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Mission, Oregon
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Location of Mission, Oregon
Location of Mission, Oregon
Country United States
State Oregon
County Umatilla
Area
 • Total 7.61 sq mi (19.72 km2)
 • Land 7.61 sq mi (19.72 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,414 ft (431 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 960
 • Density 126.12/sq mi (48.69/km2)
Time zone UTC−08:00 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−07:00 (PDT)
ZIP Code
97801
Area code(s) Area codes 541 and 458
FIPS code 41-49000
GNIS feature ID 2408844

Mission is a small community in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. It is not an official city or town. The government defines it as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area used to collect information about its population. In 2020, about 960 people lived in Mission.

Mission is also part of a larger area. This area includes nearby towns like Pendleton and Hermiston.

Where is Mission Located?

Mission is found within the Umatilla Indian Reservation. This area covers about 7.6 square miles (19.7 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries.

Schools in Mission

Students in Mission attend schools that are part of the Pendleton School District.

Who Lives in Mission?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 960
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 1,019 people living in Mission. About 74% of the people were Native American. Around 22% were White. A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 38% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Mission was 27 years old. Many young people lived there, with about 38% being under 18.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Mission (Oregón) para niños

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