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 199,352.

  • The median home value in Deschutes County is $662,115.

  • The median income in Deschutes County is $82,042.

  • The median rent in Deschutes County is $1,550.

  • The unemployment rate in Deschutes County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Deschutes County is 9.1%.

  • 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 99,442

Redmond, OR Population 34,191

Three Rivers, OR Population 3,762

Eagle Crest, OR Population 3,074

Sisters, OR Population 2,992

La Pine, OR Population 2,483

Sunriver, OR Population 1,516

Terrebonne, OR Population 1,298

Tetherow, OR Population 716

Tumalo, OR Population 687

Seventh Mountain, OR Population 511

Pronghorn, OR Population 183

Black Butte Ranch, OR Population 126

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 199,352. The population has increased 4.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 194,964 1.7%
2021 191,749 3.0%
2020 186,251 -

Gender in Deschutes County

  • Deschutes County is 50.0% female with 99,755 female residents.

  • Deschutes County is 50.0% male with 99,596 male residents.

Female
50.0% (99,755)
Male
50.0% (99,596)
Gender Deschutes County OR USA
Female 50.0% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Deschutes County

Deschutes County is:

  • 85.3% White with 170,084 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 713 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 1,052 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 2,201 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 153 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 785 Other residents.

  • 3.8% Two Or More with 7,477 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.5% Hispanic with 16,887 Hispanic residents.

White
85.3% (170,084)
African American
0.4% (713)
American Indian
0.5% (1,052)
Asian
1.1% (2,201)
Hawaiian
0.1% (153)
Other
0.4% (785)
Two Or More
3.8% (7,477)
Hispanic
8.5% (16,887)

Table: Deschutes County By Race

Race Deschutes County OR USA
White 85.3% 73.3% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 4.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.8% 5.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.5% 13.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Deschutes County, Oregon

  • 4.3% of households in Deschutes County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.0% of households in Deschutes County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Deschutes County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Deschutes County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Deschutes County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Deschutes County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Deschutes County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Deschutes County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Deschutes County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Deschutes County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (8,658)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.0% (4,044)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.4% (10,750)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.9% (11,716)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (22,117)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.9% (33,687)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.5% (29,002)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.5% (34,957)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.8% (19,621)
$200,000 or more
12.4% (24,796)
Income Deschutes County OR USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.0% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.4% 6.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.9% 6.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 10.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.9% 16.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.8% 9.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 12.4% 10.5% 11.4%

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

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Deschutes County completed 9-12th grade.

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

  • 24.0% of adults in Deschutes County completed some college.

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

  • 25.0% of adults in Deschutes County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% 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% (3,987)
9-12th Grade
4% (7,974)
High School / GED
19% (37,876)
Some College
24% (47,844)
Associate's Degree
10% (19,935)
Bachelor's Degree
25% (49,838)
Master's Degree
11% (21,928)
Professional Degree
3% (5,980)
Doctorate Degree
2% (3,987)
Education Deschutes County OR USA
< 9th Grade 2% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 19% 22% 26%
Some College 24% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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