Hermiston, OR Demographics

A map of Hermiston's Population by Race

Hermiston, Oregon had a population of 19,354 in 2020. It was 48.9% White, 0.6% Black, 1.4% Asian, 44.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hermiston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Hermiston is the 35th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Hermiston's White Population

9,463 residents of Hermiston identify as White, or 48.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Hermiston considerably less than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Hermiston is ranked #402 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hermiston is more White than neighboring Umatilla (45.4% White). Hermiston is less White than neighboring Stanfield (56.5% White), Echo (79% White), Irrigon (51.8% White), and Kennewick (59.2% White).

Hermiston's Black Population

111 residents of Hermiston identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hermiston roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Hermiston is ranked #100 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hermiston is more Black than neighboring Stanfield (0.3% Black), Echo (0.2% Black), and Irrigon (0.2% Black). Hermiston is less Black than neighboring Umatilla (2.6% Black), and Kennewick (1.7% Black).

Hermiston's Asian Population

275 residents of Hermiston identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hermiston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Hermiston is ranked #113 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hermiston is more Asian than neighboring Stanfield (0.3% Asian), Umatilla (0.6% Asian), Echo (0.2% Asian), and Irrigon (0.2% Asian). Hermiston is less Asian than neighboring Kennewick (2.8% Asian).

Hermiston's Hispanic Population

8,555 residents of Hermiston identify as Hispanic, or 44.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hermiston considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Hermiston is ranked #14 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hermiston is more Hispanic than neighboring Stanfield (36.9% Hispanic), Echo (13.9% Hispanic), Irrigon (41.7% Hispanic), and Kennewick (30.2% Hispanic). Hermiston is less Hispanic than neighboring Umatilla (47.5% Hispanic).

Hermiston's Native American/Other Population

236 residents of Hermiston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hermiston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Hermiston is ranked #280 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hermiston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Echo (1.1% Native American/Other). Hermiston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stanfield (1.4% Native American/Other), Umatilla (1.9% Native American/Other), Irrigon (2.2% Native American/Other), and Kennewick (1.4% Native American/Other).

Hermiston's Multiracial Population

714 residents of Hermiston identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hermiston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Hermiston is ranked #368 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hermiston is more Multiracial than neighboring Umatilla (2% Multiracial). Hermiston is less Multiracial than neighboring Stanfield (4.6% Multiracial), Echo (5.7% Multiracial), Irrigon (3.9% Multiracial), and Kennewick (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.