Tillamook 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 | Tillamook County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,477 | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 20.6 | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.05% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.8 | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,812 | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Tillamook County grew by 10.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 27,471 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Tillamook County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Tillamook County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,273 | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.99% | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Tillamook County is about 19% lower than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Tillamook County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $325,000 | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,169 | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.2% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Tillamook County is about 23.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,169 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Tillamook County spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 110 hours, about 4.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Tillamook County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.2 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.3 | 40.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 110 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,399 | $5,236 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,756 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 305 | 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 Tillamook County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 20 minutes 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
Tillamook County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Tillamook County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | 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
Tillamook County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Tillamook County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.5% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.1% | 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 Tillamook County, Oregon.
What is the population of Tillamook County, Oregon?
The population of Tillamook County, Oregon is 27,477, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Tillamook County, Oregon?
The population density of Tillamook County, Oregon is 20.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Tillamook County, Oregon?
The median household income in Tillamook County, Oregon is $65,273, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Tillamook County, Oregon?
The median home price in Tillamook County, Oregon is $325,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Tillamook County, Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Tillamook County, Oregon is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.