Population 7,209 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Grant County
Household size in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.08 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Grant County is a place of small households, averaging 2.06 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 dropped from 2.19, a much bigger shift than nationally. Grant County has the smallest households of any Oregon county.
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 Grant County
| Period | Grant County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.1 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.7 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Grant County skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 49.0, mirroring the country. Of Oregon's 36 counties, only three are 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 Grant County
| Period | Grant County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in Grant County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Oregon county has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Grant County
Renters in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Grant County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other Oregon county has 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 Grant County
| Period | Grant County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in Grant County, 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. Vacancy is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, 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 Grant County
| Period | Grant County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Grant County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the center. Only two of Oregon's 36 counties have older homes.
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 Grant County
| Period | Grant County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $558 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $612 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $661 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $764 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$205 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Grant County pays $764 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $205 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Oregon county has lower rents.
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 Grant County
Bachelor's degrees in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Grant County: 17.9% 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 edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Few Oregon counties have a lower share of college graduates: only three of 36.
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 Grant County
| Period | Grant County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Grant County is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Oregon. The share with a diploma has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Grant County
| Period | Grant County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Grant County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Grant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County | 2.06 | 51.0 | 4.2% | 23.3% | 15.1% | 1967 | $764 | 17.9% | 91.5% | 5.2% |
| Jefferson County | 2.78 | 40.4 | 20.1% | 28.0% | 11.4% | 1988 | $1,191 | 21.4% | 88.1% | 8.0% |
| Linn County | 2.57 | 41.3 | 10.0% | 33.1% | 6.5% | 1980 | $1,377 | 22.0% | 92.3% | 6.1% |
| Benton County | 2.38 | 38.3 | 7.8% | 43.1% | 6.2% | 1983 | $1,629 | 54.0% | 95.4% | 7.2% |
| Crook County | 2.66 | 45.6 | 4.3% | 21.9% | 20.1% | 1985 | $813 | 22.0% | 92.9% | 0.8% |
| Lawrence County | 2.25 | 44.9 | 6.9% | 34.9% | 13.7% | 1987 | $983 | 33.3% | 95.5% | 1.5% |
| Stanley County | 2.35 | 46.2 | 5.2% | 16.9% | 17.7% | 1989 | $954 | 28.3% | 93.7% | 0.4% |
| Hughes County | 2.35 | 40.2 | 15.6% | 28.0% | 9.4% | 1979 | $1,118 | 38.2% | 96.6% | 0.7% |
| Hyde County | 2.27 | 54.4 | 2.7% | 16.5% | 18.5% | 1960 | $830 | 20.3% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
| Hand County | 2.21 | 43.1 | 6.5% | 34.5% | 18.4% | 1964 | $580 | 28.4% | 94.9% | 0.8% |
| Beadle County | 2.57 | 37.9 | 8.9% | 27.1% | 10.4% | 1962 | $986 | 28.0% | 87.8% | 1.7% |
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 Grant 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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