Deschutes County, Oregon
Deschutes County: county in Oregon, United States
About
Deschutes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 157,733 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 201,769 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bend. The county was created 110 years ago in 1915.
County Snapshot
Deschutes County at a glance
Deschutes County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Oregon counties
36
Open related pagesLargest city
TerrebonnePopulation 117,664
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Deschutes County
| Population | 201,769 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oregon (United States) |
| Twitter username | deschutescounty |
| Area | 7912 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.9149,-121.2279 |
| Named for | Deschutes River |
| Altitude | 4,662 feet / 1421 meters |
| Capital | Bend |
| Establishment | January 01, 1916 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 16:58:20 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 21.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 32℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Deschutes County is located at 43°54'54"N 121°13'40"W (43.9148800, -121.2278900). It has 7 neighbors: Linn County, Lake County, Crook County, Harney County, Jefferson County, Klamath County and Lane County.
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The largest city of Deschutes County is Bend with a population of 101,886. Other cities include, Redmond population 34,293, Deschutes River Woods population 5,077, Sisters population 2,811 and La Pine population 1,960. See all Deschutes County cities & populated places.
Deschutes County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Deschutes County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne | 117,664 | Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon |
| Bend | 101,886 | The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon. |
| Redmond | 34,293 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Deschutes River Woods | 5,077 | Unincorporated community in Oregon |
| Sisters | 2,811 | City in Oregon, USA |
| La Pine | 1,960 | City in Oregon, USA |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Bend
Demographics
The population of Deschutes County increased by 21.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 157,733 | - | census |
| 2011 | 159,660 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 161,359 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 165,299 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 169,512 | 2.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 174,246 | 2.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 180,666 | 3.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 186,744 | 3.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 191,905 | 2.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 197,692 | 2.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 201,769 | 2.02% | 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 |
| 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 |
| Bend | 101,886 | The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon. |