County · Oregon
Morrow County, Oregon
Morrow County, Oregon. Morrow County had 12,602 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 41049.
Morrow County is one of the 2 counties of the Hermiston-Pendleton, OR micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,602
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,186 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,300
Median household income
$75,448
±$7,431 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$240,400
±$15,114 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$995
±$121 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Morrow County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,186 residents in Morrow County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,602 for July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,300 over 2,031 square miles of land.
| Measure | Morrow County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,300 | 4,254,293 | +997 |
| Households | 4,326±159 | 1,718,422 | +218 |
| Average household size | 2.83±0.10 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,912±19 | 1,857,992 | +279 |
Morrow County's population since 2000
From 10,995 in 2000 to 12,602 in 2025: up 14.6%. 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 Morrow County?
Morrow County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Boardman with 4,495 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Morrow County?
The median resident of Morrow County is 36.3 years old; 27.2% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 42.0%. 18.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Morrow County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3±0.9 | 40.4 | −2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 27.2%±0.2 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5%±1.0 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 42.0% | 14.7% | +5.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.5%±0.5 pts | 71.4% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| 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%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.1%±2.2 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.4%±2.8 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±1.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.3%±2.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6%±2.6 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.2%±3.3 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.1%±2.3 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.9%±1.2 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±1.1 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 Morrow County earn?
Half of Morrow County's 4,326 households earn less than $75,448 a year (±$7,431), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $66,789 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Morrow County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,448±$7,431 | $83,011 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,689±$8,968 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,127±$2,713 | $45,612 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2%±3.8 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.0%±7.3 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.5%±4.4 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1%±3.3 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 Morrow County?
Owners occupy 71.6% of Morrow County's occupied homes and renters 28.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $240,400 by its owner (±$15,114). The median renter pays $995 a month including utilities, and 29.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Morrow County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $240,400±$15,114 | $477,600 | +$70,441 |
| Median gross rent | $995±$121 | $1,525 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.5%±9.7 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,320±$127 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.6%±4.6 pts | 63.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,912±19 | 1,857,992 | +279 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.6%±6.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.5%±4.2 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 32.0%±4.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.5%±3.0 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 Morrow County building?
Builders took permits for 64 new housing units across Morrow County in 2025 (44 single-family), 5.1 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 Morrow County get to work?
74.8% of Morrow County's workers drive alone and 3.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Morrow County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.0%±2.9 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.4 pts | 5.4% | −2.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8%±5.2 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8%±3.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8%±1.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.6%±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2%±1.4 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min±2.7 | 23.0 min | +3.3 min |
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 Morrow County's census tracts?
Morrow County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $68,594 (Tract 9701.01) to $89,401 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 9701.0141049970101 | 5,396±445 | $68,594 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0241049970102 | 3,915±419 | $72,719 |
| Tract 970241049970200 | 2,989±275 | $89,401 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Morrow County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 36 |
| Median household income | 14th of 36 |
| Median home value | 32nd of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th of 36 |
| Median age | 34th 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 Morrow 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.