Grant County, Oregon Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Grant County, Oregon, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Grant County, Oregon. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Grant County, Oregon. The estimated population of Grant County, Oregon is 7,225 people, with a median age of 51.5.

We can look at the total population in Grant County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,225
+0.71%
+0.22%
2020
7,174
 -0.21% -
2019
7,189
+0.08%
-
2018
7,183
 -0.36% -
2017
7,209
 - -

Population of Grant County, Oregon by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90%
91.8%
 -1.96%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Native
1%
1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.3%
3.6%
 +19.44%
Asian
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
2.8%
 +21.43%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Grant County, Oregon by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.5 -2.46% 49.1 -5.03% 53.2 -0.75%
2020 52.8 -0.19% 51.7 -2.82% 53.6 +1.9%
2019 52.9 +0.57% 53.2 +0.38% 52.6 +0.38%
2018 52.6 -0.75% 53 +0.19% 52.4 -1.13%
2017 53 - 52.9 - 53 -

The median age of Grant County, Oregon gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 413 +3.35% 375 -35.29% 417 253
10 to 19 320 +12.61% 319 +8.4% 357 339
20 to 29 305 +5.17% 288 +4.33% 321 297
30 to 39 319 +29.14% 318 +1.75% 421 322
40 to 49 367 +2.73% 384 +5.2% 371 401
50 to 59 573 -36% 534 -20.88% 389 430
60 to 69 635 +4.97% 653 -2.38% 654 633
70+ 715 +12.66% 691 +17.68% 806 814

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Grant County, Oregon is $51,100.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Grant County.

  • Under 25
    $43,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,682.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,700.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,211.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Grant County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Grant County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Grant County, Oregon is currently $66,479.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.20% of households in Grant County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Grant County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.94%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.39%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Grant County is $30,352.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Grant County by the total population of Grant County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Grant County, Oregon, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Grant County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Grant County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Grant County over the age of 16 is 6,130.

Of those people, a total of 51.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Grant County is 47.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 271 36.50% 13.10%
20 to 24 years 300 95.00% 14.70%
25 to 29 years 318 82.70% 10.60%
30 to 34 years 367 86.60% 10.10%
35 to 44 years 773 88.70% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 787 83.00% 10.30%
55 to 59 years 407 60.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 721 56.30% 17.20%
65 to 74 years 1,206 10.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 980 9.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Grant County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,687 52.00% 8.60%
Black or African American 4 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 53 84.90% 8.90%
Asian 40 55.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 16 25.00% 0.00%
Other 85 47.10% 5.00%
Two or more races 245 45.30% 0.90%
Hispanic or Latino 286 58.00% 1.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,514 51.60% 9.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Grant County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Grant County is 2,919, with median earnings of $34,479.00.

Women in Grant County, Oregon earning approximately 59.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,919 $34,479.00
Male 1,540 $44,821.00
Female 1,379 $26,633.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 309 $34,519.00
Business and Financial 101 $43,371.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $81,635.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $81,400.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 123 $44,250.00
Community and Social Service 61 $41,635.00
Legal 32 $14,211.00
Educational and Library 166 $32,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $88,958.00
Healthcare Practitioners 87 $64,879.00
Healthcare Support 116 $32,256.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 95 $51,446.00
Law Enforcement 26 $65,938.00
Food Preparation and Serving 130 $16,618.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 170 $28,750.00
Personal Care and Service 80 $18,269.00
Sales 332 $28,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 265 $19,673.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 176 $24,891.00
Construction and Extraction 165 $52,063.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $54,659.00
Production 95 $45,739.00
Transportation and Material Moving 111 $22,276.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 222 $39,500.00 87 $33,365.00
Business and Financial 48 $19,435.00 53 $44,205.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $86,250.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $81,400.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $72,632.00 71 $32,165.00
Community and Social Service 33 $52,829.00 28 $41,154.00
Legal 7 $0.00 25 $13,750.00
Educational and Library 46 $46,100.00 120 $21,429.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 19 $89,792.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00 68 $64,113.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 113 $32,165.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 88 $51,444.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $67,188.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7 $0.00 123 $16,838.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 86 $35,431.00 84 $7,162.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 74 $17,692.00
Sales 119 $75,203.00 213 $18,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 50 $21,389.00 215 $19,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 142 $29,318.00 34 $6,364.00
Construction and Extraction 165 $52,063.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $54,659.00 0 $0.00
Production 90 $46,023.00 5 $21,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 101 $27,750.00 10 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,274 households in Grant County, with an average household size of 2.16 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,860 families in Grant County with an average family size of 2.75 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,591 90 179 1,414
Average Household Size 2.87 2.21 2.85 1.27
Total Families 1,591 90 179 0
Average Household Size 2.83 2.11 2.41 0

Poverty

Of the 1,860 families in Grant County, 7.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Grant County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,137 housing units in Grant County, Oregon.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,274 79.14%
Vacant 863 20.86%

14.72% of the total 4,137 housing units in Grant County are rental units. This is approximately 609 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,506 are occupied by the owner - or 60.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Grant County is $717.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Grant County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    159
  • Less than $500
    144
  • $500 to $999
    372
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    70
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    6
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    11
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    6

Property Value

The median value of a property in Grant County is $160,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Grant County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    281
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    336
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    557
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    367
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    276
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    298
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    306
  • $1,000,000 or more
    85

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Grant County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Grant County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    588
  • 1940 to 1949
    282
  • 1950 to 1959
    606
  • 1960 to 1969
    253
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,020
  • 1980 to 1989
    403
  • 1990 to 1999
    359
  • 2000 to 2009
    465
  • 2010 to 2013
    120
  • 2014 or later
    41

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Grant County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    105
  • 1 vehicle available
    860
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,316
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    993

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Grant County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Grant County that commute to work in a particular way.

17.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Grant County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    645
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    541
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    651
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    215
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    193
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    29
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    240
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    25
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    14
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    35
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    35
  • 90 or more minutes
    97

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Grant County, Oregon in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Grant County, Oregon

We have data for 13 places in Grant County, Oregon. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.