Population
Between 1995 and 2007, the Central Oregon population grew by an incredible 73%. Most of this growth is due to in-migration. Other areas of the nation, especially in the Southwestern states, also have high in-migration rates, but the demographics of those new residents vary greatly from Central Oregon.
Bend and Redmond have experienced some of the most significant growth in terms of percentage increase and sheer population. Bend has increased 264% and Redmond, not far behind, has grown 257%.
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| Central Oregon Population: 216,310 |
| County |
1995 |
2000 |
2005 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Crook County |
15,700 |
19,182 |
21,150 |
25,885 |
26,845 |
| Prineville |
8,205 |
7,356 |
9,082 |
10,190 |
10,370 |
| Unincorporated |
9,947 |
11,826 |
12,068 |
15,695 |
16,475 |
| Deschutes County |
89,500 |
115,367 |
143,490 |
160,810 |
167,015 |
| Bend |
29,425 |
52,029 |
70,328 |
77,780 |
81,640 |
| La Pine |
NA |
NA |
NA |
1,590 |
1,610 |
| Redmond |
9,650 |
13,481 |
21,109 |
24,805 |
25,445 |
| Sisters |
765 |
959 |
1,706 |
1,825 |
1,910 |
| Unincorporated |
49,660 |
48,898 |
50,337 |
54,810 |
56,410 |
| Jefferson County |
15,400 |
19,009 |
20,600 |
22,030 |
22,450 |
| Culver |
600 |
802 |
1,019 |
1,315 |
1,330 |
| Madras |
4,290 |
5,078 |
5,592 |
6,585 |
6,640 |
| Metolius |
540 |
635 |
804 |
850 |
945 |
| Warm Springs |
NA |
5,727 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| Unincorporated |
9,905 |
6,767 |
13,185 |
13,280 |
13,535 |
| Total Population |
120,600 |
153,558 |
185,240 |
208,725 |
216,310 |
Sources: Portland State University (Center for Population Research; estimates are for July of each year) and U.S. Census Bureau
As Oregon approaches nearly 4 million residents, Central Oregon (Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties) comprises 5.6% of the state’s population. What’s interesting though is that just under 20% -- or 1 in 6 of newcomers to the state – select Central Oregon as home.
| County |
2000 |
2005 |
2007 |
2008 |
2000-07
% Growth |
2007-08 Change (% Growth) |
| Tri County Area |
153,558 |
185,240 |
208,725 |
216,310 |
35.9% |
7,585 (3.6%) |
| Oregon |
3,436,750 |
3,631,440 |
3,745,455 |
3,791,075 |
9.0% |
45,620 (1.2%) |
| U.S. |
282,194,308 |
295,895,897 |
301,621,157 |
303,824,640 |
6.9% |
220,349 (0.7%) |
Sources: Portland State University Center for Population Research; U.S. Census Bureau; estimates are for July of each year.
In the Publications section, EDCO Profiles and Data - Demographic, Consumer Expenditure, and Business/Workforce from Oregon Prospector may be helpful.