Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1890 | 3,244 | — | |
1900 | 3,964 | 22.2% | |
1910 | 9,315 | 135.0% | |
1920 | 3,424 | −63.2% | |
1930 | 3,336 | −2.6% | |
1940 | 5,533 | 65.9% | |
1950 | 8,991 | 62.5% | |
1960 | 9,430 | 4.9% | |
1970 | 9,985 | 5.9% | |
1980 | 13,091 | 31.1% | |
1990 | 14,111 | 7.8% | |
2000 | 19,182 | 35.9% | |
2010 | 20,978 | 9.4% | |
2020 | 24,738 | 17.9% | |
2023 (est.) | 26,952 | [7] | 8.9% |
U.S. Decennial Census [8] 1790–1960 [9] 1900–1990 [10] 1990–2000 [11] 2010–2020 [1] |
As of the 2010 census, there were 20,978 people, 8,558 households, and 6,025 families living in the county. [12] The population density was 7.0 inhabitants per square mile (2.7/km2). There were 10,202 housing units at an average density of 3.4 units per square mile (1.3 units/km2). [13] The racial makeup of the county was 92.7% white, 1.4% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 3.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.0% of the population. [12] In terms of ancestry, 20.7% were German, 14.6% were English, 12.6% were Irish, and 6.2% were American. [14]
Of the 8,558 households, 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.6% were non-families, and 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 45.6 years. [12]
The median income for a household in the county was $46,059 and the median income for a family was $52,477. Males had a median income of $41,375 versus $29,545 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,275. About 10.6% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. [15]
As of the 2000 census, there were 19,182 people, 7,354 households, and 5,427 families living in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile (2.3 people/km2). There were 8,264 housing units at an average density of 3 units per square mile (1.2/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.95% White, 0.04% Black or African American, 1.30% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.81% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. 5.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 26.2% were of American, 14.8% German, 9.7% English and 8.9% Irish ancestry.
There were 7,354 households, out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.50% were married couples living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.20% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.60% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 25.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 99.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,186, and the median income for a family was $40,746. Males had a median income of $32,166 versus $22,580 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,899. About 8.10% of families and 11.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.90% of those under age 18 and 8.10% of those age 65 or over.
Though Crook County is the most central county in Oregon, politically it falls in line with the eastern side of the state. The majority of registered voters who are part of a political party in Crook County, as well as most counties in eastern Oregon, are members of the Republican Party. [16] Crook County was formerly a presidential bellwether county, voting with the winner since 1888, in 26 presidential elections. [17] However, the county lost its longest bellwether status to Okanogan County, Washington after voting for George H. W. Bush in 1992. [18] It has voted Republican ever since.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2024 | 12,012 | 73.71% | 3,836 | 23.54% | 449 | 2.76% |
2020 | 11,287 | 73.06% | 3,801 | 24.61% | 360 | 2.33% |
2016 | 8,511 | 69.92% | 2,637 | 21.66% | 1,024 | 8.41% |
2012 | 6,790 | 66.37% | 3,104 | 30.34% | 336 | 3.28% |
2008 | 6,371 | 61.54% | 3,632 | 35.09% | 349 | 3.37% |
2004 | 6,830 | 67.95% | 3,024 | 30.09% | 197 | 1.96% |
2000 | 5,363 | 64.79% | 2,474 | 29.89% | 440 | 5.32% |
1996 | 3,250 | 46.50% | 2,607 | 37.30% | 1,132 | 16.20% |
1992 | 2,703 | 37.18% | 2,508 | 34.49% | 2,060 | 28.33% |
1988 | 3,049 | 51.84% | 2,719 | 46.23% | 114 | 1.94% |
1984 | 3,773 | 62.22% | 2,268 | 37.40% | 23 | 0.38% |
1980 | 3,113 | 53.10% | 2,162 | 36.88% | 587 | 10.01% |
1976 | 2,093 | 43.81% | 2,536 | 53.09% | 148 | 3.10% |
1972 | 2,167 | 52.56% | 1,743 | 42.28% | 213 | 5.17% |
1968 | 1,727 | 47.88% | 1,611 | 44.66% | 269 | 7.46% |
1964 | 1,161 | 32.38% | 2,419 | 67.46% | 6 | 0.17% |
1960 | 1,732 | 46.35% | 2,005 | 53.65% | 0 | 0.00% |
1956 | 1,879 | 51.00% | 1,805 | 49.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
1952 | 2,124 | 57.70% | 1,490 | 40.48% | 67 | 1.82% |
1948 | 960 | 44.84% | 1,149 | 53.67% | 32 | 1.49% |
1944 | 932 | 44.28% | 1,145 | 54.39% | 28 | 1.33% |
1940 | 942 | 39.28% | 1,439 | 60.01% | 17 | 0.71% |
1936 | 589 | 33.62% | 1,086 | 61.99% | 77 | 4.39% |
1932 | 626 | 37.80% | 990 | 59.78% | 40 | 2.42% |
1928 | 877 | 63.46% | 487 | 35.24% | 18 | 1.30% |
1924 | 725 | 50.73% | 434 | 30.37% | 270 | 18.89% |
1920 | 872 | 59.20% | 528 | 35.85% | 73 | 4.96% |
1916 | 1,675 | 36.21% | 2,699 | 58.34% | 252 | 5.45% |
1912 | 770 | 27.60% | 1,060 | 37.99% | 960 | 34.41% |
1908 | 915 | 56.87% | 548 | 34.06% | 146 | 9.07% |
1904 | 763 | 65.33% | 266 | 22.77% | 139 | 11.90% |
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