Wasco, OR Demographics

A map of Wasco's Population by Race

Wasco, Oregon had a population of 417 in 2020. It was 83.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.7% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 6.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wasco, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Wasco is the 305th 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).

Wasco's White Population

346 residents of Wasco identify as White, or 83.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Wasco slightly larger than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Wasco is ranked #197 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wasco is more White than neighboring Rufus (76.1% White), Maryhill (78.2% White), and Biggs Junction (0% White). Wasco is less White than neighboring Moro (88.3% White), and Grass Valley (86.6% White).

Wasco's Black Population

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

Wasco's Asian Population

3 residents of Wasco identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wasco roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Wasco is ranked #228 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wasco is more Asian than neighboring Moro (0% Asian), Biggs Junction (0% Asian), and Grass Valley (0% Asian). Wasco is less Asian than neighboring Rufus (1.5% Asian), and Maryhill (1.8% Asian).

Wasco's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Wasco identify as Hispanic, or 7.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wasco slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Wasco is ranked #181 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wasco is more Hispanic than neighboring Moro (3.5% Hispanic), Maryhill (5.5% Hispanic), and Grass Valley (4.7% Hispanic). Wasco is less Hispanic than neighboring Rufus (16.8% Hispanic), and Biggs Junction (40% Hispanic).

Wasco's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Wasco identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wasco roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Wasco is ranked #145 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wasco is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rufus (1.1% Native American/Other), Maryhill (1.8% Native American/Other), Biggs Junction (0% Native American/Other), and Grass Valley (0.7% Native American/Other).

Wasco's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Wasco identify as Multiracial, or 6.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wasco roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Wasco is ranked #121 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wasco is more Multiracial than neighboring Rufus (4.5% Multiracial), and Moro (6.3% Multiracial). Wasco is less Multiracial than neighboring Maryhill (12.7% Multiracial), Biggs Junction (60% Multiracial), and Grass Valley (8.1% Multiracial).

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