City · Oregon
Umatilla, Oregon
Umatilla, city, in Umatilla County, Oregon. Umatilla had 8,220 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,363 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,508 (±21). GEOID 4175650.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,220
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,363 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,508 ±21
Median household income
$68,826
±$9,979 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$238,500
±$57,164 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,159
±$108 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Umatilla and what county is it in?
Umatilla is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon. It covers 5.1 square miles of land, 1,451 residents per square mile in 2020.
Umatilla 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 Umatilla, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,220 people lived in Umatilla on July 1, 2025, up 11.4% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 7,363 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,508 (±21).
| Measure | Umatilla | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,508 ±21 | 79,940 | +346 |
| Households | 2,201 ±253 | 28,707 | +453 |
| Average household size | 2.73 ±0.31 | 2.65 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,313 ±272 | 32,199 | +388 |
Umatilla's population since 2000
From 4,978 in 2000 to 8,220 in 2025: up 65.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Umatilla 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 Umatilla?
The median resident of Umatilla is 35.6 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 9.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 39.0%. 22.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Umatilla | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±4.0 | 36.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4% ±4.6 pts | 24.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.2% ±3.8 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Male | 58.8% ±3.9 pts | 52.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 39.0% ±7.9 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.5% ±8.2 pts | 61.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.4% ±4.4 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 35.2% ±8.4 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±3.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.3% ±5.7 pts | 18.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.1% ±5.9 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.7% ±6.4 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.8% ±5.4 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±4.0 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.4 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 Umatilla earn?
Half of Umatilla's 2,201 households earn less than $68,826 a year (±$9,979), against $67,728 in Umatilla County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,683 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,143 after inflation. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Umatilla | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,826 ±$9,979 | $67,728 | +$17,143 |
| Mean household income | $85,830 ±$12,964 | $86,272 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,965 ±$6,517 | $32,100 | +$12,688 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4% ±9.2 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.5% ±15.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3% ±8.4 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% ±2.2 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9% ±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 Umatilla?
Owners occupy 70.0% of Umatilla's occupied homes and renters 30.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $238,500 by its owner (±$57,164). The median renter pays $1,159 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Umatilla | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $238,500 ±$57,164 | $282,600 | +$69,157 |
| Median gross rent | $1,159 ±$108 | $997 | +$310 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.7% ±20.6 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,330 ±$389 | $1,640 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.0% ±10.9 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.0% ±10.9 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Housing units | 2,313 ±272 | 32,199 | +388 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±3.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.9% ±11.6 pts | 61.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 34.1% ±12.4 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.2% ±5.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2% ±4.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±2.7 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 Umatilla building?
Builders took permits for 98 new housing units in Umatilla in 2025 (98 in single-family houses), 11.9 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 Umatilla work and get to work?
87.2% of Umatilla's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes.
| Measure | Umatilla | Umatilla County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.1% ±5.2 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±5.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.2% ±6.2 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±5.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2% ±3.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min ±2.9 | 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 Umatilla?
1 census tract lies mostly in Umatilla, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9509Umatilla County | 5,480 | $72,465 |
| Tract 9508Umatilla County | 7,340 | $62,259 |
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 Umatilla) · Census block assignment files
How does Umatilla compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Umatilla is the 3,679th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 65th-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Umatilla ranks 141st 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 | 65th | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 10th | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 143rd | 224 |
| Median household income | 141st | 223 |
| Per capita income | 198th | 224 |
| Median home value | 205th | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 139th | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 34th | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 197th | 219 |
| Median age | 188th | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 103rd | 224 |
| Travel time to work | 110th | 221 |
Umatilla's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare Umatilla 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 Umatilla?
16 of the 57 figures for Umatilla 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 Umatilla 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 Umatilla.