Malheur County, Oregon
Malheur County: County in Oregon, United States
About
Malheur County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,313 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 30,983 inhabitants. Its county seat is Vale. The county was created 138 years ago in 1886.
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Quick Facts about Malheur County
Population : | 30,983 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Oregon (United States) |
Area : | 25719 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
Named for : | Malheur River |
Altitude : | 4,373 feet / 1333 meters |
Capital : | Vale |
Establishment : | January 01, 1887 |
Time Zone : | America/Boise |
Local time : | 2/12/2025 - 10:10:27 AM |
Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -1.07% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Malheur County is located at 43°11'36"N 117°37'23"W (43.1934100, -117.6230700). It has 8 neighbors: Baker County, Grant County, Canyon County, Owyhee County, Payette County, Washington County, Humboldt County and Harney County.
Malheur County map
The largest city of Malheur County is Ontario with a population of 11,140. Other cities include, Nyssa population 3,231, Vale population 1,806, Jordan Valley population 181 and Adrian population 175. See all Malheur County cities & populated places.
Malheur County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Malheur County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Ontario | 11,140 | City in Oregon, USA |
Nyssa | 3,231 | City in Malheur County, Oregon, United States |
Vale | 1,806 | City in Oregon, USA |
Jordan Valley | 181 | City in Oregon, USA |
Adrian | 175 | City in Oregon, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Malheur County
Malheur County has 8 neighbours.
- Baker County county in Oregon, United States
- Grant County county in Oregon, United States
- Canyon County county in Idaho, United States
- Owyhee County county in Idaho, United States
- Payette County county in Idaho, United States
- Washington County county in Idaho, United States
- Humboldt County county in Nevada, United States
- Harney County county in Oregon, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Malheur County decreased by 1.07% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 31,313 | - | census |
2011 | 30,964 | -1.13% | estimation process |
2012 | 30,751 | -0.69% | estimation process |
2013 | 30,634 | -0.38% | estimation process |
2014 | 30,344 | -0.96% | estimation process |
2015 | 30,211 | -0.44% | estimation process |
2016 | 30,340 | 0.43% | estimation process |
2017 | 30,385 | 0.15% | estimation process |
2018 | 30,553 | 0.55% | estimation process |
2019 | 30,571 | 0.06% | estimation process |
2020 | 30,983 | 1.33% | estimation process |
Oregon Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Multnomah County | 815,637 | County in Oregon, United States |
Portland | 656,751 | The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. |
Washington County | 603,514 | County in Oregon, United States |
Clackamas County | 421,596 | County in Oregon, United States |
Lane County | 382,986 | County in Oregon, United States |
Marion County | 349,204 | County in Oregon, United States |
Jackson County | 221,844 | County in Oregon, United States |
Deschutes County | 201,769 | County in Oregon, United States |
Salem | 175,891 | The capital of Oregon. |
Eugene | 173,236 | The second most populous city in Oregon. |
Linn County | 131,054 | County in Oregon, United States |
Terrebonne | 117,664 | Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon |
Douglas County | 111,364 | County in Oregon, United States |
Hillsboro | 110,985 | The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon. |
Gresham | 110,031 | The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon. |
Yamhill County | 107,664 | County in Oregon, United States |