City · Oregon
Pendleton, Oregon
Pendleton, city, in Umatilla County, Oregon. Pendleton had 16,989 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,107 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,950 (±29). GEOID 4157150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,989
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,107 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,950 ±29
Median household income
$66,563
±$6,698 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$287,100
±$15,974 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$956
±$51 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Pendleton and what county is it in?
Pendleton is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon. It covers 11.6 square miles of land, 1,478 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pendleton 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 Pendleton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,989 people lived in Pendleton on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 17,107 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,950 (±29).
| Measure | Pendleton | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,950 ±29 | 79,940 | +217 |
| Households | 6,257 ±352 | 28,707 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.14 | 2.65 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,016 ±376 | 32,199 | no clear change |
Pendleton's population since 2000
From 16,354 in 2000 to 16,989 in 2025: up 3.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pendleton 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 Pendleton?
The median resident of Pendleton is 36.9 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.8%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pendleton | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 ±2.7 | 36.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% ±2.4 pts | 24.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±2.3 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Male | 56.5% ±1.7 pts | 52.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.8% ±2.6 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.0% ±3.0 pts | 61.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±2.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9% ±1.0 pts | 10.9% | −1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2% ±2.6 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±1.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3% ±2.7 pts | 18.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4% ±1.5 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6% ±2.4 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.7% ±3.3 pts | 18.3% | +6.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.3% ±2.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.7 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 Pendleton earn?
Half of Pendleton's 6,257 households earn less than $66,563 a year (±$6,698), against $67,728 in Umatilla County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $63,153 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pendleton | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,563 ±$6,698 | $67,728 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,302 ±$5,803 | $86,272 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,052 ±$2,158 | $32,100 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0% ±3.7 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.2% ±6.6 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.6% ±4.6 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% ±3.3 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.3% ±3.9 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 Pendleton?
Owners occupy 56.5% of Pendleton's occupied homes and renters 43.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $287,100 by its owner (±$15,974). The median renter pays $956 a month including utilities, and 41.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pendleton | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $287,100 ±$15,974 | $282,600 | +$75,298 |
| Median gross rent | $956 ±$51 | $997 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.0% ±8.9 pts | 31.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,652 ±$107 | $1,640 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.5% ±4.4 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.5% ±4.4 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Housing units | 7,016 ±376 | 32,199 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±2.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0% ±5.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.1% ±4.4 pts | 61.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% ±1.9 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4% ±2.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.6% ±4.9 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% ±2.8 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 many new homes is Pendleton building?
Builders took permits for 23 new housing units in Pendleton in 2025 (21 in single-family houses), 1.4 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 Pendleton work and get to work?
75.7% of Pendleton's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Pendleton | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.0% ±3.6 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±2.4 pts | 5.0% | −3.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.7% ±4.7 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9% ±4.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.4% ±2.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9% ±2.6 pts | 7.1% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.2 min ±2.2 | 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 Pendleton?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Pendleton, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,563 (Tract 9506.01) to $53,701 (Tract 9507).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9506.01Umatilla County | 3,228 | $51,563 |
| Tract 9504Umatilla County | 5,529 | $77,917 |
| Tract 9507Umatilla County | 2,620 | $53,701 |
| Tract 9506.02Umatilla County | 3,511 | $86,875 |
| Tract 9505Umatilla County | 4,759 | $76,762 |
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 Pendleton) · Census block assignment files
How does Pendleton compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pendleton is the 2,208th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 36th-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Pendleton ranks 153rd 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 | 36th | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 98th | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 141st | 224 |
| Median household income | 153rd | 223 |
| Per capita income | 179th | 224 |
| Median home value | 184th | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 180th | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 54th | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 113th | 219 |
| Median age | 174th | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 185th | 224 |
| Work from home | 147th | 169 |
| Travel time to work | 207th | 221 |
Pendleton's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare Pendleton 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 Pendleton?
6 of the 57 figures for Pendleton 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 Pendleton 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 Pendleton.