POPULATION
Central Oregon has been among the fastest growing regions anywhere in the U.S.
“Net migration is one
In-migration has been the dominating factor in the region’s
of Oregon’s competitive
growth with approximately 7,000 new residents moving to the
advantages as we have
area from all over the country every year. At the same time, the region’s ability to attract young families has resulted in strong
historically been able
birth rates.
to attract new residents
POPULATION CHANGES FOR CENTRAL OREGON
Area Oregon
Percent Change 2010 - 2018
Net Migration % 2010 - 2018
9.5%
75.8%
Counties Deschutes County
19.8%
90.4%
Jefferson County
8.5%
64%
Crook County
8.3%
119%
Source: Population Research Center, PSU, April 2019. (April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018)
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to the state, expanding the labor force.” Damon Runberg Regional Economist, State of Oregon Employment Department
