Time Zone: Wasco County lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of The Dalles is the Seat for Wasco County.
Wasco County was founded in 1854. Wasco was created by taking area from Clackamas, , and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Wasco had a population of 24,149 people. This is an increase of 1.5% since the last Census (which gave a population of 23,791 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Wasco represented 0.7% of the total population of Oregon, making it the state's 23rd most populous county (out of 36 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 25,213 | +5.98% | +4.41% since 2009 |
2009 | 24,149 | +1.5% | +1.38% since 2008 |
2008 | 23,820 | +0.12% | +0.36% since 2007 |
2007 | 23,734 | -0.24% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 23,791 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Wasco County Census Page for Wasco County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Wasco County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Wasco County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Dufur | 593 | 588 | 0.85% increase |
Mosier | 502 | 410 | 22.44% increase |
Maupin | 413 | 411 | 0.49% increase |
Antelope | 60 | 59 | 1.69% increase |
Shaniko | -- | 26 | |
Websites for Wasco County
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