Yamhill County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Yamhill County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Yamhill County, Oregon has a population of 108,734, the 10th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $90,063 and the median home value is $471,700. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

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

Yamhill County Quick Facts

Population 108,734

Median Household Income $90,063

Median Home Value $471,700

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 39.7 years

Homeownership Rate 69.4%

Affordability Ratio 5.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.6%

High School Graduation 89.6%

Cities/Places 12

Population 108,734 10th of 36

Median Income $90,063 8% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Yamhill 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	108,122	108,734	+0.6%
Median household income	$87,084	$90,063	+3.4%
Median home value	$442,700	$471,700	+6.6%

Median Household Income

Yamhill

$90,063

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Yamhill

$471,700

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.0%

$25K-$50K 14.3%

$50K-$100K 28.8%

$100K+ 44.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

2.2%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

2.1%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

12.9%

$200K+

10.9%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

59.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.4%

Renter 30.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,480/mo 19.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.1%

18-34

22.6%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

23.3%

75+

7.8%

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 Yamhill County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
McMinnville	34,596	$73,736	16.0%	$432,800
Newberg	26,066	$93,232	7.1%	$472,100
Sheridan	6,339	$70,785	11.9%	$328,800
Lafayette	4,490	$97,771	5.5%	$417,100
Dundee	3,213	$106,681	3.3%	$493,100
Carlton	2,759	$98,393	5.9%	$420,600
Dayton	2,675	$91,184	13.7%	$410,800
Willamina	2,193	$58,906	6.8%	$317,600
Amity	2,089	$87,396	16.7%	$377,700
Grand Ronde	1,549	$52,669	24.8%	$318,500
Yamhill	1,273	$113,750	8.4%	$474,700
Fort Hill	123	$19,418	0.0%	$9,999

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Population Overview

Yamhill County is located in Oregon with a total population of 108,734. It is the 10th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yamhill County is 39.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yamhill County is $90,063. This is 8% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 12% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $471,700. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Yamhill County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.6%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Yamhill 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 Yamhill County, Oregon?

Yamhill County has a population of 108,734, making it the 10th most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Yamhill County?

The median household income in Yamhill County is $90,063 with a poverty rate of 10.3%.

How many cities are in Yamhill County, Oregon?

Yamhill County contains 12 Census-designated places.