Census ACS 2023 · 36 counties
Richest Counties in Oregon
Income varies significantly across Oregon's 36 counties. Washington County leads with a median household income of $104,434. County-level income data reveals economic disparities within the state that statewide averages can mask — affluent suburban counties often have incomes 2-3x higher than rural counties in the same state. These differences affect school funding, public services, and quality of life.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | County | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamhill County | $87,084 | 108,122 |
| 2 | Wheeler County | $51,250 | 1,434 |
| 3 | Washington County | $104,434 | 600,266 |
| 4 | Wasco County | $63,602 | 26,603 |
| 5 | Wallowa County | $65,559 | 7,532 |
| 6 | Union County | $64,212 | 26,192 |
| 7 | Umatilla County | $68,958 | 80,087 |
| 8 | Tillamook County | $66,551 | 27,471 |
| 9 | Sherman County | $59,500 | 1,908 |
| 10 | Polk County | $81,318 | 88,553 |
| 11 | Multnomah County | $86,247 | 803,863 |
| 12 | Morrow County | $70,217 | 12,249 |
| 13 | Marion County | $74,624 | 346,532 |
| 14 | Malheur County | $49,902 | 31,701 |
| 15 | Linn County | $73,396 | 129,794 |
| 16 | Lincoln County | $61,314 | 50,632 |
| 17 | Lane County | $69,311 | 382,628 |
| 18 | Lake County | $61,222 | 8,254 |
| 19 | Klamath County | $59,353 | 69,812 |
| 20 | Josephine County | $59,097 | 88,069 |
| 21 | Jefferson County | $73,051 | 24,973 |
| 22 | Jackson County | $71,443 | 222,563 |
| 23 | Hood River County | $82,095 | 23,958 |
| 24 | Harney County | $48,338 | 7,515 |
| 25 | Grant County | $59,800 | 7,238 |
| 26 | Gilliam County | $64,219 | 2,002 |
| 27 | Douglas County | $58,983 | 111,807 |
| 28 | Deschutes County | $87,640 | 203,026 |
| 29 | Curry County | $64,769 | 23,463 |
| 30 | Crook County | $81,675 | 25,651 |
| 31 | Coos County | $60,313 | 64,832 |
| 32 | Columbia County | $86,359 | 53,178 |
| 33 | Clatsop County | $68,705 | 41,343 |
| 34 | Clackamas County | $100,360 | 422,308 |
| 35 | Benton County | $76,011 | 96,359 |
| 36 | Baker County | $57,844 | 16,796 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Washington County is the #1 ranked county in Oregon by median household income, with a value of $104,434 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Oregon has 36 counties tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers all counties in Oregon.