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Hermiston city, OR

ZIP 97838 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 97838

97838 has a population of 27,979 with a median age of 34.8 yrs (51.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
63.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
45.3%+142% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.0%+23% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.2%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
13.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
21.2%+91% vs US avg
x
High school
28.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.9%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.4%+33% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.2%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.8%+276% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 97838

Poverty Rate
10.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.4%+33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.2%+29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.0%-12% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.4%+49% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.8%+276% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population27,979
Median age34.8
Poverty rate10.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White63.3%
Hispanic45.3%
Black0.8%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born18.4%