Morrow County, Oregon

Morrow County: county in Oregon, United States

About

Morrow County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,173 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,700 inhabitants. Its county seat is Heppner. The county was created 142 years ago in 1883.

Morrow County locator map
Location of Morrow County on Oregon map.

County Snapshot

Morrow County at a glance

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5

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Quick Facts about Morrow County

Population 11,700 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Oregon (United States)
Different from Morrow County
Area 5307 km2
Water as percent of area 0.8%
Land as percent of area 99.2%
Latitude & Longitude 45.4188,-119.5843
Named for Jackson L. Morrow
Capital Heppner
Establishment January 01, 1884
Time Zone America/Los_Angeles
Local time 01:57:15 (12th April 2026)
Density 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 4.5% (2010-2020)
Weather 44℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather
HeppnerMorrowcourthouse image
HeppnerMorrowcourthouse image

Geography

Morrow County is located at 45°25'8"N 119°35'3"W (45.4188300, -119.5843000). It has 5 neighbors: Grant County, Wheeler County, Gilliam County, Umatilla County and Klickitat County.

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The largest city of Morrow County is Boardman with a population of 3,794. Other cities include, Irrigon population 1,799, Heppner population 1,262, Ione population 329 and Lexington population 240. See all Morrow County cities & populated places.

Morrow County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morrow County.

City Name Population Title
Boardman 3,794 City in Oregon, USA
Irrigon 1,799 City in Oregon, USA
Heppner 1,262 City in Oregon, USA
Ione 329 City in Oregon, USA
Lexington 240 City in Morrow County, Oregon, United States

Weather

44°F
Chance Light Rain
6 to 10 mph SW Saturday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Morrow County

Official Website
  • Heppner

Demographics

The population of Morrow County increased by 4.5% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 11,173 - census
2011 11,226 0.47% estimation process
2012 11,224 -0.02% estimation process
2013 11,196 -0.25% estimation process
2014 11,095 -0.91% estimation process
2015 11,130 0.31% estimation process
2016 11,222 0.82% estimation process
2017 11,198 -0.21% estimation process
2018 11,360 1.43% estimation process
2019 11,603 2.09% estimation process
2020 11,700 0.83% estimation process
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People born in Morrow County (1)

Member of the Oregon House of Representatives Denny Jones was born in Morrow County

Other places with the same name (1)

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