Wasco, Oregon Population 2022
Wasco is a city located in Sherman County Oregon. Wasco has a 2020 population of 466. Wasco is currently growing at a rate of 4.02% annually and its population has increased by 12.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 413 in 2010.
The average household income in Wasco is $74,387 with a poverty rate of 12.80%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $900 per month, and the median house value is $157,700. The median age in Wasco is 57.2 years, 58.2 years for males, and 55.8 years for females.
Wasco Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wascowas:
- White: 88.08%
- Two or more races: 10.38%
- Native American: 1.55%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 399 | 88.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 1.55% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 10.38% |
Wasco Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 203 | 2.23 | 77.3 |
| Married | 94 | 2.82 | 91.5 |
| Male | 9 | 2.89 | 55.6 |
| Female | 24 | 2.88 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 76 | 1.22 | 76.3 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 4.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 5.00% |
| High School Graduate | 142 | 39.44% |
| Some College | 83 | 23.06% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 14.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 10.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 3.89% |
Wasco Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 326 | 310 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 13 | |
| Native American | 5 | 3 | |
| Hispanic | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.34%.
Wasco Language by Age
Wasco Language
98.21% of Wasco residents speak only English, while 1.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
Wasco Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 47 | 37 | 78.72% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 24 | 75.00% |
| Native | 7 | 3 | 42.86% |
| White | 391 | 18 | 4.60% |
| Other | NaN% |
12.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.87%
Male Poverty Rate
14.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wasco
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wasco is Multiple, with 78.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wasco is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.30%.
Wasco Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Wasco Married by Age and Sex
Wasco Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Wasco Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 12.39% |
| Native American | 3 | 60.00% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 38.10% |
Wasco Veterans by Education
9.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.98%
Born in Wasco
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Wasco residents were born in the United States, with 69.98% having been born in Oregon. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 413 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 407 | -6 | -1.45% |
| 2012 | 406 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 399 | -7 | -1.72% |
| 2014 | 397 | -2 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | 389 | -8 | -2.02% |
| 2016 | 393 | 4 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 400 | 7 | 1.78% |
| 2018 | 394 | -6 | -1.50% |
| 2019 | 412 | 18 | 4.57% |
| 2020 | 430 | 18 | 4.37% |
| 2021 | 448 | 18 | 4.19% |
| 2022 | 466 | 18 | 4.02% |