Hood River is a city located in Hood River County Oregon. Hood River has a 2024 population of 8,340. It is also the county seat of Hood River County. Hood River is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,364 in 2020.
The average household income in Hood River is $105,399 with a poverty rate of 9.69%. The median age in Hood River is 39.4 years: 38.6 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hood River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,551 | 79% |
| Two or more races | 1,023 | 12.34% |
| Other race | 474 | 5.72% |
| Black or African American | 145 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 86 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,640 | 2.24 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Non Family | 1,768 | 1.29 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Married | 1,230 | 3.25 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 451 | 3.12 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Male | 191 | 2.6 | 67 | 33 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
52.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 261 | 4.42% |
| Associates Degree | 354 | 6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,337 | 22.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,196 | 20.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,126 | 19.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 597 | 10.12% |
| Some College | 1,031 | 17.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,339 | 4,151 | 2,165 |
| Hispanic | 1,031 | 431 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 592 | 385 | 223 |
| Other Race | 158 | 90 | 5 |
| Asian | 86 | 86 | 47 |
| Black | 85 | 30 | 30 |
| Islander | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,277 | $80,658 | $45,212 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,750 | $115,588 | $76,447 |
| High School Graduate | $33,212 | $30,991 | $34,022 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,286 | $38,659 | $26,107 |
| Overall | $45,864 | $53,125 | $43,176 |
| Some College | $38,894 | $41,250 | $35,580 |
$45,864
Average Earnings
$53,125
Average Male
$43,176
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.06% of Hood River residents speak only English, while 21.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,484 | 588 | 10.72% |
| Other | 474 | 128 | 27% |
| Hispanic | 2,006 | 64 | 3.19% |
| Black | 145 | 47 | 32.41% |
| Multiple | 1,016 | 4 | 0.39% |
9.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.19%
Male Poverty Rate
11.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hood River is Black, with 32.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hood River is Multiple, with 0.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.77% |
| High School | 12.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.67% |
| Female Employed | 7.29% |
| Male Employed | 5.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,589 | $125,230 |
| Households | $70,791 | $105,399 |
| Married Families | $118,462 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,509 | $70,182 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
443
Number of Veterans
430
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 179 |
| Second Gulf War | 148 |
| Vietnam | 83 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 159 |
| 75+ | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 330 | 6.23% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 15.47% |
| Other Race | 10 | 3.48% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.51%
Born in Hood River
89.23%
Native Born
10.77%
Foreign Born
7.61%
Non Citizen
3.16%
Naturalized
89.23% of Hood River residents were born in the United States, with 33.51% having been born in Oregon. 7.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,310 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 8,316 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 8,322 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 8,328 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 8,334 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 8,340 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 8,346 | -50 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 8,396 | -26 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 8,422 | 58 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 8,364 | 570 | 7.31% |
| 2019 | 7,794 | 75 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 7,719 | -66 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 7,785 | 126 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 7,659 | 43 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 7,616 | 140 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 7,476 | 59 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 7,417 | 56 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 7,361 | 74 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 7,287 | 22 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 7,265 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,831 | 1,199 | 25.89% |
| 1990 | 4,632 | 303 | 7% |
| 1980 | 4,329 | 338 | 8.47% |
| 1970 | 3,991 | 334 | 9.13% |
| 1960 | 3,657 | -44 | -1.19% |
| 1950 | 3,701 | 421 | 12.84% |
| 1940 | 3,280 | 523 | 18.97% |
| 1930 | 2,757 | -438 | -13.71% |
| 1920 | 3,195 | 864 | 37.07% |
| 1910 | 2,331 | 1,565 | 204.31% |
| 1900 | 766 | 565 | 281.09% |
| 1890 | 201 | -8,109 | -97.58% |