When it comes to the population of Prineville City, Oregon, you'll find a very diverse mix. Of the city's population of 38,030, nearly 30 percent were under the age of 18. The next largest group was the 25-44 age group, with 20.7% of Prineville's residents falling in that range. Then there are the 65+ age group, which makes up around 17.4% of the city's population.
In the early eighties, Prineville lost five of its five timber mills, and it suffered the effects of the financial crash. The city's secondary timber-products industry was hit hard by the 2008 recession, with Les Schwab moving its headquarters from Prineville to Bend. Since the economic crisis hit, Prineville has been suffering from high unemployment rates, with more than a thousand people losing their jobs, and a thriving meth trade.
The birth rate in Prineville is approximately 2.6%. It's ranked third in the state, behind only Tumalo, Eagle Crest, and Pronghorn CDPs. The median age of Prineville is 38.2 years. The median income is $49,587. In terms of housing costs, Prineville is a good choice. Compared to Oregon's average, Prineville is also a good investment opportunity.
QuickFacts statistics are provided for all states and counties, as well as cities of 5,000 and more. However, the population estimates are not directly comparable to other geographic levels, due to sampling errors and differences in methodology. Each row in the TABLE view has QuickFacts icons. The Quick Info icons provide additional information about the sampling error. During the last year, less than ten Prineville residents moved from or to foreign countries.