook County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.3%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 90.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Tillamook County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oregon and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tillamook County, Oregon?

Tillamook County has a population of 27,496, making it the 21st most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Tillamook County?

The median household income in Tillamook County is $69,105 with a poverty rate of 12.7%.

How many cities are in Tillamook County, Oregon?

Tillamook County contains 21 Census-designated places.