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Pendleton, OR
City in Umatilla County, Oregon.
Population
16,950
Land area
11.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,464
ZIP codes
0
Pendleton and its ZIP codes
Pendleton at a glance
- Pendleton is about 33 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- It is the 41st most populous of 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- Households here earn a median of $66,563 a year, 20% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $287,100 (40% below Oregon) and median rent is $956 a month.
Local data for Pendleton, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pendleton, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,563
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$287,100
Median rent
$956/mo
Homeownership
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,037), Irish Americans (1,726), Mexican Americans (1,516).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Umatilla County. PPP loans are for Pendleton.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,613
32,978 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$727M
FY 2026, $9,081 per person
How people get to work
Pendleton, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pendleton, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
650
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
213
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pendleton, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Pendleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Gopher FlatsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Green MeadowsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.2 |
| TutuillaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 20 |
| MissionCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 7.6 |
| KirkpatrickCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.6 |
| CayuseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| AdamsCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Pilot RockCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| HelixCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| McKayCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 23.4 |
| AthenaCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| EchoCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MeachamCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| WestonCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| StanfieldCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pendleton, OR in?
- Pendleton is in Umatilla County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Pendleton, OR?
- About 16,950 people live in Pendleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pendleton?
- Nearby places include Riverside (3.3 mi), Gopher Flats (3.9 mi), Green Meadows (4.5 mi), Tutuilla (6.4 mi), Mission (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023