Wallowa County, Oregon Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 31st-largest in Oregon
The population of Wallowa County, Oregon is 7,532 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest county in Oregon. The median household income is $65,559, the median home value is $371,900, and the median age is 50.2.
The population of Wallowa County has grown 7.3% since 2010 (7,012 → 7,522), a +0.50% annualized rate.
7,532
Population
+0.50%
Annual growth
2
People / sq mi
$65,559
Median Income
$371,900
Median Home Value
Wallowa County covers 3,146 sq mi of land at 2.4 people per square mile.
About Wallowa County, OR
The poverty rate is what most separates Wallowa County from the typical county: 2.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 7,532 residents, Wallowa County is a county in Oregon. It ranks #31 among counties in Oregon by population.
The typical household here earns about $65,559, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 2.6%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $371,900, with typical rent around $858.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 36.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 16.9% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
Wallowa County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Wallowa County had a population of 7,012 in 2010 and 7,522 in 2024, a 7.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,647 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.51%.
7,522
Population (2024)
7,012
Population (2010)
7,647
Peak (2022)
0.51%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,012 |
| 2011 | 6,979 |
| 2012 | 6,800 |
| 2013 | 6,769 |
| 2014 | 6,778 |
| 2015 | 6,810 |
| 2016 | 6,912 |
| 2017 | 7,018 |
| 2018 | 7,043 |
| 2019 | 7,169 |
| 2020 | 7,400 |
| 2021 | 7,553 |
| 2022 | 7,647 |
| 2023 | 7,643 |
| 2024 | 7,522 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
50.2
Median Age
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Male
29.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.3% · Seniors (65+): 29.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $65,559$-14,867 vs state |
| Mean household income | $84,099 |
| Per-capita income | $37,963 |
| Poverty rate | 2.6%-4.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Wallowa County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
5.3%
Carpool
63.0%
Public transit
16.9%
Work from home
15.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$371,900$-82,300 vs state
Median home value
$858
Median rent
76.4%
Homeownership rate
4,334
Total housing units
77.4%
Occupied
22.6%
Vacant
23.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.1%
With health insurance
92.7%
With broadband internet
41.5%
Foreign-born
10.6%
Veterans (18+)
19.6%
With a disability
96.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.9%
High School+
36.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wallowa County, Oregon has a population of 7,532 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest county in Oregon. Population density is 2 people per square mile.
The population of Wallowa County has grown 7.3% since 2010 (7,012 → 7,522), a +0.50% annualized rate.
The median household income in Wallowa County, Oregon is $65,559, with mean (average) household income of $84,099 and per-capita income of $37,963. 2.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Wallowa County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), Black or African American (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Wallowa County, Oregon is 50.2 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
The median home value in Wallowa County is $371,900 and median monthly rent is $858. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,334 total housing units, 22.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Wallowa County, Oregon is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Portland is among the largest cities associated with Wallowa 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.