Umatilla, OR Demographics

A map of Umatilla's Population by Race

Umatilla, Oregon has an estimated population of 7,508, a slight increase from the 7,363 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.5% White, 39.0% Hispanic, 4.1% Native American/Other, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, and 1.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Umatilla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Umatilla 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 Umatilla, that probability was 56.7% in 2020 and 58.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Umatilla is ranked the 85th 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). Umatilla was ranked the 85th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Umatilla's White Population

3,870 residents of Umatilla, or 51.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Umatilla is significantly lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Umatilla ranks 407th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Umatilla's White population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. White residents' share of Umatilla's population has increased from 45.4% to 51.5%.

Umatilla is more White than neighboring Hermiston (39.6% White), and Stanfield (50.1% White). Umatilla is less White than neighboring Irrigon (62% White), Echo (68.4% White), and Kennewick (58.2% White).

Umatilla's Black Population

113 residents of Umatilla, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Umatilla is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Umatilla ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Umatilla's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Black residents' share of Umatilla's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.5%.

Umatilla is more Black than neighboring Hermiston (1% Black), Stanfield (0% Black), Irrigon (1.2% Black), and Echo (0% Black). Umatilla is less Black than neighboring Kennewick (2.2% Black).

Umatilla's Asian Population

105 residents of Umatilla, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Umatilla is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Umatilla ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Umatilla's Asian population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Asian residents' share of Umatilla's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Umatilla is more Asian than neighboring Hermiston (0.9% Asian), Stanfield (0.5% Asian), Irrigon (0% Asian), and Echo (0% Asian). Umatilla is less Asian than neighboring Kennewick (2% Asian).

Umatilla's Hispanic Population

2,927 residents of Umatilla, or 39.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Umatilla is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Umatilla ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Umatilla's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Umatilla's population has decreased from 47.5% to 39.0%.

Umatilla is more Hispanic than neighboring Irrigon (32.2% Hispanic), Echo (13.6% Hispanic), and Kennewick (33% Hispanic). Umatilla is less Hispanic than neighboring Hermiston (54.5% Hispanic), and Stanfield (41.7% Hispanic).

Umatilla's Native American/Other Population

308 residents of Umatilla, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Umatilla is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Umatilla ranks 147th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Umatilla's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 115.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Umatilla's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.1%.

Umatilla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hermiston (0.3% Native American/Other), Stanfield (3.4% Native American/Other), Irrigon (1.1% Native American/Other), and Kennewick (1.2% Native American/Other). Umatilla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Echo (5.5% Native American/Other).

Umatilla's Multiracial Population

185 residents of Umatilla, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Umatilla is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Umatilla ranks 414th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Umatilla's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Umatilla's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.5%.

Umatilla is less Multiracial than neighboring Hermiston (3.7% Multiracial), Stanfield (4.4% Multiracial), Irrigon (3.5% Multiracial), Echo (12.6% Multiracial), and Kennewick (3.3% 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.