Malheur County, Oregon
County
Overview
- County Name
- Malheur County
- State
- Oregon
- FIPS Code
- 41045
- State FIPS
- 41
- County FIPS
- 045
Geography
- Land Area
- 9887.71 sq mi
- Water Area
- 42.09 sq mi
- Total Area
- 9929.80 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.188625
- Longitude
- -117.603191
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 30,357
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,308
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,026 | 69.3% |
| Hispanic | 9,328 | 30.7% |
| White | 19,337 | 63.7% |
| Black | 321 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 355 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 202 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 109 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,940 | 75.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,365 | 24.0% |
| White | 15,513 | 69.5% |
| Black | 391 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 423 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 503 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 31,954
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,063
- Poverty Rate
- 15.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,971
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,103 | 69.2% |
| Black | 321 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 380 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,595
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,549 | 13.0% |
| Republican | 6,568 | 33.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,525 | 48.6% |
| Other | 73 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,733 | 49.7% |
| Female | 9,738 | 49.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,881 | 65.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,833 | 24.7% |
| Black | 16 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 336 | 1.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,188
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,270 | 56.4% |
| Hispanic | 983 | 20.3% |
| Black | 4 | 25.0% |
| Asian | 196 | 58.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,438 | 45.6% |
| Female | 4,713 | 48.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,788 (22.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,180 (15.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,716
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $258,934
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $840
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.