Irrigon, OR Demographics

A map of Irrigon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,315	1,041	62.0%	51.8%
Hispanic	682	839	32.2%	41.7%
Multiracial	74	79	3.5%	3.9%
Black	26	4	1.2%	0.2%
Native American/Other	23	44	1.1%	2.2%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.2%

Irrigon, Oregon has an estimated population of 2,120, an increase from the 2,011 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.0% White, 32.2% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Irrigon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Irrigon has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Irrigon, that probability was 55.6% in 2020 and 51.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Irrigon is ranked the 164th 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). Irrigon was ranked the 161st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Irrigon's White Population

1,315 residents of Irrigon, or 62.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Irrigon is lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Irrigon ranks 397th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irrigon's White population has grown by an estimated 26.3%. White residents' share of Irrigon's population has increased from 51.8% to 62.0%.

Irrigon is more White than neighboring Umatilla (51.5% White), Hermiston (39.6% White), Boardman (26.3% White), and Stanfield (50.1% White). Irrigon is less White than neighboring Echo (68.4% White).

Irrigon's Black Population

26 residents of Irrigon, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Irrigon is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Irrigon ranks 251st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irrigon's Black population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Black residents' share of Irrigon's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.2%.

Irrigon is more Black than neighboring Hermiston (1% Black), Stanfield (0% Black), and Echo (0% Black). Irrigon is less Black than neighboring Umatilla (1.5% Black), and Boardman (1.6% Black).

Irrigon's Asian Population

0 residents of Irrigon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Irrigon is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Irrigon ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irrigon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Irrigon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Irrigon is less Asian than neighboring Umatilla (1.4% Asian), Hermiston (0.9% Asian), Boardman (0.6% Asian), and Stanfield (0.5% Asian).

Irrigon's Hispanic Population

682 residents of Irrigon, or 32.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Irrigon is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Irrigon ranks 19th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irrigon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Irrigon's population has decreased from 41.7% to 32.2%.

Irrigon is more Hispanic than neighboring Echo (13.6% Hispanic). Irrigon is less Hispanic than neighboring Umatilla (39% Hispanic), Hermiston (54.5% Hispanic), Boardman (68.9% Hispanic), and Stanfield (41.7% Hispanic).

Irrigon's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Irrigon, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Irrigon is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Irrigon ranks 124th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irrigon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Irrigon's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.1%.

Irrigon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hermiston (0.3% Native American/Other), and Boardman (0.2% Native American/Other). Irrigon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Umatilla (4.1% Native American/Other), Stanfield (3.4% Native American/Other), and Echo (5.5% Native American/Other).

Irrigon's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Irrigon, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Irrigon is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Irrigon ranks 361st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irrigon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Irrigon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Irrigon is more Multiracial than neighboring Umatilla (2.5% Multiracial), and Boardman (2.3% Multiracial). Irrigon is less Multiracial than neighboring Hermiston (3.7% Multiracial), Stanfield (4.4% Multiracial), and Echo (12.6% 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.