Bend, OR

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2022 Population

99,442

2.47% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

39.5

1.8% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

9.52%

4.89% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$82,671

11.3% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$576,900

24.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

53,007

5.23% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Bend, OR had a population of 99.4k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $82,671. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Bend, OR grew from 97,042 to 99,442, a 2.47% increase and its median household income grew from $74,253 to $82,671, a 11.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bend, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.89%), White (Hispanic) (4.88%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.22%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.58%).

None of the households in Bend, 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.

97.8% of the residents in Bend, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bend, OR are Central Oregon Community College (818 degrees awarded in 2022), Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College (93 degrees), and Premiere Aesthetics Institute (495262) (43 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Bend, OR was $576,900, and the homeownership rate was 61.2%.

Most people in Bend, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Bend, OR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Bend, OR is home to a population of 99.4k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.23% of Bend, OR residents were born outside of the country (5.2k people).

In 2022, there were 17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.9k people) in Bend, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.87k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 4.85k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2022 Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.8% of Bend, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Bend, OR was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bend, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.9k ± 1.21k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.87k ± 607
White (Hispanic)
4.85k ± 899

8.97%

Hispanic Population

8.92k people

8.97% of the people in Bend, OR are hispanic (8.92k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

5.23%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.2k people

5.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.29k people

As of 2022, 5.23% of Bend, OR residents (5.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bend, OR was 5.45%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,031 ± 382
Gulf War (2001-)
1,004 ± 287
Gulf War (1990s)
566 ± 207

Bend, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bend, OR employs 53k people. The largest industries in Bend, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,372 people), Retail Trade (7,155 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,670 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($190,496), Finance & Insurance ($91,917), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,443).

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

53k

2022 Value

± 2,198

5.23%

1 Year growth

± 5.77%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bend, OR grew at a rate of 5.23%, from 50.4k employees to 53k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bend, OR, are Sales & Related Occupations (6,884 people), Management Occupations (6,513 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,232 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bend, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

53k

2022 Value

± 2,198

5.23%

1 Year growth

± 5.77%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bend, OR grew at a rate of 5.23%, from 50.4k employees to 53k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bend, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,372 people), Retail Trade (7,155 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,670 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bend, OR, though some of these residents may live in Bend, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,542

Median earning men ± $3,017

$39,597

Median earning women ± $1,863

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,488), Public Administration ($79,350), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($77,184).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($74,081), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,453), and Construction ($58,935).

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.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

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

Voting results are not available for Bend, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

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 Bend, OR awarded 983 degrees. The student population of Bend, OR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,533 male students and 3,059 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bend, OR are White (754 and 76.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (123 and 12.5%), Two or More Races (38 and 3.87%), and Unknown (37 and 3.76%).

The largest universities in Bend, OR by number of degrees awarded are Central Oregon Community College (818 and 83.2%), Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College (93 and 9.46%), and Premiere Aesthetics Institute (495262) (43 and 4.37%).

The most popular majors in Bend, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (388 and 39.5%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (67 and 6.82%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (51 and 5.19%).

The median tuition cost in Bend, OR for a public four year colleges is $10,065 for in-state students and $31,200 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Bend, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,592 (45.3% men and 54.7% 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

In 2022 there were 5,592 students enrolled in Bend, OR, 45.3% men and 54.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,657 records, of which 53.5% were women and 46.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
388 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Bend, OR was Registered Nursing with 45 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Oregon Community College
818 degrees awarded
Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College
93 degrees awarded
Premiere Aesthetics Institute (495262)
43 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Oregon Community College with 818 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 337 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bend, OR, which is 0.522 times less than the 646 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 754 degrees mean that there were 6.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 123 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

Public, 4-year or above ($10,065) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,563) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) 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

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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 Bend, OR was $576,900 in 2022, which is 2.05 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $462,400 to $576,900, a 24.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Bend, OR is 61.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Bend, OR have an average commute time of 17.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bend, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$576,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$18,654

$25,814

Median Property Taxes

±$1,286

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 Bend, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

61.2%

Homeownership

2022

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 61.2% of the housing units in Bend, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bend, 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 12
Census Tract 1

The following map shows all of the places in Bend, 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.

$82,671

Median Household Income

± $5,265

42.2k

Number of Households

± 1,839

In 2022, the median household income of the 42.2k households in Bend, OR grew to $82,671 from the previous year's value of $74,253.

The following chart displays the households in Bend, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bend, 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 2022

Drove Alone (66.1%)
Worked At Home (19%)
Carpooled (8.13%)

In 2022, 66.1% of workers in Bend, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19%) and those who carpooled to work (8.13%).

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

17.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bend, OR have a shorter commute time (17.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Bend, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.52% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bend, OR (9.42k out of 99k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

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 Bend, OR has health coverage, with 46.6% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 18.5% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Deschutes County, OR see 1004 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.08% increase from the previous year (974 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1170 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 179 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Deschutes County, OR.

1,004 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Deschutes County, OR

Primary care physicians in Deschutes County, OR see an average of 1,004 patients per year. This represents a 3.08% increase from the previous year (974 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.94%

Uninsured

46.6%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

18.5%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bend, OR declined by 7.89% from 7.54% to 6.94%.

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

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