City · Oregon
Irrigon, Oregon
Irrigon, city, in Morrow County, Oregon. Irrigon had 2,042 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,011 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,120 (±352). GEOID 4136500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,042
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,011 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,120 ±352
Median household income
$74,336
±$10,741 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$207,500
±$19,359 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$794
±$265 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Irrigon and what county is it in?
Irrigon is a city in Morrow County, Oregon. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 1,545 residents per square mile in 2020.
Irrigon is in the Hermiston-Pendleton, OR micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Irrigon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,042 people lived in Irrigon on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 2,011 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,120 (±352).
| Measure | Irrigon | Morrow County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,120 ±352 | 12,300 | no clear change |
| Households | 755 ±139 | 4,326 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.81 ±0.27 | 2.83 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 777 ±143 | 4,912 | no clear change |
Irrigon's population since 2000
From 1,702 in 2000 to 2,042 in 2025: up 20.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Irrigon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Irrigon?
The median resident of Irrigon is 31.3 years old; 28.9% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.2%. 8.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Irrigon | Morrow County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 ±7.3 | 36.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.9% ±4.4 pts | 27.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8% ±5.4 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±5.0 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.2% ±10.2 pts | 42.0% | −13.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.0% ±10.3 pts | 52.5% | +18.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±2.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.7% ±3.9 pts | 18.1% | −15.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.8% ±9.8 pts | 33.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5% ±3.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0% ±5.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8% ±4.6 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.0% ±5.6 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.3% ±5.5 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3% ±2.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±4.9 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Irrigon earn?
Half of Irrigon's 755 households earn less than $74,336 a year (±$10,741), against $75,448 in Morrow County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $64,063 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Irrigon | Morrow County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,336 ±$10,741 | $75,448 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,104 ±$12,350 | $89,689 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,952 ±$4,340 | $31,127 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2% ±5.7 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.7% ±13.9 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.7% ±7.2 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% ±4.4 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6% ±5.4 pts | 89.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Irrigon?
Owners occupy 82.9% of Irrigon's occupied homes and renters 17.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $207,500 by its owner (±$19,359). The median renter pays $794 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Irrigon | Morrow County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $207,500 ±$19,359 | $240,400 | +$88,738 |
| Median gross rent | $794 ±$265 | $995 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.2% ±21.2 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,368 ±$209 | $1,320 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.9% ±9.1 pts | 71.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.1% ±9.1 pts | 28.4% | – |
| Housing units | 777 ±143 | 4,912 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±26.2 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.4% ±9.9 pts | 54.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 47.2% ±10.6 pts | 32.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% ±4.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0% ±3.0 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Irrigon building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units in Irrigon in 2025 (16 in single-family houses), 10.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Oregon.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Irrigon work and get to work?
81.1% of Irrigon's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes.
| Measure | Irrigon | Morrow County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.1% ±7.4 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±4.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.1% ±6.6 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±5.0 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 8.2% ±4.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min ±3.8 | 23.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Irrigon?
No census tract lies mostly in Irrigon; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.02Morrow County | 3,915 | $72,719 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Irrigon) · Census block assignment files
How does Irrigon compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Irrigon is the 7,611th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 123rd-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Irrigon ranks 118th of 223 places in Oregon with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 123rd | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 56th | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 136th | 224 |
| Median household income | 118th | 223 |
| Per capita income | 203rd | 224 |
| Median home value | 217th | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 199th | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 84th | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 204th | 219 |
| Median age | 216th | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 50th | 224 |
| Travel time to work | 71st | 221 |
Irrigon's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare Irrigon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Irrigon?
17 of the 57 figures for Irrigon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Irrigon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Irrigon.