Umatilla County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Umatilla County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Umatilla County, Oregon has a population of 79,940, the 14th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $67,728 and the median home value is $282,600. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

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

Umatilla County Quick Facts

Population 79,940

Median Household Income $67,728

Median Home Value $282,600

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.0%

Median Age 36.9 years

Homeownership Rate 67.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.3%

High School Graduation 84.2%

Cities/Places 22

Population 79,940 14th of 36

Median Income $67,728 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Umatilla 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	80,087	79,940	-0.2%
Median household income	$68,958	$67,728	-1.8%
Median home value	$256,100	$282,600	+10.3%

Median Household Income

Umatilla

$67,728

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Umatilla

$282,600

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.5%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 34.2%

$100K+ 30.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

9.9%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

8.2%

$200K+

6.2%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

59.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.9%

Renter 32.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $997/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

23.3%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

20.9%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Umatilla County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hermiston	19,546	$66,998	10.1%	$266,700
Pendleton	16,950	$66,563	15.0%	$287,100
Umatilla	7,508	$68,826	17.4%	$238,500
Milton-Freewater	7,036	$52,183	12.6%	$240,000
Stanfield	1,902	$60,074	8.0%	$207,600
Athena	1,377	$71,898	9.0%	$239,200
Pilot Rock	1,283	$89,091	10.1%	$199,700
Umapine	1,215	$55,927	1.2%	$459,000
Mission	878	$34,583	36.7%	$215,600
Green Meadows	584	$121,750	2.7%	$311,900
Echo	494	$112,639	7.1%	$173,100
Helix	471	$190,270	8.3%	$225,600
Weston	443	$45,000	16.5%	$135,900
Gopher Flats	382	$76,250	12.8%	$262,500
Tutuilla	365	$87,361	4.2%	$274,000
Riverside	362	$101,875	1.7%	$255,400
Adams	292	$57,212	2.1%	$225,000
Kirkpatrick	258	$241,250	14.7%	$389,300
Ukiah	177	N/A	29.1%	N/A
McKay	74	$120,795	16.2%	$531,300
Cayuse	44	N/A	4.5%	$185,900
Meacham	32	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Umatilla County is located in Oregon with a total population of 79,940. It is the 14th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Umatilla County is 36.9 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Umatilla County is $67,728. This is 18% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $282,600. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Umatilla County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (29.7% vs 14.7%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 84.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Umatilla 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 Umatilla County, Oregon?

Umatilla County has a population of 79,940, making it the 14th most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Umatilla County?

The median household income in Umatilla County is $67,728 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Umatilla County, Oregon?

Umatilla County contains 22 Census-designated places.