Wallowa County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wallowa County is located in Oregon with a total population of 7,532. It is the 31st most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wallowa County is 50.2 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 11.3% 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 Wallowa County is $65,559. This is 18% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $371,900. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wallowa County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 14.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

36.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher 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 92.9%.