Quick Facts
| County seat | Hood River |
|---|---|
| Region | Columbia River Gorge |
| Population (2020 Census) | 23,720 |
| Land & water area | 522 sq mi |
| Population density | 45.4 people per sq mi |
| Established | 1908 |
| Formed from | Northwest portion of Wasco County |
| Name origin | Named for the Hood River. |
| Incorporated cities | 2 |
| Main electric utility | Pacific Power |
| FIPS code | 41027 |
| Official county website | co.hood-river.or.us |
About Hood River County
Hood River County is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,977. The county seat is Hood River. The county was established in 1908 and is named for the Hood River, a tributary of the Columbia River. Hood River County comprises the Hood River, OR Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Hood River Valley produces apples, pears, and cherries. Situated between Mount Hood and the Columbia River in the middle of the Columbia River Gorge, Hood River County is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, such as windsurfers, mountain-bikers, skiers, hikers, kayakers, and many more.
Source: adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cities in Hood River County
| City | Population (2020) | Incorporated |
|---|---|---|
| Hood River ★ | 8,313 | 1901 |
| Cascade Locks | 1,379 | 1935 |
★ county seat. Cities that span more than one county are listed in each.