Hood River, OR Demographics

A map of Hood River's Population by Race

Hood River, Oregon has an estimated population of 8,361, a less than 1% change from the 8,313 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.2% White, 23.1% Hispanic, 7.7% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, 1.2% Asian, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hood River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hood River has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hood River, that probability was 48.3% in 2020 and 51.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hood River is ranked the 78th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hood River was ranked the 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hood River's White Population

5,452 residents of Hood River, or 65.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hood River is lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Hood River ranks 360th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hood River's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Hood River's population has decreased from 67.7% to 65.2%.

Hood River is more White than neighboring Bingen (54.3% White), Odell (32.1% White), and Mosier (40.6% White). Hood River is less White than neighboring White Salmon (85.6% White), and Mount Hood (69.6% White).

Hood River's Black Population

59 residents of Hood River, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hood River is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Hood River ranks 198th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hood River's Black population has grown by an estimated 118.5%. Black residents' share of Hood River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Hood River is more Black than neighboring White Salmon (0% Black), Bingen (0% Black), and Mount Hood (0% Black). Hood River is less Black than neighboring Odell (2.8% Black), and Mosier (1.1% Black).

Hood River's Asian Population

102 residents of Hood River, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hood River is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Hood River ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hood River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 44.9%. Asian residents' share of Hood River's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.2%.

Hood River is more Asian than neighboring Bingen (0% Asian), Odell (0% Asian), Mosier (1.1% Asian), and Mount Hood (0% Asian). Hood River is less Asian than neighboring White Salmon (1.5% Asian).

Hood River's Hispanic Population

1,934 residents of Hood River, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hood River is higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Hood River ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hood River's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Hood River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.1%.

Hood River is more Hispanic than neighboring White Salmon (10.2% Hispanic). Hood River is less Hispanic than neighboring Bingen (40.6% Hispanic), Odell (62.7% Hispanic), Mosier (56.3% Hispanic), and Mount Hood (30.4% Hispanic).

Hood River's Native American/Other Population

171 residents of Hood River, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hood River is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Hood River ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hood River's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 137.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hood River's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.0%.

Hood River is more Native American/Other than neighboring White Salmon (0% Native American/Other), Bingen (0% Native American/Other), Odell (0.2% Native American/Other), Mosier (0% Native American/Other), and Mount Hood (0% Native American/Other).

Hood River's Multiracial Population

643 residents of Hood River, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hood River is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hood River ranks 265th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hood River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Hood River's population has increased from 5.4% to 7.7%.

Hood River is more Multiracial than neighboring White Salmon (2.7% Multiracial), Bingen (5.1% Multiracial), Odell (2.3% Multiracial), Mosier (0.8% Multiracial), and Mount Hood (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.