County · Oregon
Crook County, Oregon
Crook County, Oregon. Crook County had 27,564 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.4% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). It holds 4 places (1 city, village or borough and 3 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 41013.
Crook County is one of the 3 counties of the Bend, OR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,564
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,738 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,277
Median household income
$81,965
±$3,716 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$467,000
±$19,772 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,283
±$168 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Crook County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,738 residents in Crook County. The Census Bureau estimates 27,564 for July 1, 2025, up 11.4% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 26,277 over 2,979 square miles of land.
| Measure | Crook County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,277 | 4,254,293 | +3,266 |
| Households | 10,782±296 | 1,718,422 | +1,194 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.07 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,800±31 | 1,857,992 | +1,007 |
Crook County's population since 2000
From 19,182 in 2000 to 27,564 in 2025: up 43.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Crook County?
Crook County holds 4 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Prineville with 11,994 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Prineville | 10,736 | $72,980 |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Canyon | 2,564 | $84,861 |
| Prineville Lake Acres | 1,556 | $80,164 |
| Ochoco WestGEOID 4154527 | 432 | $84,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Crook County?
The median resident of Crook County is 47.2 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 25.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.9%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Crook County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2±1.1 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5%±0.2 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.3%±0.4 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.9% | 14.7% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.8%±1.0 pts | 71.4% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±0.8 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5%±1.5 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.1%±1.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8%±2.5 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±1.4 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.3%±2.0 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.3%±2.3 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8%±1.5 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±1.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Crook County earn?
Half of Crook County's 10,782 households earn less than $81,965 a year (±$3,716), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $60,311 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $21,654 after inflation. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Crook County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,965±$3,716 | $83,011 | +$21,654 |
| Mean household income | $104,053±$6,805 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,052±$2,683 | $45,612 | +$9,815 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3%±2.3 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.4%±7.4 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.6%±2.7 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4%±2.6 pts | 92.4% | – |
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 Crook County?
Owners occupy 74.1% of Crook County's occupied homes and renters 25.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $467,000 by its owner (±$19,772). The median renter pays $1,283 a month including utilities, and 40.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Crook County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $467,000±$19,772 | $477,600 | +$164,126 |
| Median gross rent | $1,283±$168 | $1,525 | +$218 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.8%±9.3 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,943±$143 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.1%±3.5 pts | 63.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,800±31 | 1,857,992 | +1,007 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±3.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1%±3.2 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.3%±2.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.4%±2.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9%±1.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
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 Crook County building?
Builders took permits for 414 new housing units across Crook County in 2025 (136 single-family), 15.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Crook County get to work?
80.5% of Crook County's workers drive alone and 11.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Crook County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.5%±2.0 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±2.1 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.5%±3.7 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.8%±1.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.4%±2.7 pts | 19.0% | +7.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min±2.1 | 23.0 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 are Crook County's census tracts?
Crook County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,917 (Tract 9503.02) to $119,495 (Tract 9503.01).
| Tract 9501.0141013950101 | 3,588±522 | $87,316 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0241013950102 | 5,155±453 | $74,318 |
| Tract 950241013950200 | 5,072±563 | $83,750 |
| Tract 9503.0141013950301 | 3,920±622 | $119,495 |
| Tract 9503.0241013950302 | 3,450±399 | $59,917 |
| Tract 9504.0141013950401 | 2,275±322 | $84,861 |
| Tract 9504.0241013950402 | 2,817±478 | $67,607 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Crook County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th of 36 |
| Median household income | 9th of 36 |
| Median home value | 9th of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 14th of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 28th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 36 |
| Median age | 10th of 36 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Crook County 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' school search.