Wasco 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 | Wasco County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,323 | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11.0 | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.52% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.1 | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,411 | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wasco County grew by 12.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 26,598 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wasco County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Wasco County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,844 | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.67% | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wasco County is about 20% lower than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Wasco County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $277,777 | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $977 | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.2% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wasco County is about 23.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $977 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wasco County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 111 hours, about 4.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wasco County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.3 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.7 | 40.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 111 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,448 | $5,236 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,929 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 383 | 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 Wasco 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
Wasco County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wasco County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 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
Wasco County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wasco County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.3% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.4% | 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 Wasco County, Oregon.
What is the population of Wasco County, Oregon?
The population of Wasco County, Oregon is 26,323, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wasco County, Oregon?
The population density of Wasco County, Oregon is 11.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wasco County, Oregon?
The median household income in Wasco County, Oregon is $64,844, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wasco County, Oregon?
The median home price in Wasco County, Oregon is $277,777, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wasco County, Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Wasco County, Oregon is 7.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.