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.
25,651
Population
+1.94%
Annual growth
9
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
Housing cost is the defining feature of Crook County: the median home is valued at $423,300. Crook County is a county in Oregon with a population of 25,651. It ranks #24 among counties in Oregon by population.
The typical household earns $81,675 a year, near the US median of $78,538. Only 6.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $423,300, with typical rent around $1,224.
22.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 11.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Crook County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,882 |
| 2011 | 20,640 |
| 2012 | 20,610 |
| 2013 | 20,702 |
| 2014 | 20,965 |
| 2015 | 21,465 |
| 2016 | 22,310 |
| 2017 | 23,072 |
| 2018 | 23,789 |
| 2019 | 24,388 |
| 2020 | 24,930 |
| 2021 | 25,767 |
| 2022 | 26,393 |
| 2023 | 26,960 |
| 2024 | 27,336 |
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
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
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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.