Census ACS · #420 μSA
Hermiston Metro Area
The Hermiston-Pendleton, Or Micropolitan Statistical Area has 92,336 residents. The median household income is $69,037 and the median home value is $250,800.
92,336
Population
18
People / sq mi
$69,037
Median Income
$250,800
Median Home Value
The Hermiston CBSA covers 5,246 sq mi of land at 17.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.5% |
Economy & Income
$69,037
Median Household Income
$31,293
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$250,800
Median Home Value
$958
Median Rent
67.6%
Homeownership
Education
83.4%
High School+
17.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
5.4%
Work From Home
19.5 min
Avg Commute
43.9%
Foreign Born
Hermiston spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hermiston-Pendleton, Or Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 92,336 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #420 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Hermiston metro area is $69,037, with a per capita income of $31,293.
The Hermiston-Pendleton, Or CBSA spans the state of Oregon.
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Data for the Hermiston-Pendleton, Or CBSA (25840) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Hermiston stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 18 people per square mile. Hermiston is a metro area in OR with a population of 92,336.
Median household income is $69,037, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $250,800, with typical rent around $958.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 17.0%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.