Wasco County, Oregon

Wasco County: County in Oregon, United States

About

Wasco County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,213 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,403 inhabitants. Its county seat is The Dalles. The county was created 170 years ago in 1853.

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Quick Facts about Wasco County

Population : 26,403 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Oregon (United States)
Different from : Wasco
Area : 6203 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.6%
Land as percent of area : 99.4%
Named for : Wasco-Wishram people
Altitude : 1,870 feet / 570 meters
Capital : The Dalles
Establishment : January 01, 1854
Time Zone : America/Los_Angeles
Local time : 04:50:35 (25th April 2024)
Density : 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.51% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Wasco County is located at 45°9'36"N 121°10'5"W (45.1600500, -121.1681500). It has 8 neighbors: Marion County, Sherman County, Wheeler County, Clackamas County, Gilliam County, Hood River County, Jefferson County and Klickitat County.

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The largest city of Wasco County is The Dalles with a population of 15,581. Other cities include, Chenoweth population 1,855, Dufur population 634, Mosier population 458 and Maupin population 429. See all Wasco County cities & populated places.

Wasco County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
The Dalles 15,581 City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States
Chenoweth 1,855 Unincorporated community in Oregon
Dufur 634 City in Oregon, USA
Mosier 458 City in Oregon, USA
Maupin 429 City in Oregon, USA
Antelope 49 City in Wasco County, Oregon, United States
Shaniko 37 City in Oregon, USA

Wasco County has 8 neighbours.

  • The Dalles

Demographics

The population of Wasco County increased by 4.51% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 25,213 - census
2011 25,216 0.01% estimation process
2012 25,370 0.61% estimation process
2013 25,323 -0.19% estimation process
2014 25,268 -0.22% estimation process
2015 25,457 0.74% estimation process
2016 25,782 1.26% estimation process
2017 26,296 1.95% estimation process
2018 26,432 0.51% estimation process
2019 26,682 0.94% estimation process
2020 26,403 -1.06% estimation process

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