Pendleton, OR Demographics

A map of Pendleton's Population by Race

Pendleton, Oregon has an estimated population of 16,950, a less than 1% change from the 17,107 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 11.8% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 1.0% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pendleton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pendleton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Pendleton, that probability was 39.5% in 2020 and 35.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pendleton is ranked the 41st 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). Pendleton was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pendleton's White Population

13,396 residents of Pendleton, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pendleton is higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Pendleton ranks 301st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Pendleton's population has increased from 76.6% to 79.0%.

Pendleton is more White than neighboring Riverside (37.3% White), Gopher Flats (63.6% White), Tutuilla (49.3% White), and Mission (9.3% White). Pendleton is less White than neighboring Green Meadows (87.5% White).

Pendleton's Black Population

169 residents of Pendleton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pendleton is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Pendleton ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.4%. Black residents' share of Pendleton's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.

Pendleton is more Black than neighboring Green Meadows (0% Black), Riverside (0% Black), Tutuilla (0% Black), and Mission (0% Black). Pendleton is less Black than neighboring Gopher Flats (2.4% Black).

Pendleton's Asian Population

48 residents of Pendleton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pendleton is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Pendleton ranks 156th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.6%. Asian residents' share of Pendleton's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Pendleton is more Asian than neighboring Green Meadows (0% Asian), Tutuilla (0% Asian), and Mission (0% Asian). Pendleton is less Asian than neighboring Riverside (2.5% Asian), and Gopher Flats (2.1% Asian).

Pendleton's Hispanic Population

1,998 residents of Pendleton, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pendleton is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pendleton ranks 112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Pendleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.8%.

Pendleton is more Hispanic than neighboring Green Meadows (0.7% Hispanic), Gopher Flats (3.9% Hispanic), and Tutuilla (7.4% Hispanic). Pendleton is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverside (30.7% Hispanic), and Mission (18.2% Hispanic).

Pendleton's Native American/Other Population

233 residents of Pendleton, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pendleton is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pendleton ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pendleton's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.4%.

Pendleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Green Meadows (0% Native American/Other). Pendleton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (21.3% Native American/Other), Gopher Flats (25.1% Native American/Other), Tutuilla (33.4% Native American/Other), and Mission (71% Native American/Other).

Pendleton's Multiracial Population

1,106 residents of Pendleton, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pendleton is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Pendleton ranks 281st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pendleton's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.5%.

Pendleton is more Multiracial than neighboring Gopher Flats (2.9% Multiracial), and Mission (1.5% Multiracial). Pendleton is less Multiracial than neighboring Green Meadows (11.8% Multiracial), Riverside (8.3% Multiracial), and Tutuilla (9.9% 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.