Morrow County (Oregon)

Morrow County is a county located in the state of Oregon of the United States of America with 11,173 inhabitants ( 2010). The administrative headquarters ( County Seat) is Heppner.

Geography

The county has an area of ​​5307 square kilometers; of which 43 square kilometers (0.97 percent) of water.

Demographic data

1900-1990 2000

According to the census of 2000, there were 10,995 people in the county. There were 3,776 households and 2,918 families. The population density was 2 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 76.27 % White, 0.14 % African American, 1.42 % Native American, 0.42 % Asian, 0.08 % Pacific Islander residents of the 19.54 % percent and from other ethnic groups; 2.14% were descended from two or more races. 24.43 % of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 3,776 households out of which 38.90 % have children under the age of 18 living with them. 62.60 % were married couples living together, 8.80 % had a female householder with no husband. 22.70% were non-families. 18.10 % of all households and 7.40% had someone living alone at the age of 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.28 persons.

Based on the county the population was spread out with 30.80 % under the age of 18, 8.90 % from 18 to 24, 27.30 % from 25 to 44 years, 22.40 % between 45 and 64 years and 10.60% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 106.50 males to 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.10 males.

The median income for a household was $ 37,521, and the median income for a family was $ 40,731. Males have a median income of $ 32,328, women $ 22,889. The per capita income was $ 15,802. 14.80% of the population and 11.30% of families are below the poverty line. 21.60 % of those under age 18 and 10.10% were 65 years or older.