Crook County, Oregon is an area located in the high desert of Central Oregon with a population of 24,300. In comparison to the US Population which is 329,725,481, Crook County has a much lower population density of 8 people per square mile compared to 93 people per square mile in the US. This makes it an ideal location for quiet relaxation and year-round outdoor activities such as hiking and camping.
The local businesses in Crook County cater to the needs of its residents by offering amenities such as grocery stores, banks, libraries, auto repair shops and more. There are many organizations present that provide educational opportunities like Crooked River Adult Community Education as well as cultural enrichment programs like the Prineville Community Concert Association. Sports fans can watch semi-professional teams at ballparks like Ochoco West or attend events from the Central Oregon Oldtime Baseball League.
The population in Crook County is 24,300. There are 8 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Crook County is 46.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Crook County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Crook County
- 61.3% are married
- 15.4% are divorced
- 27.1% are married with children
- 12.4% have children, but are single
Race in Crook County
- 88.4% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander