Curry County, Oregon Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 27th-largest in Oregon
The population of Curry County, Oregon is 23,463 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest county in Oregon. The median household income is $64,769, the median home value is $366,700, and the median age is 57.2.
The population of Curry County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (22,378 → 22,774), a +0.13% annualized rate.
23,463
Population
+0.13%
Annual growth
14
People / sq mi
$64,769
Median Income
$366,700
Median Home Value
Curry County covers 1,628 sq mi of land at 14.4 people per square mile.
About Curry County, OR
Age is the most distinctive thing about Curry County: a median age of 57.2, older than the national median. With 23,463 residents, Curry County is a county in Oregon. It ranks #27 among counties in Oregon by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,769 — below the US median of $78,538. About 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $366,700, with typical rent around $1,156.
Roughly 24.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 18.8% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Curry County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Curry County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Curry County had a population of 22,378 in 2010 and 22,774 in 2024, a 1.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,724 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.
22,774
Population (2024)
22,378
Population (2010)
23,724
Peak (2021)
0.13%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,378 |
| 2011 | 22,497 |
| 2012 | 22,272 |
| 2013 | 22,252 |
| 2014 | 22,167 |
| 2015 | 22,329 |
| 2016 | 22,629 |
| 2017 | 22,681 |
| 2018 | 22,850 |
| 2019 | 22,981 |
| 2020 | 23,518 |
| 2021 | 23,724 |
| 2022 | 23,614 |
| 2023 | 23,273 |
| 2024 | 22,774 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Age & Sex
57.2
Median Age
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Male
35.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.8% · Seniors (65+): 35.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,769$-15,657 vs state |
| Mean household income | $84,162 |
| Per-capita income | $40,421 |
| Poverty rate | 8.6%+1.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 42.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Curry County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
2.4%
Carpool
67.2%
Public transit
18.8%
Work from home
19.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$366,700$-87,500 vs state
Median home value
$1,156
Median rent
74.8%
Homeownership rate
13,123
Total housing units
86.0%
Occupied
14.0%
Vacant
25.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.3%
With health insurance
93.2%
With broadband internet
62.2%
Foreign-born
12.1%
Veterans (18+)
21.9%
With a disability
92.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.6%
High School+
24.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Curry County, Oregon has a population of 23,463 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest county in Oregon. Population density is 14 people per square mile.
The population of Curry County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (22,378 → 22,774), a +0.13% annualized rate.
The median household income in Curry County, Oregon is $64,769, with mean (average) household income of $84,162 and per-capita income of $40,421. 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Curry County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.3%), Hispanic or Latino (6.4%), 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 Curry County, Oregon is 57.2 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
The median home value in Curry County is $366,700 and median monthly rent is $1,156. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,123 total housing units, 14.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Curry County, Oregon is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.
Portland is among the largest cities associated with Curry 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.