Union County, OR

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2023 Population

26,192

0.358% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.1

1.01% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.8%

3.72% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$64,212

3.66% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$260,500

7.03% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

11,657

1.29% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Union County, OR had a population of 26.2k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $64,212. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Union County, OR declined from 26,286 to 26,192, a −0.358% decrease and its median household income grew from $61,946 to $64,212, a 3.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Union County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.72%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.22%), White (Hispanic) (2%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.31%).

None of the households in Union County, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Union County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Union County, OR are Eastern Oregon University (863 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Union County, OR was $260,500, and the homeownership rate was 64.6%.

Most people in Union County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Union County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Union County, OR borders Baker County, OR, Grant County, OR, Umatilla County, OR, and Wallowa County, OR.

United States Oregon La Grande, OR

Population & Diversity

Union County, OR is home to a population of 26.2k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.26% of Union County, OR residents were born outside of the country (854 people).

In 2023, there were 23.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.6k people) in Union County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 975 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 581 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Union County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Union County, OR was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Union County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Union County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
22.6k ± 232
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
975 ± 170
Two+ (Hispanic)
581 ± 202

5.35%

Hispanic Population

1.4k people

5.35% of the people in Union County, OR are hispanic (1.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Union County, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
143,534 ± 9,142 people
Vietnam
22,912 ± 3,706 people
China
22,028 ± 3,634 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 143,534 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,912 and China with 22,028.

Foreign-Born Population

3.26%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

854 people

2.87%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

754 people

As of 2023, 3.26% of Union County, OR residents (854 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Union County, OR was 2.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Union County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
494 ± 139
Vietnam
489 ± 103
Gulf War (1990s)
99 ± 47

Union County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Union County, OR employs 11.7k people. The largest industries in Union County, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,691 people), Retail Trade (1,621 people), and Manufacturing (1,160 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($91,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,063), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,458).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,064. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.7k

2023 Value

± 657

1.29%

1 Year growth

± 7.87%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Union County, OR grew at a rate of 1.29%, from 11.5k employees to 11.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Union County, OR, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,219 people), Management Occupations (1,079 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (990 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Union County, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.7k

2023 Value

± 657

1.29%

1 Year growth

± 7.87%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Union County, OR grew at a rate of 1.29%, from 11.5k employees to 11.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Union County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,691 people), Retail Trade (1,621 people), and Manufacturing (1,160 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Union County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Union County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,258

Median earning men ± $2,620

$29,532

Median earning women ± $1,824

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($75,500), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,208), and Public Administration ($64,904).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($58,241), Public Administration ($58,000), and Manufacturing ($45,833).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

73
Construction
55
Other Services (except Public Administration)
35
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$96.1k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$69.1k
Manufacturing
$53k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Union County, OR went to Donald J. Trump with 68.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.61%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.61%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Union County, OR went to Donald J. Trump with 68.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.61%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Union County, OR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Union County, OR awarded 863 degrees. The student population of Union County, OR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,065 male students and 1,609 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Union County, OR are White (605 and 70.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (129 and 15%), Two or More Races (40 and 4.64%), and Unknown (25 and 2.9%).

The largest universities in Union County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Oregon University (863 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Union County, OR are Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (128 and 14.8%), Teacher Education & Professional Development (107 and 12.4%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (66 and 7.65%).

The median tuition cost in Union County, OR for a public four year colleges is $8,213 for in-state students and $21,533 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Union County, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,674 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,674 students enrolled in Union County, OR, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,848 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
128 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
56 degrees awarded
Fire Services Administration
44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Union County, OR was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 128 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Union County, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Eastern Oregon University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

863 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Oregon University with 863 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 295 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Union County, OR, which is 0.519 times less than the 568 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 605 degrees mean that there were 4.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 129 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,213) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,983) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Measure

In 2022, 0.928% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.891% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (868k), High School or Equivalent (807k), and Bachelors Degree (693k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Union County, OR was $260,500 in 2023, which is 0.859 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $243,400 to $260,500, a 7.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Union County, OR is 64.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Union County, OR have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Union County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Union County, OR is $64,212. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Union County, OR was Census Tract 9706 with a value of $93,185, followed by Census Tract 9703 and Census Tract 9704, with respective values of $75,452 and $65,700.

In 2023, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Union County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.65%.

Housing

Property

$260,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,137

$7,011

Median Property Taxes

±$449

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Union County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Union County, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.6%

Homeownership

2023

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.6% of the housing units in Union County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Union County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9706
Census Tract 9703
Census Tract 9704

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Union County, OR was Census Tract 9706 with a value of $93,185, followed by Census Tract 9703 and Census Tract 9704, with respective values of $75,452 and $65,700.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Union County, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,212

Median Household Income

± $3,369

10.9k

Number of Households

± 617

In 2023, the median household income of the 10.9k households in Union County, OR grew to $64,212 from the previous year's value of $61,946.

The following chart displays the households in Union County, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Union County, OR is from Oregon.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2022, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.21% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.6%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (6.83%)

In 2023, 73.6% of workers in Union County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (6.83%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Union County, OR have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in Union County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Union County, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Union County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Union County, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Union County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.65%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Union County, OR (4.07k out of 25.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Union County, OR is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 22% of the children was living in poverty in Union County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.1% of the population of Union County, OR has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Union County, OR see 1106 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.23% decrease from the previous year (1167 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1456 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 243 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,106 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Union County, OR

Primary care physicians in Union County, OR see an average of 1,106 patients per year. This represents a 5.23% decrease from the previous year (1,167 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Union County, OR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.92%

Uninsured

40.8%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Union County, OR declined by 5.58% from 7.33% to 6.92%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Union County, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 55.4 in Union County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Union County, OR.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.2% in Union County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Union County, OR.