Wasco County, Oregon

Wasco County is a county located in the state of Oregon of the United States with 23,791 inhabitants. The the county seat ( county seat ) is located in The Dalles.

Geography

The county has an area of ​​6204 square kilometers; of which 37 square kilometers ( 0.60 percent ) of water.

Demographic data

1900-1990 2000

According to the census of 2000, there were 23,791 people in the county. There were 9,401 households and 6,505 families. The population density was 4 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 86.58 % White, 0.30 % African American, 3.81 % Native American, 0.80 % Asian, 0.50 % Pacific Islander residents from the and 5.65 % percent from other ethnic groups; 2.36% were descended from two or more races. 9.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 9,401 households out of which 30.20 % have children under the age of 18 living with them. 54.80 % were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband. 30.80% were non-families. 26.10% of all households and 11.50% had someone living alone at the age of 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.96.

Based on the county the population was spread out with 25.40 % under the age of 18, 7.40 % from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44 years, 25.40% between 45 and 64 years and 16.70% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.90 males, 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.10 males.

The median income for a household was $ 35,959, and the median income for a family was $ 42,412. Males have a median income of $ 36,051, women $ 21,575. The per capita income was $ 17,195. 12.90% of the population and 10.30% of families are below the poverty line. 17.70 % of those under age 18 and 7.30 % were 65 years or older.