Wasco County, Oregon
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wasco County
- State
- Oregon
- FIPS Code
- 41065
- State FIPS
- 41
- County FIPS
- 065
Geography
- Land Area
- 2381.12 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2394.92 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.164536
- Longitude
- -121.165069
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,821
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,216
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,839 | 84.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,983 | 16.0% |
| White | 18,984 | 76.5% |
| Black | 116 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 180 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 475 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 242 | 1.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,082 | 88.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,137 | 11.1% |
| White | 15,731 | 81.9% |
| Black | 184 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 259 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 716 | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 108 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 26,552
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,841
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,018
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,024 | 75.4% |
| Black | 114 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 20,200
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,343 | 26.5% |
| Republican | 5,398 | 26.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,036 | 39.8% |
| Other | 181 | 0.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,045 | 49.7% |
| Female | 10,015 | 49.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,670 | 77.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,190 | 10.8% |
| Black | 24 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 231 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,487
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,528 | 60.8% |
| Hispanic | 682 | 31.1% |
| Black | 13 | 54.2% |
| Asian | 114 | 49.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,537 | 55.1% |
| Female | 5,882 | 58.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,005 (21.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,245 (22.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,198
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $365,856
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,077
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 7.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.