Population 23,381 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Curry County
Household size in Curry County
| Period | Curry County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Curry County is a place of small households, averaging 2.10 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.16, in line with the national trend. Of Oregon's 36 counties, only two have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Curry County
| Period | Curry County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 54.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 57.2 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Curry County skews older: half of its residents are older than 57.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 50.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. No other Oregon county is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Curry County
| Period | Curry County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Curry County than nationally: 13.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Few Oregon counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only three of 36.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Curry County
Renters in Curry County
| Period | Curry County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Curry County own their homes; 25.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 54.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only three of Oregon's 36 counties have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Curry County
| Period | Curry County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Curry County: 14.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.8 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Curry County
| Period | Curry County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Curry County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Curry County
| Period | Curry County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $772 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $810 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $997 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,190 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$418 | +$731 | +$606 |
Rent in Curry County runs $1,190 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $418 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Curry County
Bachelor's degrees in Curry County
| Period | Curry County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Curry County: 21.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.6 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Curry County
| Period | Curry County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Curry County have finished high school (91.4%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Oregon.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Curry County
| Period | Curry County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Curry County: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Curry County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curry County | 2.10 | 57.2 | 13.4% | 25.8% | 14.5% | 1981 | $1,190 | 21.7% | 91.4% | 6.6% |
| Jackson County | 2.45 | 44.3 | 10.6% | 34.1% | 7.1% | 1985 | $1,492 | 31.7% | 91.8% | 5.2% |
| Klamath County | 2.43 | 43.0 | 10.6% | 30.6% | 11.6% | 1971 | $1,087 | 23.0% | 89.6% | 7.0% |
| Oneida County | 2.47 | 39.4 | 5.3% | 11.7% | 8.6% | 1969 | $912 | 26.6% | 95.6% | 1.7% |
| Bear Lake County | 3.02 | 41.1 | 6.2% | 10.5% | 31.6% | 1971 | $841 | 22.1% | 92.9% | 2.9% |
| Platte County | 2.21 | 46.7 | 5.6% | 23.9% | 21.9% | 1972 | $965 | 20.4% | 92.4% | 4.6% |
| Box Butte County | 2.39 | 42.8 | 8.3% | 23.2% | 15.1% | 1964 | $814 | 20.1% | 94.0% | 1.5% |
| Antelope County | 2.41 | 43.0 | 5.8% | 21.0% | 16.7% | 1960 | $668 | 21.1% | 94.0% | 1.7% |
| Pierce County | 2.56 | 39.8 | 5.5% | 21.9% | 9.2% | 1959 | $956 | 24.1% | 95.0% | 2.0% |
| Wayne County | 2.34 | 35.5 | 10.2% | 38.7% | 6.7% | 1963 | $941 | 30.2% | 95.5% | 3.4% |
| Thurston County | 3.29 | 30.0 | 18.8% | 39.0% | 13.3% | 1967 | $728 | 21.6% | 93.6% | 10.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Curry County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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