Pendleton, OR

City

Demographics of Pendleton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.8%

Households with Children

36.1%

School Enrollment K-12

1,771

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.3%
School Age (5-17): 17.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.0%
Working Age (35-54): 23.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.5%
Seniors (65+): 17.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.4%
High School / GED: 32.2%
Some College or Associate's: 33.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.1%
Single Parents: 14.1%
Couples & Adults: 23.9%
Living Alone: 39.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 1.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.9%
Puerto Rican: 2.5%
Cuban: 0.7%
Dominican: 1.3%
Central American: 1.4%
South American: 2.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 15.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 63.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 56.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 39.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.8%
Spanish: 7.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 6.6%
College / Graduate: 5.8%
Not Enrolled: 74.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Pendleton

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources