Oregon

Hood River

23,977
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Hood River

Hood River, Oregon, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 8,016. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 23,977.

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

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Yakama War — Battle of Cascades, Yakama War — Battle of Cascades Columbia, Battle at White Salmon River, and 35 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202023,977
201022,346
200020,411
199016,903
198015,835
197013,187
196013,395
195012,740
194011,580
19308,938
19208,315
19108,016
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Hood River

Military engagements that took place in Hood River, Oregon.

Yakama War — Battle of Cascades
1855
Yakama War — Battle of Cascades Columbia
1855
Battle at White Salmon River
1856
Yakima War – Cascades Massacre
1856
Battle of the Cascades
1856

Historic places in Hood River

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hood River, Oregon.

Cloud Cap Inn
Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood Railroad Linear Historic District
Hood River
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company Passenger Station
Hood River
Cascade Locks Marine Park
Cascade Locks
Murphy, Lester and Hazel, House
Hood River
Cascade Locks Work Center
Cascade Locks
Copple, Simpson, House
Hood River
Butler Bank
Hood River
Columbia Gorge Hotel
Hood River
Hill, Martin and Carrie, House
Hood River
Mt. Hood Hotel Annex
Hood River
Waucoma Hotel
Hood River
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Frequently asked about Hood River

When does Hood River first appear in the US census?
Hood River, Oregon first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 8,016.
What is the population of Hood River?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hood River had a recorded population of 23,977.
Were any battles fought in Hood River?
5 documented military engagements took place in Hood River, including Yakama War — Battle of Cascades, Yakama War — Battle of Cascades Columbia, Battle at White Salmon River.
How many historic places are in Hood River?
35 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hood River, Oregon.
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