Morrow County, OR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Morrow County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,069 | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5.9 | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.29% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,322 | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Morrow County grew by 7.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 12,249 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Morrow County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Morrow County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,615 | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.80% | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Morrow County is about 18% lower than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Morrow County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $262,500 | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $910 | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.9% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Morrow County is about 24.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $910 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Morrow County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 170 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Morrow County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.4 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.8 | 40.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 170 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,275 | $5,236 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,031 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 264 | 967 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oregon:
Lake County (7.8 min), Gilliam County (8.4 min), Harney County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Columbia County (32.4 min), Clackamas County (25.2 min), Polk County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Morrow County is about the same as in Oregon.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Morrow County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Morrow County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.7% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.4), Multnomah County (0.4), Washington County (0.4).
Lowest:
Morrow County (0.2), Malheur County (0.2), Gilliam County (0.2).
Health
Morrow County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Morrow County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.2% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.3% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Clackamas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Josephine County (0.8), Malheur County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morrow County, Oregon.
What is the population of Morrow County, Oregon?
The population of Morrow County, Oregon is 12,069, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Morrow County, Oregon?
The population density of Morrow County, Oregon is 5.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Morrow County, Oregon?
The median household income in Morrow County, Oregon is $66,615, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Morrow County, Oregon?
The median home price in Morrow County, Oregon is $262,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Morrow County, Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Morrow County, Oregon is 3.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.