Hood River County, Oregon Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in Oregon
The population of Hood River County, Oregon is 23,958 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in Oregon. The median household income is $82,095, the median home value is $571,200, and the median age is 40.2.
The population of Hood River County has grown 5.9% since 2010 (22,447 → 23,764), a +0.41% annualized rate.
23,958
Population
+0.41%
Annual growth
46
People / sq mi
$82,095
Median Income
$571,200
Median Home Value
Hood River County covers 522 sq mi of land at 45.9 people per square mile.
About Hood River County, OR
The poverty rate is what most separates Hood River County from the typical county: 2.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 23,958 residents, Hood River County is a county in Oregon. It ranks #26 among counties in Oregon by population.
Households take in a median $82,095, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 2.9% — below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $571,200, with typical rent around $1,381.
Hood River County is among the best-educated US counties: 39.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 18.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Hood River County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hood River County had a population of 22,447 in 2010 and 23,764 in 2024, a 5.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,028 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.41%.
23,764
Population (2024)
22,447
Population (2010)
24,028
Peak (2022)
0.41%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,447 |
| 2011 | 22,439 |
| 2012 | 22,545 |
| 2013 | 22,574 |
| 2014 | 22,671 |
| 2015 | 22,925 |
| 2016 | 23,090 |
| 2017 | 23,405 |
| 2018 | 23,228 |
| 2019 | 23,347 |
| 2020 | 23,897 |
| 2021 | 24,025 |
| 2022 | 24,028 |
| 2023 | 23,811 |
| 2024 | 23,764 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
40.2
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
17.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 17.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $82,095+$1,669 vs state |
| Mean household income | $117,711 |
| Per-capita income | $46,105 |
| Poverty rate | 2.9%-4.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 66.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hood River County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.8%
Drive alone
5.9%
Carpool
60.5%
Public transit
18.2%
Work from home
19.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$571,200+$117,000 vs state
Median home value
$1,381
Median rent
68.1%
Homeownership rate
10,210
Total housing units
88.4%
Occupied
11.6%
Vacant
31.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.3%
With health insurance
96.6%
With broadband internet
41.0%
Foreign-born
5.1%
Veterans (18+)
12.6%
With a disability
71.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.2%
High School+
39.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hood River County, Oregon has a population of 23,958 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in Oregon. Population density is 46 people per square mile.
The population of Hood River County has grown 5.9% since 2010 (22,447 → 23,764), a +0.41% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hood River County, Oregon is $82,095, with mean (average) household income of $117,711 and per-capita income of $46,105. 2.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hood River County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hood River County, Oregon is 40.2 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Hood River County is $571,200 and median monthly rent is $1,381. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,210 total housing units, 11.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hood River County, Oregon is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.
Portland is among the largest cities associated with Hood River 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.