County · Oregon
Wallowa County, Oregon
Wallowa County, Oregon. Wallowa County had 7,595 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 41063.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,595
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,391 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,553
Median household income
$67,112
±$9,113 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$394,800
±$26,331 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$981
±$71 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Wallowa County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,391 residents in Wallowa County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,595 for July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,553 over 3,146 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wallowa County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,553 | 4,254,293 | +549 |
| Households | 3,387±159 | 1,718,422 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20±0.10 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,349±28 | 1,857,992 | +134 |
Wallowa County's population since 2000
From 7,226 in 2000 to 7,595 in 2025: up 5.1%. 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 Wallowa County?
Wallowa County holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Enterprise with 2,103 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Enterprise | 2,052 | $58,393 |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph | 1,154 | $54,444 |
| Wallowa | 796 | $47,371 |
| LostineGEOID 4143900 | 241 | $80,521 |
| Wallowa LakeGEOID 4178160 | 72 | $86,281 |
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 Wallowa County?
The median resident of Wallowa County is 49.7 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 29.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.2%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wallowa County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.7±1.0 | 40.4 | −2.9 |
| Under 18 years | 20.1%±0.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.4%±0.7 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% | 14.7% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.2%±1.3 pts | 71.4% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0%±1.3 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4%±2.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 20.7%±2.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3%±2.2 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9%±1.8 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.2%±3.6 pts | 36.8% | +11.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.2%±2.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.5 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 Wallowa County earn?
Half of Wallowa County's 3,387 households earn less than $67,112 a year (±$9,113), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $63,041 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wallowa County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,112±$9,113 | $83,011 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,394±$8,465 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,630±$3,668 | $45,612 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8%±1.9 pts | 11.9% | −5.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.8%±3.7 pts | 13.2% | −14.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.0%±3.3 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.2%±3.9 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 Wallowa County?
Owners occupy 72.5% of Wallowa County's occupied homes and renters 27.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $394,800 by its owner (±$26,331). The median renter pays $981 a month including utilities, and 32.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wallowa County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $394,800±$26,331 | $477,600 | +$100,541 |
| Median gross rent | $981±$71 | $1,525 | +$143 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.7%±9.2 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,656±$158 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.5%±3.5 pts | 63.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,349±28 | 1,857,992 | +134 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±2.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3%±2.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.5%±3.2 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.3%±2.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.7%±4.1 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 Wallowa County building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units across Wallowa County in 2025 (18 single-family), 2.4 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 Wallowa County get to work?
62.9% of Wallowa County's workers drive alone and 16.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Wallowa County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.0%±3.0 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±2.4 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.9%±5.8 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±3.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 5.4%±1.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.8%±3.9 pts | 19.0% | +6.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.4 min±1.7 | 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 Wallowa County's census tracts?
Wallowa County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $64,583 (Tract 9602) to $69,821 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960141063960100 | 2,097±219 | $69,821 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960241063960200 | 1,912±237 | $64,583 |
| Tract 960341063960300 | 3,544±264 | $67,438 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wallowa County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 31st of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 10th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th of 36 |
| Median household income | 20th of 36 |
| Median home value | 18th of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 29th of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 35th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 36 |
| Median age | 6th 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
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