Pendleton is a city located in Umatilla County, Oregon. Pendleton has a 2026 population of 17,035. It is also the county seat of Umatilla County. Pendleton is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,007 in 2020.
The median household income in Pendleton is $66,563 with a poverty rate of 15.01%. The median age in Pendleton is 36.9 years: 34.3 years for males, and 40 years for females. For every 100 females there are 129.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 40 years
Male: 34.3 years
There are 12,813 adults, (3,024 of whom are seniors) in Pendleton.
Female: 7,377 (43.5%)
Male: 9,573 (56.5%)
The racial composition of Pendleton includes 81.59% White, 3.53% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,830 | 81.59% |
| Two or more races | 1,988 | 11.73% |
| Other race | 599 | 3.53% |
| Native American | 310 | 1.83% |
| Black or African American | 169 | 1% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.04% |
Pendleton 's average per capita income is $45,663. Household income levels show a median of $66,563. The poverty rate stands at 15.01%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,221 | - |
| Families | $81,588 | $99,347 |
| Households | $66,563 | $81,302 |
| Non Families | $37,406 | $48,916 |
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