Malheur County Summary

Life in Malheur County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Malheur County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Malheur County:

  • The population in Malheur County is 31,538.

  • The median home value in Malheur County is $273,745.

  • The median income in Malheur County is $48,371.

  • The median rent in Malheur County is $761.

  • The unemployment rate in Malheur County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Malheur County is 18.9%.

  • The average high in Malheur County is 72.6° and there are 22.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Malheur County

List Of Cities & Towns in Malheur County

Ontario, OR Population 11,610

Nyssa, OR Population 3,202

Vale, OR Population 2,037

Annex, OR Population 333

Adrian, OR Population 198

Harper, OR Population 184

Jordan Valley, OR Population 164

Juntura, OR Population 21

Brogan, OR Population 16

Map Of Malheur County

Malheur County, OR Weather

  • The average high in Malheur County is 72.6°.

  • There are 69.08 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 22.2 inches of rain each year with 5.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:28 hours of sun each day in Malheur County.

StatMalheur County
Mean High72.6
Nice Days69.08
Rainfall22.2
Snowfall5.7
Sunny_hours6:28
72.6°
Average High
22.2
Inches of Rain

Malheur County Photos

Oregon Trail Agriculture Museum   Nyssa Oregon
Source: Wikipedia User Ian Poellet | CC BY-SA 3.0
Wheat Fields After A Stormc Ontario Oregon
Source: Wikipedia User ItsWolfeh | CC BY-SA 3.0
Hospitalroadontario
Source: Wikipedia User Bobjgalindo | GFDL
Dscn Ontariodowntown E
Source: Wikipedia User Matthew Trump | GFDL
Source: Flickr User Dougtone | CC BY-SA 2.0

Malheur County Demographics

Population over time in Malheur County

The current population in Malheur County is 31,538. The population has increased 3.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 31,313 2.2%
2021 30,632 0.7%
2020 30,412 -

Gender in Malheur County

  • Malheur County is 45.0% female with 14,183 female residents.

  • Malheur County is 55.0% male with 17,355 male residents.

Female
45.0% (14,183)
Male
55.0% (17,355)
Gender Malheur County OR USA
Female 45.0% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 55.0% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Malheur County

Malheur County is:

  • 59.7% White with 18,834 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 250 African American residents.

  • 0.9% American Indian with 287 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 343 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 52 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 6 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 732 Two Or More residents.

  • 35.0% Hispanic with 11,034 Hispanic residents.

White
59.7% (18,834)
African American
0.8% (250)
American Indian
0.9% (287)
Asian
1.1% (343)
Hawaiian
0.2% (52)
Other
0.0% (6)
Two Or More
2.3% (732)
Hispanic
35.0% (11,034)

Table: Malheur County By Race

Race Malheur County OR USA
White 59.7% 73.3% 58.9%
African American 0.8% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.9% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 4.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 5.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 35.0% 13.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Malheur County, Oregon

  • 7.0% of households in Malheur County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Malheur County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Malheur County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Malheur County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Malheur County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Malheur County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Malheur County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Malheur County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Malheur County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Malheur County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.0% (2,208)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (1,584)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.4% (4,240)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.8% (3,710)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (4,208)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.0% (5,995)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.6% (3,330)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.5% (4,268)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.7% (852)
$200,000 or more
3.6% (1,137)
Income Malheur County OR USA
Less than $10,000 7.0% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.4% 6.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.8% 6.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 10.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% 16.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.6% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.5% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.7% 9.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 10.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Malheur County for adults over 25

  • 8.0% of adults in Malheur County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Malheur County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Malheur County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Malheur County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Malheur County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Malheur County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Malheur County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Malheur County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Malheur County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (2,523)
9-12th Grade
10% (3,153)
High School / GED
31% (9,776)
Some College
26% (8,199)
Associate's Degree
10% (3,153)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (3,153)
Master's Degree
4% (1,261)
Professional Degree
1% (315)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Malheur County OR USA
< 9th Grade 7% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 5% 6%
High School / GED 31% 22% 26%
Some College 26% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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