City · Oregon
Milton-Freewater, Oregon
Milton-Freewater, city, in Umatilla County, Oregon. Milton-Freewater had 7,029 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,151 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,036 (±36). GEOID 4148600.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,029
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,151 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,036 ±36
Median household income
$52,183
±$16,520 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$240,000
±$21,003 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$877
±$178 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Milton-Freewater and what county is it in?
Milton-Freewater is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 3,521 residents per square mile in 2020.
Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,029 people lived in Milton-Freewater on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 7,151 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,036 (±36).
| Measure | Milton-Freewater | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,036 ±36 | 79,940 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,452 ±269 | 28,707 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.79 ±0.31 | 2.65 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,862 ±340 | 32,199 | no clear change |
Milton-Freewater's population since 2000
From 6,470 in 2000 to 7,029 in 2025: up 8.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater?
The median resident of Milton-Freewater is 32.9 years old; 27.9% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 41.2%. 14.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Milton-Freewater | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 ±3.2 | 36.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.9% ±4.3 pts | 24.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5% ±3.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±4.2 pts | 52.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.2% ±6.5 pts | 29.7% | −11.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.8% ±6.6 pts | 61.5% | +9.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.3% ±4.6 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 30.4% ±5.8 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7% ±5.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6% ±2.9 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.5% ±6.7 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.0% ±2.9 pts | 18.3% | −8.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±4.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 Milton-Freewater earn?
Half of Milton-Freewater's 2,452 households earn less than $52,183 a year (±$16,520), against $67,728 in Umatilla County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $58,280 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Milton-Freewater | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,183 ±$16,520 | $67,728 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,455 ±$11,239 | $86,272 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,994 ±$2,761 | $32,100 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% ±5.1 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.2% ±8.1 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 41.5% ±9.4 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±3.8 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.5% ±6.8 pts | 87.1% | – |
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 Milton-Freewater?
Owners occupy 48.0% of Milton-Freewater's occupied homes and renters 52.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $240,000 by its owner (±$21,003). The median renter pays $877 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milton-Freewater | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $240,000 ±$21,003 | $282,600 | +$82,840 |
| Median gross rent | $877 ±$178 | $997 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1% ±12.5 pts | 31.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,413 ±$132 | $1,640 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.0% ±8.7 pts | 67.9% | −17.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.0% ±8.7 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Housing units | 2,862 ±340 | 32,199 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±5.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.5% ±8.8 pts | 61.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% ±3.1 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±1.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.7% ±4.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.8% ±7.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
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 do people in Milton-Freewater work and get to work?
53.1% of Milton-Freewater's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Milton-Freewater | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.5% ±6.1 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% ±4.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 53.1% ±10.4 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 27.6% ±10.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 8.7% ±4.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8% ±3.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.2 min ±2.5 | 19.1 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 Milton-Freewater?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Milton-Freewater, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,676 (Tract 9502.02) to $66,676 (Tract 9502.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.01Umatilla County | 3,480 | $66,676 |
| Tract 9502.02Umatilla County | 3,852 | $50,676 |
| Tract 9501Umatilla County | 4,434 | $53,498 |
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 Milton-Freewater) · Census block assignment files
How does Milton-Freewater compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Milton-Freewater is the 4,056th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 69th-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Milton-Freewater ranks 208th 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 | 69th | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 134th | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 54th | 224 |
| Median household income | 208th | 223 |
| Per capita income | 221st | 224 |
| Median home value | 201st | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 192nd | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 78th | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 215th | 219 |
| Median age | 209th | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 215th | 224 |
| Travel time to work | 182nd | 221 |
Milton-Freewater's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater?
13 of the 57 figures for Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater.