Wallowa County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Wallowa County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wallowa County, Oregon has a population of 7,532, the 31st most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $65,559 and the median home value is $371,900. The poverty rate is 7.8%.

Wallowa County Quick Facts

Population 7,532

Median Household Income $65,559

Median Home Value $371,900

Poverty Rate 7.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 50.2 years

Homeownership Rate 76.4%

Affordability Ratio 5.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 36.9%

High School Graduation 92.9%

Cities/Places 5

Population 7,532 31st of 36

Median Income $65,559 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 7.8%

Unemployment 5.2%

Median Household Income

Wallowa

$65,559

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Wallowa

$371,900

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 37.0%

$100K+ 25.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

6.6%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

13.0%

$75K-$100K

15.6%

$100K-$125K

7.2%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

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

55.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.4%

Renter 23.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.1%

18-34

13.3%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

33.2%

75+

11.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wallowa County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Enterprise	2,145	$56,975	10.8%	$298,400
Joseph	1,090	$48,705	8.2%	$314,200
Wallowa	609	$47,798	10.7%	$318,400
Lostine	301	$77,604	15.2%	$304,800
Wallowa Lake	116	$84,321	0.0%	$287,900

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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. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wallowa County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Wallowa County, Oregon?

Wallowa County has a population of 7,532, making it the 31st most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Wallowa County?

The median household income in Wallowa County is $65,559 with a poverty rate of 7.8%.

How many cities are in Wallowa County, Oregon?

Wallowa County contains 5 Census-designated places.