Community and heritage in Hermiston
Hermiston's community is young and mixed. This page points to the public bodies that serve it.
Who lives here
In the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, 54.5 percent of Hermiston residents (10,656 people, give or take about 730) identify as Hispanic or Latino, and the median age is 30.9. See the About page for the full table and margins of error.
History in brief
Wikipedia reports that Hermiston was incorporated in 1907 and that the Umatilla Army Depot, built during World War II, took the population from 803 in 1940 to 3,804 in 1950.
The city
The City of Hermiston runs parks and recreation. Its page lists 21 parks, over 12 miles of trails, the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center, the Hermiston Community Center and the Harkenrider Senior Center. Community events it names include Summer Movies in the Park, Melon Fest, the Stars and Stripes 4th of July Celebration, the Hermiston Holiday Market and the Tree Lighting Celebration and Lighted Parade. The Hermiston Public Library has its own calendar.
Schools
The Hermiston School District lists nine schools on its site: Hermiston High, Armand Larive Middle, Sandstone Middle and the elementary schools Desert View, Highland Hills, Loma Vista, Rocky Heights, Sunset and West Park. District calendars and registration are on the district site.