Tillamook County, Oregon Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 21st-largest in Oregon

The population of Tillamook County, Oregon is 27,471 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest county in Oregon. The median household income is $66,551, the median home value is $408,600, and the median age is 48.9.

The population of Tillamook County has grown 8.0% since 2010 (25,243 → 27,264), a +0.55% annualized rate.

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

27,471

Population

+0.55%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$66,551

Median Income

$408,600

Median Home Value

Tillamook County covers 1,103 sq mi of land at 24.9 people per square mile.

About Tillamook County, OR

Housing cost is the defining feature of Tillamook County: the median home is valued at $408,600. With 27,471 residents, Tillamook County is a county in Oregon. It ranks #21 among counties in Oregon by population.

Median household income is $66,551, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.4%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $408,600, with typical rent around $1,169.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 25.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 15.8% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

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

Tillamook County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Tillamook County had a population of 25,243 in 2010 and 27,264 in 2024, a 8.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,814 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.56%.

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

27,264

Population (2024)

25,243

Population (2010)

27,814

Peak (2021)

0.56%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	25,243	-	-	estimate
2011	25,393	+150	+0.59%	estimate
2012	25,276	-117	-0.46%	estimate
2013	25,332	+56	+0.22%	estimate
2014	25,314	-18	-0.07%	estimate
2015	25,554	+240	+0.95%	estimate
2016	26,116	+562	+2.20%	estimate
2017	26,511	+395	+1.51%	estimate
2018	26,710	+199	+0.75%	estimate
2019	27,132	+422	+1.58%	estimate
2020	27,462	+330	+1.22%	estimate
2021	27,814	+352	+1.28%	estimate
2022	27,516	-298	-1.07%	estimate
2023	27,423	-93	-0.34%	estimate
2024	27,264	-159	-0.58%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	87.3%
Black or African American	0.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

48.9

Median Age

49.4%

Female

50.6%

Male

27.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.1%

5–9

4.7%

10–14

5.8%

15–19

4.9%

20–24

3.9%

25–34

10.4%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

11.5%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

9.1%

65–74

17.5%

75–84

7.4%

85+

2.5%

Children (under 15): 14.6% · Seniors (65+): 27.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$66,551$-13,875 vs state
Mean household income	$84,601
Per-capita income	$37,336
Poverty rate	8.4%+1.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.5%
Employment-to-population	47.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.4%

Education & health care

11.2%

Manufacturing

10.8%

Information

7.5%

Public administration

6.4%

Construction

6.3%

Finance & real estate

6.3%

Retail trade

6.2%

The largest employment sector in Tillamook County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.4% of workers.

How residents commute

1.7%

Drive alone

4.1%

Carpool

68.6%

Public transit

15.8%

Work from home

19.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$408,600$-45,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,169

Median rent

73.2%

Homeownership rate

19,093

Total housing units

61.9%

Occupied

38.1%

Vacant

26.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.3%

With health insurance

94.1%

With broadband internet

40.3%

Foreign-born

8.7%

Veterans (18+)

20.4%

With a disability

90.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.6%

High School+

25.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tillamook County, Oregon has a population of 27,471 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest county in Oregon. Population density is 25 people per square mile.

The population of Tillamook County has grown 8.0% since 2010 (25,243 → 27,264), a +0.55% annualized rate.

The median household income in Tillamook County, Oregon is $66,551, with mean (average) household income of $84,601 and per-capita income of $37,336. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Tillamook County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.8%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Tillamook County, Oregon is 48.9 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

The median home value in Tillamook County is $408,600 and median monthly rent is $1,169. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,093 total housing units, 38.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Tillamook County, Oregon is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

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