Ontario is a city located in Malheur County Oregon. Ontario has a 2024 population of 11,907. Ontario is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 1.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,741 in 2020.
The average household income in Ontario is $55,802 with a poverty rate of 21.39%. The median age in Ontario is 34.9 years: 33 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ontario was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,567 | 73.79% |
| Two or more races | 1,922 | 16.55% |
| Other race | 557 | 4.8% |
| Native American | 354 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 188 | 1.62% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,416 | 2.55 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Non Family | 1,981 | 1.28 | 47 | 53 |
| Married | 1,535 | 3.59 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 656 | 3.76 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 244 | 3.11 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
52.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 818 | 10.93% |
| Associates Degree | 743 | 9.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 807 | 10.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 443 | 5.92% |
| High School Graduate | 2,180 | 29.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 690 | 9.22% |
| Some College | 1,803 | 24.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,585 | 4,083 | 999 |
| Hispanic | 2,637 | 1,658 | 186 |
| 2+ Races | 954 | 622 | 39 |
| Other Race | 328 | 184 | 21 |
| Native American | 190 | 126 | 9 |
| Asian | 157 | 157 | 73 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,500 | $54,276 | $38,380 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,667 | $75,000 | $63,952 |
| High School Graduate | $29,167 | $27,861 | $36,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,628 | $0 | $30,674 |
| Overall | $34,587 | $36,884 | $32,863 |
| Some College | $39,694 | $43,711 | $34,943 |
$34,587
Average Earnings
$36,884
Average Male
$32,863
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.68% of Ontario residents speak only English, while 33.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,599 | 1,349 | 24.09% |
| Hispanic | 5,364 | 1,014 | 18.9% |
| Other | 557 | 123 | 22.08% |
| Multiple | 1,866 | 98 | 5.25% |
| Native | 349 | 76 | 21.78% |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Asian | 174 | 2 | 1.15% |
21.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.2%
Male Poverty Rate
23.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ontario is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ontario is Asian, with 1.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.75% |
| Some College | 19.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 76.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 49.15% |
| Male Employed | 11.18% |
| Female Employed | 8.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,795 | $72,047 |
| Households | $39,750 | $55,802 |
| Married Families | $73,605 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,716 | $33,555 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
562
Number of Veterans
489
Male Veterans
73
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 122 |
| Vietnam | 105 |
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 224 |
| 55 to 64 | 127 |
| 35 to 54 | 110 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 560 | 8.51% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.54%
Born in Ontario
89.09%
Native Born
10.91%
Foreign Born
8.14%
Non Citizen
2.77%
Naturalized
89.09% of Ontario residents were born in the United States, with 47.54% having been born in Oregon. 8.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,115 | 41 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 12,074 | 42 | 0.35% |
| 2027 | 12,032 | 42 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 11,990 | 41 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 11,949 | 42 | 0.35% |
| 2024 | 11,907 | 41 | 0.35% |
| 2023 | 11,866 | 72 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 11,794 | 63 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 11,731 | -10 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 11,741 | 687 | 6.21% |
| 2019 | 11,054 | 15 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 11,039 | 67 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 10,972 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 10,977 | 67 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 10,910 | -94 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 11,004 | -93 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 11,097 | -21 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 11,118 | -93 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 11,211 | -162 | -1.42% |
| 2010 | 11,373 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,985 | 1,593 | 16.96% |
| 1990 | 9,392 | 578 | 6.56% |
| 1980 | 8,814 | 2,291 | 35.12% |
| 1970 | 6,523 | 1,422 | 27.88% |
| 1960 | 5,101 | 636 | 14.24% |
| 1950 | 4,465 | 914 | 25.74% |
| 1940 | 3,551 | 1,610 | 82.95% |
| 1930 | 1,941 | -98 | -4.81% |
| 1920 | 2,039 | 791 | 63.38% |
| 1910 | 1,248 | 803 | 180.45% |
| 1900 | 445 | -11,670 | -96.33% |