County · Oregon
Hood River County, Oregon
Hood River County, Oregon. Hood River County had 23,720 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. It holds 5 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 41027.
Hood River County is the county of the Hood River, OR micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,720
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,977 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,905
Median household income
$88,947
±$6,561 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$660,000
±$36,185 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,417
±$155 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Hood River County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,977 residents in Hood River County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,720 for July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 23,905 over 522 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hood River County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,905 | 4,254,293 | +696 |
| Households | 8,939±233 | 1,718,422 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.07 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,290±33 | 1,857,992 | +376 |
Hood River County's population since 2000
From 20,411 in 2000 to 23,720 in 2025: up 16.2%. 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 Hood River County?
Hood River County holds 5 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Hood River with 8,315 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hood River | 8,313 | $85,647 |
|---|---|---|
| Odell | 2,328 | $97,250 |
| Cascade Locks | 1,379 | $70,000 |
| Mount HoodGEOID 4150200 | 310 | not published |
| ParkdaleGEOID 4156500 | 299 | $71,250 |
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 Hood River County?
The median resident of Hood River County is 40.7 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 30.6%. 13.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hood River County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7±0.7 | 40.4 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 21.8%±0.3 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1%±0.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 30.6% | 14.7% | −0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.8%±0.9 pts | 71.4% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | −0.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.5%±1.5 pts | 9.8% | −2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.5%±1.6 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±1.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0%±1.4 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5%±1.8 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5%±1.9 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.0%±3.1 pts | 36.8% | +9.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.6%±2.4 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±0.9 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 Hood River County earn?
Half of Hood River County's 8,939 households earn less than $88,947 a year (±$6,561), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $80,831 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hood River County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,947±$6,561 | $83,011 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $124,854±$9,403 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,086±$3,206 | $45,612 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0%±1.7 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.0%±3.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.4%±2.8 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0%±1.3 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 Hood River County?
Owners occupy 69.4% of Hood River County's occupied homes and renters 30.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $660,000 by its owner (±$36,185). The median renter pays $1,417 a month including utilities, and 38.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hood River County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $660,000±$36,185 | $477,600 | +$200,213 |
| Median gross rent | $1,417±$155 | $1,525 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.1%±7.2 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,350±$136 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.4%±3.2 pts | 63.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,290±33 | 1,857,992 | +376 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7%±3.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.3%±3.0 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.1%±2.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.4%±2.9 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 Hood River County building?
Builders took permits for 180 new housing units across Hood River County in 2025 (47 single-family), 7.6 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 Hood River County get to work?
62.3% of Hood River County's workers drive alone and 20.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Hood River County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.0%±1.8 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±1.7 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.3%±3.9 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±2.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.3%±1.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.3%±3.1 pts | 19.0% | +10.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.3 min±1.4 | 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 Hood River County's census tracts?
Hood River County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $64,402 (Tract 9503.01) to $124,113 (Tract 9502.02).
| Tract 950141027950100 | 4,904±460 | $82,986 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0141027950201 | 3,611±417 | $95,885 |
| Tract 9502.0241027950202 | 3,845±510 | $124,113 |
| Tract 9503.0141027950301 | 3,478±343 | $64,402 |
| Tract 9503.0241027950302 | 2,734±362 | $96,923 |
| Tract 950441027950400 | 5,333±469 | $88,182 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hood River County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 26th of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 29th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 36 |
| Median household income | 5th of 36 |
| Median home value | 1st of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 34th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 36 |
| Median age | 24th 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 Hood River 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.