Oregon

Deschutes

198,253
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Deschutes

Deschutes, Oregon, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 9,622. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 198,253.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Paulina's Raids in Oregon 1864–1866, and 45 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020198,253
2010157,733
2000115,367
199074,958
198062,142
197030,442
196023,100
195021,812
194018,631
193014,749
19209,622
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Deschutes

Military engagements that took place in Deschutes, Oregon.

Paulina's Raids in Oregon 1864–1866
1864

Historic places in Deschutes

National Register of Historic Places listings in Deschutes, Oregon.

Stover, B. A. and Ruth, House
Bend
Smith, N. P., Pioneer Hardware Store
Bend
Paulina Lake Guard Station
Bend
Boyd, Charles, Homestead Group
Bend
Bend High School
Bend
O'Kane Building
Bend
Old US Post Office
Bend
Sather, Evan Andreas, House
Bend
Bend Amateur Atheletic Club Gymnasium
Bend
Odem, Milton, House
Redmond
Deschutes County Library
Bend
Congress Apartments
Bend
First Presbyterian Church of Redmond
Redmond
Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District
Bend
Putnam, George Palmer and Dorothy Binney House
Bend
Reid School
Bend
Sisters High School
Sisters
Goodwillie-Allen House
Bend
Elk Lake Guard Station
Bend
Petersen Rock Garden
Redmond
New Redmond Hotel
Redmond
Rock O' the Range Bridge
Bend
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Conflict & War
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Frequently asked about Deschutes

When does Deschutes first appear in the US census?
Deschutes, Oregon first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 9,622.
What is the population of Deschutes?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Deschutes had a recorded population of 198,253.
Were any battles fought in Deschutes?
1 documented military engagement took place in Deschutes, including Paulina's Raids in Oregon 1864–1866.
How many historic places are in Deschutes?
45 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Deschutes, Oregon.
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