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 $62,079 with a poverty rate of 19.25%. The median age in Ontario is 35.4 years: 34.8 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ontario was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,138 | 69.39% |
| Two or more races | 2,131 | 18.17% |
| Other race | 751 | 6.4% |
| Native American | 373 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 257 | 2.19% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 0.67% |
| 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 | 4,475 | 2.55 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Non Family | 1,950 | 1.23 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Married | 1,457 | 3.3 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Female | 810 | 4.28 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Male | 258 | 2.8 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 691 | 9.09% |
| Associates Degree | 778 | 10.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 877 | 11.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 480 | 6.31% |
| High School Graduate | 2,371 | 31.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 510 | 6.71% |
| Some College | 1,895 | 24.93% |
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 | 4,819 | 4,342 | 1,139 |
| Hispanic | 2,439 | 1,729 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 1,002 | 666 | 29 |
| Other Race | 466 | 315 | 42 |
| Asian | 225 | 225 | 105 |
| Native American | 190 | 120 | 15 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 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 46.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,059 | $52,163 | $45,400 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,776 | $75,750 | $65,129 |
| High School Graduate | $31,486 | $21,671 | $34,855 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,615 | $37,950 | $33,480 |
| Overall | $35,922 | $39,602 | $34,565 |
| Some College | $41,068 | $46,605 | $32,898 |
$35,922
Average Earnings
$39,602
Average Male
$34,565
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.82% of Ontario residents speak only English, while 24.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,740 | 1,374 | 23.94% |
| Hispanic | 5,308 | 737 | 13.88% |
| Multiple | 2,092 | 253 | 12.09% |
| Other | 751 | 134 | 17.84% |
| Black | 74 | 74 | 100% |
| Native | 367 | 15 | 4.09% |
| Asian | 251 | 2 | 0.8% |
19.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.41%
Male Poverty Rate
20.86%
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 0.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.1% |
| Some College | 17.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.21% |
| Male Employed | 10.84% |
| Female Employed | 7.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,150 | $78,928 |
| Households | $43,887 | $62,079 |
| Married Families | $79,190 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,622 | $38,293 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
616
Number of Veterans
562
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 146 |
| Vietnam | 134 |
| Korea | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 222 |
| 35 to 54 | 160 |
| 55 to 64 | 141 |
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 590 | 8.92% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 0.94% |
| Other Race | 22 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
5%
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
49.68%
Born in Ontario
93.43%
Native Born
6.57%
Foreign Born
3.92%
Non Citizen
2.64%
Naturalized
93.43% of Ontario residents were born in the United States, with 49.68% having been born in Oregon. 3.92% 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% |