Deschutes County, Oregon Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 7th-largest in Oregon

The population of Deschutes County, Oregon is 203,026 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest county in Oregon. The median household income is $87,640, the median home value is $596,000, and the median age is 42.6.

The population of Deschutes County has grown 34.1% since 2010 (157,744 → 211,535), a +2.12% annualized rate.

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

203,026

Population

+2.12%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$87,640

Median Income

$596,000

Median Home Value

Deschutes County covers 3,018 sq mi of land at 67.3 people per square mile.

About Deschutes County, OR

Housing cost is the defining feature of Deschutes County: the median home is valued at $596,000. Deschutes County is a county in Oregon with a population of 203,026. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Oregon in the country, at #7 by population.

Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $87,640, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.7%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $596,000, with typical rent around $1,674.

Deschutes County is among the best-educated US counties: 43.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 20.6% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

High housing values reframe the income picture in Deschutes County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.

Deschutes County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Deschutes County had a population of 157,744 in 2010 and 211,535 in 2024, a 34.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 211,535 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.12%.

Deschutes County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

211,535

Population (2024)

157,744

Population (2010)

211,535

Peak (2024)

2.12%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	157,744	-	-	estimate
2011	159,683	+1,939	+1.23%	estimate
2012	161,408	+1,725	+1.08%	estimate
2013	165,385	+3,977	+2.46%	estimate
2014	169,631	+4,246	+2.57%	estimate
2015	174,392	+4,761	+2.81%	estimate
2016	180,819	+6,427	+3.69%	estimate
2017	186,971	+6,152	+3.40%	estimate
2018	191,770	+4,799	+2.57%	estimate
2019	197,417	+5,647	+2.94%	estimate
2020	199,470	+2,053	+1.04%	estimate
2021	205,318	+5,848	+2.93%	estimate
2022	206,491	+1,173	+0.57%	estimate
2023	208,857	+2,366	+1.15%	estimate
2024	211,535	+2,678	+1.28%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	88.5%
Black or African American	0.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.6

Median Age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

20.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.7%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

5.4%

15–19

5.3%

20–24

4.7%

25–34

13.3%

35–44

14.1%

45–54

12.6%

55–59

6.5%

60–64

6.9%

65–74

13.2%

75–84

5.7%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 15.7% · Seniors (65+): 20.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$87,640+$7,214 vs state
Mean household income	$120,187
Per-capita income	$50,150
Poverty rate	5.7%-1.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	60.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.8%

Finance & real estate

14.0%

Education & health care

10.4%

Construction

8.3%

Manufacturing

7.3%

Information

5.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

Public administration

3.6%

The largest employment sector in Deschutes County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

2.2%

Carpool

66.2%

Public transit

20.6%

Work from home

20.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$596,000+$141,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,674

Median rent

70.7%

Homeownership rate

97,064

Total housing units

85.7%

Occupied

14.3%

Vacant

29.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.6%

With health insurance

97.4%

With broadband internet

53.4%

Foreign-born

7.6%

Veterans (18+)

12.0%

With a disability

92.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.8%

High School+

43.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Deschutes County, Oregon has a population of 203,026 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest county in Oregon. Population density is 67 people per square mile.

The population of Deschutes County has grown 34.1% since 2010 (157,744 → 211,535), a +2.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in Deschutes County, Oregon is $87,640, with mean (average) household income of $120,187 and per-capita income of $50,150. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Deschutes County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Deschutes County, Oregon is 42.6 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

The median home value in Deschutes County is $596,000 and median monthly rent is $1,674. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 97,064 total housing units, 14.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Deschutes County, Oregon is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

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