Wallowa County, Oregon Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Wallowa 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 Wallowa County, Oregon. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Wallowa County, Oregon. The estimated population of Wallowa County, Oregon is 7,330 people, with a median age of 52.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,330
+3.75%
+6.79%
2020
7,065
+0.87%
-
2019
7,004
+1.16%
-
2018
6,924
+0.87%
-
2017
6,864
 - -

Population of Wallowa 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
91.4%
93.4%
 -2.14%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.2%
 +350.00%
Native
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
3.7%
2.7%
 +37.04%
Asian
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
3%
 -13.33%
Other
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%

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 Wallowa 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 52.3 -0.19% 51 -0.97% 53.6 +1.13%
2020 52.4 -0.38% 51.5 +0.59% 53 -1.49%
2019 52.6 0% 51.2 -0.78% 53.8 +0.56%
2018 52.6 -0.19% 51.6 -1.71% 53.5 +1.13%
2017 52.7 - 52.5 - 52.9 -

The median age of Wallowa 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 9 312 +8.45% 351 -13.5% 334 305
10 to 19 278 +50.26% 352 -2.58% 441 337
20 to 29 277 -4.01% 267 +17.47% 265 316
30 to 39 356 +11.15% 341 +12.16% 394 380
40 to 49 316 +5.09% 315 +15.44% 332 365
50 to 59 484 +1.84% 590 +0.66% 491 592
60 to 69 704 -2.83% 739 +2.12% 683 751
70+ 570 +14.48% 612 +13.48% 653 691

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Wallowa County, Oregon is $57,891.00.

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 Wallowa County.

  • Under 25
    $28,938.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,402.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,403.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,805.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Wallowa 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 Wallowa County, Oregon is currently $78,110.00.

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.

2.84% of households in Wallowa 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 Wallowa County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.94%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.84%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Wallowa County is $35,367.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Wallowa 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 Wallowa 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
    12.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.39%

Employment

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

The total population of Wallowa County over the age of 16 is 6,129.

Of those people, a total of 57.90% 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 Wallowa County is 54.90%.

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 216 41.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 336 87.50% 11.20%
25 to 29 years 245 90.20% 5.40%
30 to 34 years 398 81.40% 9.60%
35 to 44 years 751 93.60% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 744 83.90% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 661 77.30% 14.10%
60 to 64 years 631 59.30% 2.10%
65 to 74 years 1,260 25.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 887 9.40% 4.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Wallowa 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 5,708 57.70% 5.40%
Black or African American 46 32.60% 26.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 34 82.40% 0.00%
Asian 18 55.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 63.60% 0.00%
Other 102 77.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 210 53.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 242 43.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,641 58.40% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Wallowa 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 Wallowa County is 3,365, with median earnings of $31,913.00.

Women in Wallowa County, Oregon earning approximately 82.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,365 $31,913.00
Male 1,669 $36,156.00
Female 1,696 $29,850.00

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 459 $52,933.00
Business and Financial 129 $80,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $81,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $53,958.00
Community and Social Service 58 $39,000.00
Legal 59 $73,295.00
Educational and Library 207 $51,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 67 $28,036.00
Healthcare Practitioners 166 $49,808.00
Healthcare Support 185 $25,298.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $54,659.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 215 $14,395.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 138 $9,351.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $21,071.00
Sales 305 $25,958.00
Office and Administrative Support 387 $29,803.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 288 $27,875.00
Construction and Extraction 165 $27,313.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 68 $38,125.00
Production 113 $26,607.00
Transportation and Material Moving 101 $66,875.00

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 282 $43,158.00 177 $56,979.00
Business and Financial 41 $95,375.00 88 $36,944.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $81,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $54,375.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 53 $38,688.00
Legal 40 $0.00 19 $46,094.00
Educational and Library 40 $63,214.00 167 $34,792.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $21,458.00 35 $39,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $120,156.00 139 $39,375.00
Healthcare Support 16 $25,909.00 169 $24,866.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $54,659.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 107 $12,039.00 108 $26,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $50,938.00 125 $9,140.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 49 $20,089.00
Sales 198 $29,063.00 107 $17,270.00
Office and Administrative Support 37 $36,406.00 350 $29,605.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 272 $27,583.00 16 $68,667.00
Construction and Extraction 154 $26,875.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 68 $38,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 76 $26,786.00 37 $17,411.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $110,383.00 18 $11,429.00

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 3,269 households in Wallowa County, with an average household size of 2.21 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 2,088 families in Wallowa County with an average family size of 2.76 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 1,796 75 217 1,181
Average Household Size 2.79 3.37 2.82 1.14
Total Families 1,796 75 217 0
Average Household Size 2.75 3.11 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 2,088 families in Wallowa County, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Wallowa 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 4,291 housing units in Wallowa County, Oregon.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,269 76.18%
Vacant 1,022 23.82%

16.83% of the total 4,291 housing units in Wallowa County are rental units. This is approximately 722 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,408 are occupied by the owner - or 56.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Wallowa County is $769.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Wallowa 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
    139
  • Less than $500
    208
  • $500 to $999
    328
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    151
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    35
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Wallowa County is $285,000.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    49
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    155
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    127
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    354
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    631
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    700
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    326
  • $1,000,000 or more
    66

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    918
  • 1940 to 1949
    297
  • 1950 to 1959
    535
  • 1960 to 1969
    250
  • 1970 to 1979
    593
  • 1980 to 1989
    501
  • 1990 to 1999
    458
  • 2000 to 2009
    410
  • 2010 to 2013
    329
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Wallowa County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    159
  • 1 vehicle available
    698
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,166
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,246

Commuting to Work

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

16.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Wallowa 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
    475
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    773
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    533
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    372
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    250
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    62
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    167
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    6
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    17
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    156
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    45
  • 90 or more minutes
    48

Summary

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

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Places in Wallowa County, Oregon

We have data for 10 places in Wallowa County, Oregon. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.