Hermiston, OR Demographics
What is the population of Hermiston?
There are 19,406 residents in Hermiston, with a median age of 31. Of this, 50.72% are males and 49.28% are females. US-born citizens make up 80.72% of the resident pool in Hermiston, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.84%. Additionally, 12.44% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 16,930 people in Hermiston currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 19,406 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 9,843 | 2.9% |
| Female Population | 9,563 | -1.4% |
Male Population 50.72%
Female Population 49.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 31 | -1.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 15,664 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,327 | 6.8% |
| Not Citizen | 2,415 | 0.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 80.72%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.84%
Not Citizen 12.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 228 | 20.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,729 | -37.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 242 | -2.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 149 | -46.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 16,930 | 8.1% |
Moved from Abroad 1.18%
Moved from Same County 8.97%
Moved from Same State 1.26%
Moved from Different State 0.77%
Same House as Last Year 87.82%
What are the employment statistics in Hermiston?
White-collar workers make up 62.22% of the working population in Hermiston, while blue-collar employees account for 37.78%. There are also 638 entrepreneurs in Hermiston (3.36% of the workforce); 14,370 workers employed in private companies (75.78%); and 2,568 people working in governmental institutions (13.54%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 11,800 | 117.0% |
| Blue Collar | 7,164 | 86.3% |
White Collar 62.22%
Blue Collar 37.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 638 | 99.4% |
| Private Companies | 14,370 | 102.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,568 | 90.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,388 | 161.9% |
Self Employees 3.36%
Private Companies 75.78%
Governmental Workers 13.54%
Not for Profit Companies 7.32%
How many households are there in Hermiston?
There are a total of 6,619 households in Hermiston, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 73.15% of these Hermiston households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26.85%. Additionally, 44.21% of households have children and 55.79% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,619 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -31.0% |
| Family Households | 4,842 | 6.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,777 | -11.6% |
Family Households 73.15%
Non-Family Households 26.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,926 | 4.2% |
| Households without Children | 3,693 | -1.4% |
Households with Children 44.21%
Households without Children 55.79%
What are the median and average incomes in Hermiston?
The average annual household income in Hermiston is $85,947, while the median household income sits at $67,128 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $90,806, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,102.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $85,947 | 6.0% |
| Median Household Income | $67,128 | 2.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,794 | -15.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 17,302 | 2.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Hermiston?
There are 7,030 housing units in Hermiston, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 6,619 occupied housing units in Hermiston, 64.19% are owner-occupied, while 35.81% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $256,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,133 per month in Hermiston.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,030 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 238 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 372 | -18.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 488 | -26.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 396 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,451 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,008 | 17.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,167 | 17.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,154 | -18.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 711 | 37.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 45 | 0.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,619 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,249 | 5.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,370 | -6.7% |
Owner Occupied 64.19%
Renter Occupied 35.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,956 | 6.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,293 | 4.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $256,300 | 4.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $206,700 | 8.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,133 | 7.2% |
With Mortgage 69.57%
Without Mortgage 30.43%
What is the level of education in Hermiston?
Approximately 38.75% of the population in Hermiston holds a high school degree (that's 5,346 residents), while 24.52% have attained a college certificate (3,383 locals) and 8.54% have a bachelor's degree (1,178 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,871 | 3.4% |
| Some High School | 5,346 | 7.2% |
| Some College | 3,383 | -11.9% |
| Associate Degree | 1,304 | -5.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,178 | -11.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 715 | -10.5% |
No High School 13.56%
Some High School 38.75%
Some College 24.52%
Associate Degree 9.45%
Bachelor's Degree 8.54%
Graduate Degree 5.18%
What is the marital status of Hermiston residents?
A total of 5,698 people in Hermiston have never been married (which represents 38.71% of the total population), while 6,920 of them are wedded (47.01%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 178 (1.21%) and 1,599 (10.86%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,698 | 6.3% |
| Married | 6,920 | 1.5% |
| Separated | 178 | 19.5% |
| Widowed | 504 | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 1,599 | -12.1% |
Never Married 38.71%
Married 47.01%
Separated 1.21%
Widowed 3.42%
Divorced 10.86%
What are the most common means of transportation in Hermiston?
The top three means of transportation people in Hermiston use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 8,792 residents commute by car, 141 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 88 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,792 | 3.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 141 | 8.5% |
| Bicycle | 82 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 11 | -15.4% |
| Walk | 88 | -66.4% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.