Rufus, OR Demographics

A map of Rufus's Population by Race

Rufus, Oregon had a population of 268 in 2020. It was 76.1% White, 0.0% Black, 1.5% Asian, 16.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rufus, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Rufus is the 338th 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).

Rufus's White Population

204 residents of Rufus identify as White, or 76.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Rufus roughly similar to the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Rufus is ranked #305 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rufus is more White than neighboring Biggs Junction (0% White). Rufus is less White than neighboring Maryhill (78.2% White), Wasco (83% White), Goldendale (80.5% White), and Centerville (84% White).

Rufus's Black Population

0 residents of Rufus identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rufus roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Rufus is ranked #294 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rufus is less Black than neighboring Goldendale (0.4% Black).

Rufus's Asian Population

4 residents of Rufus identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rufus roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Rufus is ranked #105 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rufus is more Asian than neighboring Biggs Junction (0% Asian), Wasco (0.7% Asian), Goldendale (0.8% Asian), and Centerville (0% Asian). Rufus is less Asian than neighboring Maryhill (1.8% Asian).

Rufus's Hispanic Population

45 residents of Rufus identify as Hispanic, or 16.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rufus roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Rufus is ranked #67 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rufus is more Hispanic than neighboring Maryhill (5.5% Hispanic), Wasco (7.7% Hispanic), Goldendale (9.7% Hispanic), and Centerville (4.3% Hispanic). Rufus is less Hispanic than neighboring Biggs Junction (40% Hispanic).

Rufus's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Rufus identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rufus roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Rufus is ranked #306 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rufus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Biggs Junction (0% Native American/Other). Rufus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maryhill (1.8% Native American/Other), Wasco (1.9% Native American/Other), Goldendale (3.2% Native American/Other), and Centerville (5.3% Native American/Other).

Rufus's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Rufus identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rufus roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Rufus is ranked #326 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rufus is less Multiracial than neighboring Maryhill (12.7% Multiracial), Biggs Junction (60% Multiracial), Wasco (6.7% Multiracial), Goldendale (5.5% Multiracial), and Centerville (6.4% Multiracial).

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