Hood River County, Oregon

Hood River County
Hood River County Courthouse in Hood River
Hood River County Courthouse in Hood River
Map of Oregon highlighting Hood River County
Location within the U.S. state of Oregon
Map of the United States highlighting Oregon
Oregon's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°31′03″N 121°38′58″W / 45.5175°N 121.64944444444°W / 45.5175; -121.64944444444
Country United States
State Oregon
FoundedJune 23, 1908
Named forHood River
SeatHood River
Largest cityHood River
Area
 • Total
533 sq mi (1,380 km2)
 • Land522 sq mi (1,350 km2)
 • Water11 sq mi (30 km2)  2.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
23,977
 • Estimate 
(2022)
23,745 Decrease
 • Density43/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitehoodrivercounty.gov

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.[1] The county seat is Hood River.[2] 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.

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.