Metolius, OR Demographics

A map of Metolius's Population by Race

Metolius, Oregon has an estimated population of 1,137, a large increase from the 978 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.8% White, 39.6% Hispanic, 9.2% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, 1.6% Black, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metolius, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metolius has become considerably 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 Metolius, that probability was 55.8% in 2020 and 61.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metolius is ranked the 217th 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). Metolius was ranked the 227th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metolius's White Population

532 residents of Metolius, or 46.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metolius is significantly lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Metolius ranks 393rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metolius's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Metolius's population has decreased from 54.6% to 46.8%.

Metolius is more White than neighboring Madras (46.6% White), Culver (38.3% White), and Warm Springs (6.1% White). Metolius is less White than neighboring Crooked River Ranch (89.5% White), and Terrebonne (84.4% White).

Metolius's Black Population

18 residents of Metolius, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Metolius is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Metolius ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metolius's Black population has grown by an estimated 260.0%. Black residents' share of Metolius's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.6%.

Metolius is more Black than neighboring Madras (0% Black), Crooked River Ranch (0% Black), Warm Springs (0% Black), and Terrebonne (0% Black). Metolius is less Black than neighboring Culver (3.2% Black).

Metolius's Asian Population

5 residents of Metolius, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Metolius is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Metolius ranks 216th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metolius's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Asian residents' share of Metolius's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Metolius is more Asian than neighboring Madras (0% Asian), Crooked River Ranch (0% Asian), and Terrebonne (0% Asian). Metolius is less Asian than neighboring Culver (0.5% Asian), and Warm Springs (1.4% Asian).

Metolius's Hispanic Population

450 residents of Metolius, or 39.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metolius is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Metolius ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metolius's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Metolius's population has increased from 37.6% to 39.6%.

Metolius is more Hispanic than neighboring Madras (31.9% Hispanic), Crooked River Ranch (5.4% Hispanic), Warm Springs (9.5% Hispanic), and Terrebonne (12.7% Hispanic). Metolius is less Hispanic than neighboring Culver (44.9% Hispanic).

Metolius's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Metolius, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Metolius is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Metolius ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metolius's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Metolius's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.4%.

Metolius is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crooked River Ranch (0.6% Native American/Other), and Terrebonne (0% Native American/Other). Metolius is less Native American/Other than neighboring Madras (8.7% Native American/Other), Culver (5.2% Native American/Other), and Warm Springs (81% Native American/Other).

Metolius's Multiracial Population

105 residents of Metolius, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metolius is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Metolius ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metolius's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Metolius's population has increased from 4.6% to 9.2%.

Metolius is more Multiracial than neighboring Culver (7.9% Multiracial), Crooked River Ranch (4.4% Multiracial), Warm Springs (2.1% Multiracial), and Terrebonne (2.9% Multiracial). Metolius is less Multiracial than neighboring Madras (12.8% 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.