Wasco County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Wasco County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wasco County, Oregon has a population of 26,552, the 22nd most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $64,175 and the median home value is $367,400. The poverty rate is 11.6%.

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

Wasco County Quick Facts

Population 26,552

Median Household Income $64,175

Median Home Value $367,400

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment Rate 7.7%

Median Age 41.0 years

Homeownership Rate 67.5%

Affordability Ratio 5.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.4%

High School Graduation 86.1%

Cities/Places 13

Population 26,552 22nd of 36

Median Income $64,175 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment 7.7%

How Wasco 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	26,603	26,552	-0.2%
Median household income	$63,602	$64,175	+0.9%
Median home value	$332,500	$367,400	+10.5%

Median Household Income

Wasco

$64,175

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wasco

$367,400

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.2%

$25K-$50K 22.2%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 29.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

5.5%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

2.2%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

12.2%

$75K-$100K

11.9%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

7.9%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

6.0%

Employment

7.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

60.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.5%

Renter 32.5%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,008/mo 18.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

20.0%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

25.9%

75+

8.3%

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 Wasco County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
The Dalles	15,917	$62,614	11.0%	$360,800
Chenoweth	1,445	$63,425	10.9%	$228,600
Dufur	952	$89,333	9.7%	$357,500
Mosier	714	$73,278	8.4%	$333,800
Pine Hollow	561	$53,750	20.9%	$273,900
Maupin	465	$68,750	17.8%	$352,300
Pine Grove	208	$95,972	8.6%	N/A
Rowena	181	N/A	57.5%	N/A
Tygh Valley	118	$60,625	21.2%	$368,200
Wamic	117	$81,250	0.0%	$270,200
Antelope	68	$64,000	7.3%	$184,400
Sportsmans Park	67	N/A	9.0%	$171,700
Shaniko	14	N/A	64.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Wasco County is located in Oregon with a total population of 26,552. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wasco County is 41.0 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wasco County is $64,175. This is 23% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $367,400. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 67.5% 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 Wasco County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.6%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 86.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wasco 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 Wasco County, Oregon?

Wasco County has a population of 26,552, making it the 22nd most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Wasco County?

The median household income in Wasco County is $64,175 with a poverty rate of 11.6%.

How many cities are in Wasco County, Oregon?

Wasco County contains 13 Census-designated places.