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Malheur County, Oregon
Malheur County, Oregon. Malheur County had 32,261 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). It holds 9 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 41045.
Malheur County is one of the 2 counties of the Ontario, OR-ID micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,261
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,571 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,954
Median household income
$54,519
±$5,992 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$248,900
±$19,195 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$821
±$48 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Malheur County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 31,571 residents in Malheur County. The Census Bureau estimates 32,261 for July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 31,954 over 9,888 square miles of land.
| Measure | Malheur County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,954 | 4,254,293 | +1,542 |
| Households | 10,292±236 | 1,718,422 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.74±0.07 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,716±72 | 1,857,992 | −172 |
Malheur County's population since 2000
From 31,615 in 2000 to 32,261 in 2025: up 2.0%. 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 Malheur County?
Malheur County holds 9 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Ontario with 11,957 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ontario | 11,645 | $46,308 |
|---|---|---|
| Nyssa | 3,198 | $69,183 |
| Vale | 1,894 | $50,313 |
| Annex | 225 | $67,000 |
| AdrianGEOID 4100500 | 157 | $73,000 |
| Jordan ValleyGEOID 4137850 | 130 | $55,893 |
| HarperGEOID 4132400 | 113 | $48,750 |
| BroganGEOID 4108600 | 97 | $119,167 |
| JunturaGEOID 4138150 | 39 | 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 Malheur County?
The median resident of Malheur County is 36.1 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 34.0%. 7.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Malheur County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1±0.5 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3%±0.2 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1%±0.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 34.0% | 14.7% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.2%±0.3 pts | 71.4% | −0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 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 | 2.8%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.4%±1.2 pts | 9.8% | −2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.1%±2.3 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±1.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0%±1.6 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.7%±2.1 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.2%±1.5 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±0.8 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.5%±1.4 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 Malheur County earn?
Half of Malheur County's 10,292 households earn less than $54,519 a year (±$5,992), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $53,305 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Malheur County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,519±$5,992 | $83,011 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,398±$4,324 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,000±$1,214 | $45,612 | +$1,649 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.6%±3.0 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.8%±5.5 pts | 13.2% | −9.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.3%±3.2 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6%±2.0 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 Malheur County?
Owners occupy 63.2% of Malheur County's occupied homes and renters 36.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $248,900 by its owner (±$19,195). The median renter pays $821 a month including utilities, and 32.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Malheur County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $248,900±$19,195 | $477,600 | +$81,649 |
| Median gross rent | $821±$48 | $1,525 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.2%±6.7 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,478±$81 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.2%±2.9 pts | 63.3% | +4.9 pts |
| Housing units | 11,716±72 | 1,857,992 | −172 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.1%±2.6 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.8%±2.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.5%±1.9 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 Malheur County building?
Builders took permits for 88 new housing units across Malheur County in 2025 (44 single-family), 2.7 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 Malheur County get to work?
76.0% of Malheur County's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Malheur County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.4%±1.9 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±1.3 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0%±3.0 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±2.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.4%±1.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7%±1.8 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 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 Malheur County's census tracts?
Malheur County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,536 (Tract 9704) to $70,163 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 940041045940000 | 0±13 | not published |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970241045970200 | 4,860±451 | $70,163 |
| Tract 970341045970300 | 4,514±420 | $43,090 |
| Tract 970441045970400 | 4,930±454 | $34,536 |
| Tract 970541045970500 | 4,671±435 | $56,150 |
| Tract 970641045970600 | 4,540±440 | $63,125 |
| Tract 970741045970700 | 2,235±301 | $49,167 |
| Tract 970941045970900 | 6,204±374 | $63,664 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Malheur County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 20th of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 12th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 36 |
| Median household income | 36th of 36 |
| Median home value | 30th of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 36 |
| Median age | 35th 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 Malheur 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.