Rufus, OR Demographics

A map of Rufus's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	139	204	65.6%	76.1%
Hispanic	48	45	22.6%	16.8%
Multiracial	20	12	9.4%	4.5%
Native American/Other	5	3	2.4%	1.1%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	1.5%

Rufus, Oregon has an estimated population of 212, a large decrease from the 268 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.6% White, 22.6% Hispanic, 9.4% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rufus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rufus has become considerably more 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 Rufus, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 50.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rufus is ranked the 351st 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). Rufus was ranked the 338th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rufus's White Population

139 residents of Rufus, or 65.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rufus is lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Rufus ranks 305th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rufus's White population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. White residents' share of Rufus's population has decreased from 76.1% to 65.6%.

Rufus is more White than neighboring Biggs Junction (0% White). Rufus is less White than neighboring Maryhill (100% White), Wasco (81.1% White), Goldendale (85.2% White), and Centerville (84% White).

Rufus's Black Population

0 residents of Rufus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rufus is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Rufus ranks 295th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rufus's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Rufus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rufus's Asian Population

0 residents of Rufus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rufus is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Rufus ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rufus's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rufus's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Rufus is less Asian than neighboring Wasco (0.7% Asian), and Goldendale (0.2% Asian).

Rufus's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Rufus, or 22.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rufus is higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rufus ranks 67th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rufus's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Rufus's population has increased from 16.8% to 22.6%.

Rufus is more Hispanic than neighboring Maryhill (0% Hispanic), Biggs Junction (0% Hispanic), Wasco (5.5% Hispanic), Goldendale (7.8% Hispanic), and Centerville (0% Hispanic).

Rufus's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Rufus, 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 Rufus is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rufus ranks 312th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rufus's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rufus's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.4%.

Rufus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maryhill (0% Native American/Other), Biggs Junction (0% Native American/Other), Wasco (0.9% Native American/Other), and Centerville (0% Native American/Other). Rufus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goldendale (5.8% Native American/Other).

Rufus's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Rufus, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rufus is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rufus ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rufus's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Rufus's population has increased from 4.5% to 9.4%.

Rufus is more Multiracial than neighboring Maryhill (0% Multiracial), Biggs Junction (0% Multiracial), and Goldendale (0.9% Multiracial). Rufus is less Multiracial than neighboring Wasco (11.9% Multiracial), and Centerville (16% 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.