Crook County, Oregon Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 24th-largest in Oregon

The population of Crook County, Oregon is 25,651 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest county in Oregon. The median household income is $81,675, the median home value is $423,300, and the median age is 47.7.

The population of Crook County has grown 30.9% since 2010 (20,882 → 27,336), a +1.94% annualized rate.

Crook County within Oregon · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

25,651

Population

+1.94%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$81,675

Median Income

$423,300

Median Home Value

Crook County covers 2,979 sq mi of land at 8.6 people per square mile.

About Crook County, OR

Crook County is a county in Oregon with a population of 25,651. It ranks #24 among counties in Oregon by population. The median age is 47.7, older than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Crook County is $81,675, above the US median of $74,580. 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $423,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,224. The homeownership rate of 75.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Crook County reflects 22.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.4 minutes each way.

Crook County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Crook County had a population of 20,882 in 2010 and 27,336 in 2024, a 30.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,336 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.95%.

27,336

Population (2024)

20,882

Population (2010)

27,336

Peak (2024)

1.95%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	20,882	-	-	estimate
2011	20,640	-242	-1.16%	estimate
2012	20,610	-30	-0.15%	estimate
2013	20,702	+92	+0.45%	estimate
2014	20,965	+263	+1.27%	estimate
2015	21,465	+500	+2.38%	estimate
2016	22,310	+845	+3.94%	estimate
2017	23,072	+762	+3.42%	estimate
2018	23,789	+717	+3.11%	estimate
2019	24,388	+599	+2.52%	estimate
2020	24,930	+542	+2.22%	estimate
2021	25,767	+837	+3.36%	estimate
2022	26,393	+626	+2.43%	estimate
2023	26,960	+567	+2.15%	estimate
2024	27,336	+376	+1.39%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	89.3%
Black or African American	0.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

47.7

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

25.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

5.4%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

4.5%

20–24

4.5%

25–34

9.7%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

12.8%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

8.7%

65–74

15.8%

75–84

7.8%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 16.6% · Seniors (65+): 25.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$81,675+$1,249 vs state
Mean household income	$100,428
Per-capita income	$41,804
Poverty rate	6.2%-1.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	54.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.1%

Construction

10.8%

Finance & real estate

9.4%

Manufacturing

9.3%

Public administration

5.9%

Education & health care

5.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.1%

Agriculture

5.1%

The largest employment sector in Crook County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.7%

Carpool

81.7%

Public transit

11.1%

Work from home

25.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$423,300$-30,900 vs state

Median home value

$1,224

Median rent

75.6%

Homeownership rate

11,524

Total housing units

92.4%

Occupied

7.6%

Vacant

24.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.1%

With health insurance

95.1%

With broadband internet

39.1%

Foreign-born

11.8%

Veterans (18+)

18.7%

With a disability

94.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.1%

High School+

22.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Crook County, Oregon has a population of 25,651 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest county in Oregon. Population density is 9 people per square mile.

The population of Crook County has grown 30.9% since 2010 (20,882 → 27,336), a +1.94% annualized rate.

The median household income in Crook County, Oregon is $81,675, with mean (average) household income of $100,428 and per-capita income of $41,804. 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Crook County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.3%), Hispanic or Latino (3.7%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Crook County, Oregon is 47.7 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in Crook County is $423,300 and median monthly rent is $1,224. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,524 total housing units, 7.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Crook County, Oregon is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

Portland is among the largest cities associated with Crook County, Oregon, with a population of 642,715.