Wasco County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wasco County is located in Oregon with a total population of 26,603. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wasco County is 40.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wasco County is $63,602. This is 21% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $332,500. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wasco County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.8%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 86.9%.