Wasco County Demographics

A map of Wasco County's Population by Race

Wasco County, Oregon had a population of 26,670 in 2020. It was 70.1% White, 0.4% Black, 0.9% Asian, 18.8% Hispanic, 4.8% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wasco County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Wasco County is the 22nd most populous county of the 36 counties in Oregon.

Wasco County's White Population

18,703 residents of Wasco County identify as White, or 70.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Wasco County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Wasco County is ranked #28 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wasco County is more White than neighboring Jefferson County (61.2% White), and Hood River County (62.3% White). Wasco County is less White than neighboring Sherman County (86.1% White), Klickitat County (78% White), and Gilliam County (87.6% White).

Wasco County's Black Population

115 residents of Wasco County identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wasco County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Wasco County is ranked #19 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wasco County is more Black than neighboring Sherman County (0% Black), Hood River County (0.2% Black), Klickitat County (0.3% Black), and Gilliam County (0.2% Black). Wasco County is less Black than neighboring Jefferson County (0.5% Black).

Wasco County's Asian Population

248 residents of Wasco County identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wasco County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Wasco County is ranked #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wasco County is more Asian than neighboring Jefferson County (0.5% Asian), Sherman County (0.4% Asian), Klickitat County (0.6% Asian), and Gilliam County (0.3% Asian). Wasco County is less Asian than neighboring Hood River County (1.6% Asian).

Wasco County's Hispanic Population

5,017 residents of Wasco County identify as Hispanic, or 18.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wasco County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Wasco County is ranked #7 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wasco County is more Hispanic than neighboring Sherman County (6.4% Hispanic), Klickitat County (12.8% Hispanic), and Gilliam County (5.4% Hispanic). Wasco County is less Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson County (20.4% Hispanic), and Hood River County (29.8% Hispanic).

Wasco County's Native American/Other Population

1,278 residents of Wasco County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wasco County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Wasco County is ranked #2 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wasco County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sherman County (1.2% Native American/Other), Hood River County (1.3% Native American/Other), Klickitat County (2.9% Native American/Other), and Gilliam County (2.1% Native American/Other). Wasco County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson County (12.5% Native American/Other).

Wasco County's Multiracial Population

1,309 residents of Wasco County identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wasco County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Wasco County is ranked #29 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wasco County is more Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson County (4.8% Multiracial), and Gilliam County (4.6% Multiracial). Wasco County is less Multiracial than neighboring Sherman County (6% Multiracial), and Klickitat County (5.5% Multiracial).

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