Deschutes County Summary

Life in Deschutes County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Deschutes 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 Deschutes County:

  • The population in Deschutes County is 203,026.

  • The median home value in Deschutes County is $668,310.

  • The median income in Deschutes County is $87,640.

  • The median rent in Deschutes County is $1,674.

  • The unemployment rate in Deschutes County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Deschutes County is 9.3%.

  • The average high in Deschutes County is 62.9° and there are 41.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Deschutes County

List Of Cities & Towns in Deschutes County

Bend, OR Population 101,472

Redmond, OR Population 35,161

Three Rivers, OR Population 3,966

Sisters, OR Population 3,018

Eagle Crest, OR Population 2,890

La Pine, OR Population 2,510

Sunriver, OR Population 1,429

Terrebonne, OR Population 1,394

Tetherow, OR Population 750

Tumalo, OR Population 587

Seventh Mountain, OR Population 530

Pronghorn, OR Population 180

Black Butte Ranch, OR Population 162

Map Of Deschutes County

Deschutes County, OR Weather

  • The average high in Deschutes County is 62.9°.

  • There are 81.15 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 41.5 inches of rain each year with 18.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:30 hours of sun each day in Deschutes County.

StatDeschutes County
Mean High62.9
Nice Days81.15
Rainfall41.5
Snowfall18.1
Sunny Hours5:30
62.9°
Average High
41.5
Inches of Rain

Deschutes County Photos

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Tower Theatrec Bendc Or
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Drake Park
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Deschutes County Demographics

Population over time in Deschutes County

The current population in Deschutes County is 203,026. The population has increased 4.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 194,964 1.7%
2022 191,749 3.0%
2021 186,251 -

Gender in Deschutes County

  • Deschutes County is 50.2% female with 101,914 female residents.

  • Deschutes County is 49.8% male with 101,112 male residents.

Female
50.2% (101,914)
Male
49.8% (101,112)
Gender Deschutes County OR USA
Female 50.2% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.8% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Deschutes County

Deschutes County is:

  • 84.3% White with 171,079 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 697 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 834 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 2,170 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 273 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 878 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 8,955 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.9% Hispanic with 18,140 Hispanic residents.

White
84.3% (171,079)
African American
0.3% (697)
American Indian
0.4% (834)
Asian
1.1% (2,170)
Hawaiian
0.1% (273)
Other
0.4% (878)
Two Or More
4.4% (8,955)
Hispanic
8.9% (18,140)

Table: Deschutes County By Race

Race Deschutes County OR USA
White 84.3% 72.3% 58.2%
African American 0.3% 1.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.4% 0.7% 0.5%
Asian 1.1% 4.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.4% 5.6% 3.9%
Hispanic 8.9% 14.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Deschutes County, Oregon

  • 4.5% of households in Deschutes County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.7% of households in Deschutes County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Deschutes County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Deschutes County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Deschutes County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Deschutes County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Deschutes County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.4% of households in Deschutes County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Deschutes County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Deschutes County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (9,231)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.7% (3,360)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.6% (9,312)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.8% (11,820)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.9% (20,195)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.2% (32,829)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (26,286)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.4% (41,465)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.9% (20,152)
$200,000 or more
14.0% (28,370)
Income Deschutes County OR USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.6% 6.3% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.8% 6.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.9% 10.5% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.2% 15.9% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 13.3% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.4% 18.5% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.9% 9.6% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 14.0% 11.8% 12.6%

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Deschutes County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Deschutes County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 19.0% of adults in Deschutes County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Deschutes County completed some college.

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

  • 27.0% of adults in Deschutes County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Deschutes County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Deschutes County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Deschutes County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (4,060)
9-12th Grade
3% (6,090)
High School / GED
19% (38,574)
Some College
22% (44,665)
Associate's Degree
10% (20,302)
Bachelor's Degree
27% (54,817)
Master's Degree
12% (24,363)
Professional Degree
3% (6,090)
Doctorate Degree
2% (4,060)
Education Deschutes County OR USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 6%
High School / GED 19% 22% 26%
Some College 22% 24% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 27% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 12% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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