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Prineville, Oregon Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Prineville, Oregon is 11,187 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest city in Oregon. The median household income is $72,058, the median home value is $364,600, and the median age is 40.4.

The population has grown 29.3% since 2010 (9,215 → 11,917).

11,187

Population

872

People / sq mi

$72,058

Median Income

$364,600

Median Home Value

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Prineville covers 12.8 sq mi of land at 872 people per square mile.

About Prineville, OR

What distinguishes Prineville is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 872 people per square mile. Prineville is a city in Oregon with a population of 11,187.

Median household income is $72,058, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 10.6% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $364,600, with typical rent around $1,245.

College attainment is 18.2%, below the national 35.0%. About 10.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

Prineville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Prineville city had a population of 9,215 in 2010 and 11,917 in 2024, a 29.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,917 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.86%.

2024 · 12K20102024
Prineville city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

11,917

Population (2024)

9,215

Population (2010)

11,917

Peak (2024)

1.86%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20109,215
20119,116
20129,109
20139,145
20149,229
20159,416
20169,752
201710,038
201810,322
201910,734
202010,890
202111,249
202211,516
202311,758
202411,917

Race & Ethnicity

White86.7%
Black or African American0.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$72,058

Median Household Income

$31,329

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$364,600

Median Home Value

$1,245

Median Rent

60.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.1%

High School+

18.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

81.3%

Public Transit

10.5%

Work From Home

23.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

33.5%

Foreign Born

91.2%

Non-English at Home

8.6%

Veterans

20.9%

With Disability

92.3%

Health Insurance

94.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.0%
Manufacturing11.5%
Construction10.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.5%
Agriculture & Mining4.3%
Retail Trade3.7%
Public Administration3.0%
Information3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Prineville, Oregon has a population of 11,187 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest city in Oregon.

The median household income in Prineville, Oregon is $72,058, with 10.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Prineville, Oregon is $364,600, with median monthly rent at $1,245 and a homeownership rate of 60.5%.

The median age in Prineville, Oregon is 40.4 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The population has grown 29.3% since 2010 (9,215 → 11,917).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.