Deschutes County, Oregon
County
Overview
- County Name
- Deschutes County
- State
- Oregon
- FIPS Code
- 41017
- State FIPS
- 41
- County FIPS
- 017
Geography
- Land Area
- 3017.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 36.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3054.19 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.915118
- Longitude
- -121.225575
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 200,608
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 161,933
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 185,202 | 92.3% |
| Hispanic | 15,404 | 7.7% |
| White | 175,003 | 87.2% |
| Black | 640 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1,433 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 756 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 275 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 924 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 152,308 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 9,622 | 5.9% |
| White | 145,117 | 89.6% |
| Black | 1,076 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2,398 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,776 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 188 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 745 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 206,334
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $96,212
- Poverty Rate
- 8.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 18,000
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 180,121 | 87.3% |
| Black | 882 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 2,235 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 169,465
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 50,318 | 29.7% |
| Republican | 46,878 | 27.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 59,042 | 34.8% |
| Other | 1,063 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 84,965 | 50.1% |
| Female | 83,527 | 49.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 139,153 | 82.1% |
| Hispanic | 8,928 | 5.3% |
| Black | 161 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2,278 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 110,925
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 93,339 | 67.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,852 | 43.1% |
| Black | 101 | 62.7% |
| Asian | 1,361 | 59.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 53,771 | 63.3% |
| Female | 56,592 | 67.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 25,220 (16.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 69,258 (44.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 99,297
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $668,359
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,880
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 64.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 23.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.