Malheur County's estimated 2026 population is 32,151 with a growth rate of -0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Malheur County is the 20th largest county in Oregon. The 2010 population was 31,349 and has seen a growth of 2.56% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.1 years
Female: 36.1 years
Male: 36.2 years
There are 23,863 adults, (5,472 of whom are seniors) in Malheur County.
Female: 14,418 (45.1%)
Male: 17,536 (54.9%)
The racial composition of Malheur County includes 69.17% White, 7.07% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,103 | 69.17% |
| Two or more races | 6,183 | 19.35% |
| Other race | 2,258 | 7.07% |
| Native American | 667 | 2.09% |
| Asian | 380 | 1.19% |
| Black or African American | 321 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.13% |
Malheur County's average per capita income is $35,453. Household income levels show a median of $54,519. The poverty rate stands at 17.57%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,193 | - |
| Families | $71,383 | $87,982 |
| Households | $54,519 | $72,398 |
| Non Families | $28,819 | $37,951 |
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