Oregon County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Oregon County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29149
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 149
Geography
- Land Area
- 789.84 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 791.59 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.685310
- Longitude
- -91.401827
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,646
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,636
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,509 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 1.5% |
| White | 8,110 | 93.8% |
| Black | 4 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,546 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 1.3% |
| White | 6,245 | 94.1% |
| Black | 15 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 260 | 3.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,673
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $44,426
- Poverty Rate
- 22.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,982
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,061 | 92.9% |
| Black | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,382
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 822 | 12.9% |
| Republican | 2,811 | 44.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,748 | 43.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,040 | 47.6% |
| Female | 3,296 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,855 | 91.7% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 1.0% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,853
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,655 | 45.3% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 27.3% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 33.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,399 | 46.0% |
| Female | 1,433 | 43.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,695 (44.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 764 (12.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,321
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $111,765
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $660
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 9.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.