Morrow County, Oregon Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in Oregon

The population of Morrow County, Oregon is 12,249 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in Oregon. The median household income is $70,217, the median home value is $229,800, and the median age is 36.2.

The population of Morrow County has grown 10.3% since 2010 (11,207 → 12,360), a +0.70% annualized rate.

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

12,249

Population

+0.70%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$70,217

Median Income

$229,800

Median Home Value

Morrow County covers 2,031 sq mi of land at 6.0 people per square mile.

About Morrow County, OR

Morrow County is a county in Oregon with a population of 12,249. It ranks #29 among counties in Oregon by population. The median age is 36.2, younger than the national median. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

The median household income in Morrow County is $70,217, below the US median of $74,580. 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $229,800, with monthly rent averaging $910. The homeownership rate of 70.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Morrow County reflects 9.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.1 minutes each way.

Morrow County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Morrow County had a population of 11,207 in 2010 and 12,360 in 2024, a 10.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,360 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.71%.

12,360

Population (2024)

11,207

Population (2010)

12,360

Peak (2024)

0.71%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	11,207	-	-	estimate
2011	11,226	+19	+0.17%	estimate
2012	11,226	0	0.00%	estimate
2013	11,197	-29	-0.26%	estimate
2014	11,095	-102	-0.91%	estimate
2015	11,130	+35	+0.32%	estimate
2016	11,246	+116	+1.04%	estimate
2017	11,225	-21	-0.19%	estimate
2018	11,349	+124	+1.10%	estimate
2019	11,607	+258	+2.27%	estimate
2020	12,220	+613	+5.28%	estimate
2021	12,359	+139	+1.14%	estimate
2022	12,257	-102	-0.83%	estimate
2023	12,303	+46	+0.38%	estimate
2024	12,360	+57	+0.46%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	64.3%
Black or African American	1.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.2

Median Age

49.0%

Female

51.0%

Male

16.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.1%

5–9

8.0%

10–14

7.6%

15–19

7.9%

20–24

7.2%

25–34

10.6%

35–44

13.9%

45–54

9.4%

55–59

4.8%

60–64

7.3%

65–74

10.5%

75–84

4.4%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 22.7% · Seniors (65+): 16.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$70,217$-10,209 vs state
Mean household income	$88,254
Per-capita income	$30,787
Poverty rate	10.7%+3.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.8%
Employment-to-population	57.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

17.2%

Manufacturing

15.5%

Agriculture

14.3%

Finance & real estate

11.1%

Retail trade

7.3%

Education & health care

7.2%

Construction

6.4%

Public administration

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Morrow County is professional & business services, accounting for 17.2% of workers.

How residents commute

1.4%

Drive alone

4.1%

Carpool

75.0%

Public transit

4.4%

Work from home

22.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$229,800$-224,400 vs state

Median home value

$910

Median rent

70.9%

Homeownership rate

4,813

Total housing units

89.8%

Occupied

10.2%

Vacant

29.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.6%

With health insurance

93.7%

With broadband internet

35.2%

Foreign-born

9.9%

Veterans (18+)

16.6%

With a disability

65.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

76.0%

High School+

9.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Morrow County, Oregon has a population of 12,249 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in Oregon. Population density is 6 people per square mile.

The population of Morrow County has grown 10.3% since 2010 (11,207 → 12,360), a +0.70% annualized rate.

The median household income in Morrow County, Oregon is $70,217, with mean (average) household income of $88,254 and per-capita income of $30,787. 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Morrow County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.3%), Hispanic or Latino (3.5%), Black or African American (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Morrow County, Oregon is 36.2 years. Residents are 49.0% female and 51.0% male.

The median home value in Morrow County is $229,800 and median monthly rent is $910. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,813 total housing units, 10.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Morrow County, Oregon is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 17.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

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