Weston, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 443, Weston's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Weston is a small community located in Oregon, within Umatilla County. The total population is 443. It ranks as the 299th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Weston is 51.6 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 10.4% 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 Weston is $45,000. This is 46% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $135,900. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Weston is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 14.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

6.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 81% 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 82.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Weston, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.