Ashland City PUMA, OR

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2021 Population

106,527

0.443% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

47.2

0.212% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.4%

1.33% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,637

6.89% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$358,400

8.77% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

39,850

0.564% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Ashland City PUMA, OR had a population of 107k people with a median age of 47.2 and a median household income of $62,637. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ashland City PUMA, OR grew from 106,057 to 106,527, a 0.443% increase and its median household income grew from $58,600 to $62,637, a 6.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ashland City PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.6%), White (Hispanic) (7.11%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), Other (Hispanic) (1.8%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.62%).

8.98% of the households in Ashland City PUMA, 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.

97.1% of the residents in Ashland City PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County (Outside Medford & Central Point Cities)--Ashland City PUMA, OR are Southern Oregon University (1,292 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Ashland City PUMA, OR was $358,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%.

Most people in Ashland City PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Ashland City PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Ashland City PUMA, OR borders Del Norte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas & Siskiyou Counties PUMA, CA, Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR, Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR, and Douglas County PUMA, OR.

United States California Oregon

Population & Diversity

Ashland City PUMA, OR is home to a population of 107k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.05% of Ashland City PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (6.45k people).

In 2021, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.9k people) in Ashland City PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.58k White (Hispanic) and 4.11k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Ashland City PUMA, OR are Spanish (6,448 households), German (415 households), and Japanese (268 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,401

Women

50.1%

53,118

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 106,519 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Ashland City PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ashland City PUMA, OR was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ashland City PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.9k ± 1.64k
White (Hispanic)
7.58k ± 1.27k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.11k ± 634

10.7%

Hispanic Population

11.4k people

10.7% of the people in Ashland City PUMA, OR are hispanic (11.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,397 ± 1,188 people
Germany
431 ± 509 people
Canada
412 ± 497 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ashland City PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 2,397 Ashland City PUMA, OR residents, followed by Germany with 431 and Canada with 412.

Foreign-Born Population

6.05%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.45k people

5.41%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.73k people

As of 2021, 6.05% of Ashland City PUMA, OR residents (6.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ashland City PUMA, OR was 5.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,448 households (6.34%)
German
415 households (0.408%)
Japanese
268 households (0.263%)

8.98% of the households in Ashland City PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Ashland City PUMA, OR was Spanish. 6.34% of the households in Ashland City PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,263 ± 387
Gulf War (1990s)
993 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
802 ± 205

Ashland City PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ashland City PUMA, OR employs 39.9k people. The largest industries in Ashland City PUMA, OR are Restaurants & Food Services (3,106 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,420 people), and Construction (2,404 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($267,726), Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers ($131,263), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($130,907).

Males in Ashland City PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,522. The income inequality in Ashland City PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,346

Women

48.3%

20,730

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Ashland City PUMA, OR in 2020 was 40,076 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Ashland City PUMA, OR.

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Occupations

39.9k

2021 Value

−0.564%

1 Year decline

± −0.564%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ashland City PUMA, OR declined at a rate of −0.564%, from 40.1k employees to 39.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ashland City PUMA, OR, are Other managers (1,273 people), Registered nurses (1,130 people), and Cooks (1,024 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ashland City PUMA, 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

39.9k

2021 Value

−0.564%

1 Year decline

± −0.564%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ashland City PUMA, OR declined at a rate of −0.564%, from 40.1k employees to 39.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ashland City PUMA, OR, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,106 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,420 people), and Construction (2,404 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ashland City PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Ashland City PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,892

Median earning men ± $1,624

$30,622

Median earning women ± $1,422

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($68,814), Public Administration ($60,438), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,991).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,105), Construction ($49,323), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($40,581).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $23.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($13.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$183B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

95.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $183B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$33.6B
California
$27.6B
Texas
$6.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $33.6B, followed by California with $27.6B and Texas and $6.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 Ashland City PUMA, 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

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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 2021, universities in Ashland City PUMA, OR awarded 1,292 degrees. The student population of Ashland City PUMA, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,937 male students and 3,242 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ashland City PUMA, OR are White (794 and 63.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (141 and 11.3%), Unknown (133 and 10.7%), and Two or More Races (109 and 8.76%).

The largest universities in Ashland City PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Southern Oregon University (1,292 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County (Outside Medford & Central Point Cities)--Ashland City PUMA, OR are General Business Administration & Management (206 and 15.9%), Teacher Education (143 and 11.1%), and General Psychology (99 and 7.66%).

The median tuition cost in Jackson County (Outside Medford & Central Point Cities)--Ashland City PUMA, OR for a public four year colleges is $7,236 for in-state students and $21,492 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ashland City PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,179 (37.4% men and 62.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,179 students enrolled in Ashland City PUMA, OR, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,966 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
112 degrees awarded
General Psychology
99 degrees awarded
General Drama & Theater Arts
58 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackson County (Outside Medford & Central Point Cities)--Ashland City PUMA, OR was General Business Administration & Management with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jackson County (Outside Medford & Central Point Cities)--Ashland City PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Southern Oregon University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,292 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Oregon University with 1,292 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 429 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ashland City PUMA, OR, which is 0.497 times less than the 863 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 794 degrees mean that there were 5.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 141 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 ($7,236) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,121) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($999) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.537% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.665% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Ashland City PUMA, OR in 2021 were Some college (23.7k), High School or Equivalent (20.9k), and Bachelors Degree (16.6k).

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 Ashland City PUMA, OR was $358,400 in 2021, which is 1.46 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $329,500 to $358,400, a 8.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Ashland City PUMA, OR is 70.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ashland City PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ashland City PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ashland City PUMA, OR is $62,637. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ashland City PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

Housing

Property

$358,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,893

$30,988

Median Property Taxes

±$1,441

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

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

Rent vs Own

70.2%

Homeownership

2021

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.2% of the housing units in Ashland City PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ashland City PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ashland City PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Ashland City PUMA, 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.

$62,637

Median Household Income

± $2,666

44.1k

Number of Households

± 1,806

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.1k households in Ashland City PUMA, OR grew to $62,637 from the previous year's value of $58,600.

The following chart displays the households in Ashland City PUMA, 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

0.461

2021 Wage GINI in Ashland City PUMA, OR

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Ashland City PUMA, OR

In 2021, the income inequality in Ashland City PUMA, OR was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.15% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ashland City PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ashland City PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ashland City PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.6%)
Worked At Home (12.3%)
Carpooled (7.73%)

In 2021, 73.6% of workers in Ashland City PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.73%).

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

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ashland City PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.976% of the workforce in Ashland City PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ashland City PUMA, OR (14.1k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ashland City PUMA, 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

93.9% of the population of Ashland City PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 36.1% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 19.8% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 1.93% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1062 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1212 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 165 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,062 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.5% 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

6.13%

Uninsured

36.1%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

19.8%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

1.93%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ashland City PUMA, OR grew by 4.07% from 5.89% to 6.13%.

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