County · Oregon
Deschutes County, Oregon
Deschutes County, Oregon. Deschutes County had 213,072 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.5% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). It holds 15 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 11 census-designated) and 45 census tracts. GEOID 41017.
Deschutes 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
213,072
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 198,253 · ACS 2020-2024: 206,334
Median household income
$92,758
±$3,033 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$650,900
±$10,881 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,787
±$44 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Deschutes County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 198,253 residents in Deschutes County. The Census Bureau estimates 213,072 for July 1, 2025, up 7.5% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 206,334 over 3,018 square miles of land.
| Measure | Deschutes County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 206,334 | 4,254,293 | +20,083 |
| Households | 84,933±994 | 1,718,422 | +10,536 |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.03 | 2.42 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 99,297±230 | 1,857,992 | +10,583 |
Deschutes County's population since 2000
From 115,367 in 2000 to 213,072 in 2025: up 84.7%. 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 Deschutes County?
Deschutes County holds 15 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 11 census-designated places. The largest is Bend with 107,342 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bend | 99,178 | $96,394 |
|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 33,274 | $84,164 |
| Deschutes River Woods | 5,532 | $91,960 |
| Three Rivers | 3,925 | $87,313 |
| Sisters | 3,064 | $94,524 |
| Eagle Crest | 2,761 | $102,500 |
| La Pine | 2,512 | $58,365 |
| SunriverGEOID 4171250 | 2,023 | $82,287 |
| TerrebonneGEOID 4172800 | 1,393 | $89,248 |
| TetherowGEOID 4172820 | 811 | $158,824 |
| TumaloGEOID 4175050 | 558 | $85,417 |
| Seventh MountainGEOID 4166385 | 407 | $152,548 |
| Crooked River Ranch | 4,912 | $85,561 |
| Black Butte RanchGEOID 4106650 | 260 | not published |
| PronghornGEOID 4160070 | 92 | not published |
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 Deschutes County?
The median resident of Deschutes County is 42.9 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.2%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Deschutes County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9±0.2 | 40.4 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 18.9%±0.1 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.3%±0.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2% | 14.7% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.5%±0.4 pts | 71.4% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | −0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9%±0.5 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.4%±0.7 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±0.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0%±0.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±0.8 pts | 5.9% | −1.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±0.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.0%±1.4 pts | 36.8% | +9.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.6%±1.0 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±0.6 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 Deschutes County earn?
Half of Deschutes County's 84,933 households earn less than $92,758 a year (±$3,033), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $82,509 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,249 after inflation. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Deschutes County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,758±$3,033 | $83,011 | +$10,249 |
| Mean household income | $126,347±$3,890 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,083±$1,740 | $45,612 | +$9,385 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±1.1 pts | 11.9% | −2.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0%±2.0 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.9%±1.0 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.7%±1.0 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 Deschutes County?
Owners occupy 70.0% of Deschutes County's occupied homes and renters 30.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $650,900 by its owner (±$10,881). The median renter pays $1,787 a month including utilities, and 40.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Deschutes County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $650,900±$10,881 | $477,600 | +$202,189 |
| Median gross rent | $1,787±$44 | $1,525 | +$300 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.5%±3.3 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,235±$38 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.0%±1.4 pts | 63.3% | +3.0 pts |
| Housing units | 99,297±230 | 1,857,992 | +10,583 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±1.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.0%±1.3 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.3%±0.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.2%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8%±0.5 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 Deschutes County building?
Builders took permits for 2,574 new housing units across Deschutes County in 2025 (1,166 single-family), 12.1 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 Deschutes County get to work?
65.2% of Deschutes County's workers drive alone and 22.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Deschutes County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6%±1.0 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.2%±1.7 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±0.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.6%±1.4 pts | 19.0% | +11.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min±0.7 | 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 Deschutes County's census tracts?
Deschutes County is divided into 45 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,779 (Tract 3.02) to $135,682 (Tract 6.01).
All 45 census tracts of Deschutes County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Deschutes County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 3rd of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 36 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 36 |
| Median home value | 2nd of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 36 |
| Median age | 18th 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 Deschutes 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.