Clatsop County, OR

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2021 Population
40,720
2.68% 1-year growth
US Senator
Ron Wyden
Democratic Party
US Senator
Jeff Merkley
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
44.5
0.225% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
9.93%
3.56% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$61,846
7.62% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$340,700
10.1% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
18,593
2.38% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Clatsop County, OR had a population of 40.7k people with a median age of 44.5 and a median household income of $61,846. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Clatsop County, OR grew from 39,656 to 40,720, a 2.68% increase and its median household income grew from $57,466 to $61,846, a 7.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clatsop County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.4%), White (Hispanic) (5.39%), Other (Hispanic) (1.74%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.53%).

None of the households in Clatsop 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.

97.9% of the residents in Clatsop County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clatsop County, OR are Clatsop Community College (102 degrees awarded in 2021) and Christian Culinary Academy (6 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Clatsop County, OR was $340,700, and the homeownership rate was 61.1%.

Most people in Clatsop County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Clatsop County, OR was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Clatsop County, OR is home to a population of 40.7k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.82% of Clatsop County, OR residents were born outside of the country (1.96k people).

In 2021, there were 15.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.7k people) in Clatsop County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.19k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.9%
2021 Citizenship
97.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Clatsop County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Clatsop County, OR was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clatsop County, OR
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    33.7k ± 559
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.2k ± 584
  3. White (Hispanic)
    2.19k ± 257
8.88%
Hispanic Population
3.62k people

In 2021, there were 15.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.7k people) in Clatsop County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.19k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.88% of the people in Clatsop County, OR are hispanic (3.62k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    142,354 ± 9,105 people
  2. Vietnam
    23,437 ± 3,748 people
  3. China
    22,282 ± 3,655 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 142,354 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 23,437 and China with 22,282.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.82%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.96k people
4.99%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.98k people

As of 2021, 4.82% of Clatsop County, OR residents (1.96k 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 Clatsop County, OR was 4.99%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,525 ± 196
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    606 ± 186
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    501 ± 182

Clatsop County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.52 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Clatsop County, OR employs 18.6k people. The largest industries in Clatsop County, OR are Retail Trade (3,022 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,747 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,361 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($130,333), Manufacturing ($62,188), and Public Administration ($59,044).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,491. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

18.6k
2021 Value
± 1,023
2.38%
1 Year growth
± 7.47%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clatsop County, OR grew at a rate of 2.38%, from 18.2k employees to 18.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clatsop County, OR, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,153 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,091 people), and Management Occupations (1,673 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clatsop County, OR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

18.6k
2021 Value
± 1,023
2.38%
1 Year growth
± 7.47%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clatsop County, OR grew at a rate of 2.38%, from 18.2k employees to 18.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clatsop County, OR, are Retail Trade (3,022 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,747 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,361 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clatsop County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Clatsop County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,289
Median earning men ± $2,020
$31,016
Median earning women ± $2,892

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,250), Public Administration ($62,604), and Manufacturing ($57,039).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($66,667), Wholesale Trade ($57,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,361).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 456
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 359
    Retail Trade
  3. 347
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $348k
    Manufacturing
  2. $156k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $108k
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

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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
  1. $23.1B
  2. $18.8B
  3. $13.9B

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.

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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.

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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
  1. $33.6B
  2. $27.6B
  3. $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).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clatsop County, OR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.83%).

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.

US Senators from Oregon

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Ron Wyden
Senator from Oregon3
Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.
Jeff Merkley
Senator from Oregon2
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Clatsop County, OR awarded 108 degrees. The student population of Clatsop County, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 354 male students and 400 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clatsop County, OR are White (79 and 73.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (22 and 20.4%), Two or More Races (5 and 4.63%), and Asian (1 and 0.926%).

The largest universities in Clatsop County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Clatsop Community College (102 and 94.4%) and Christian Culinary Academy (6 and 5.56%).

The most popular majors in Clatsop County, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (36 and 33.3%), Registered Nursing (22 and 20.4%), and General Studies (18 and 16.7%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Clatsop County, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 83.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 754 (46.9% men and 53.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 754 students enrolled in Clatsop County, OR, 46.9% men and 53.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 428 records, of which 54% were women and 46% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 36 degree-majors awarded
  2. 22 degree-majors awarded
  3. 18 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Clatsop County, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 36 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 102 degrees awarded
  2. 6 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clatsop Community College with 102 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 41 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clatsop County, OR, which is 0.612 times less than the 67 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 79 degrees mean that there were 3.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 22 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,780) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,590) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.831% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.823% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (871k), High School or Equivalent (794k), and Bachelors Degree (678k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Clatsop County, OR was $340,700 in 2021, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $309,500 to $340,700, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Clatsop County, OR is 61.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Clatsop County, OR have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clatsop County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clatsop County, OR is $61,846. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clatsop County, OR was Census Tract 9513 with a value of $87,718, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9507, with respective values of $80,767 and $79,483.

In 2022, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clatsop County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.23%.

Property

$340,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$11,263
$10,165
Median Property Taxes
±$620

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

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Rent vs Own

61.1%
Homeownership
2021
67.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 61.1% of the housing units in Clatsop County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9513
  2. Census Tract 9506
  3. Census Tract 9507

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clatsop County, OR was Census Tract 9513 with a value of $87,718, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9507, with respective values of $80,767 and $79,483.

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

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Household Income

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$61,846
Median Household Income
± $2,651
16.6k
Number of Households
± 954

In 2021, the median household income of the 16.6k households in Clatsop County, OR grew to $61,846 from the previous year's value of $57,466.

The following chart displays the households in Clatsop 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clatsop County, OR is from Oregon.
0.462
2021 Wage GINI in Oregon
0.464
2020 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2021, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (72.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.25%)
  3. Carpooled (8.14%)

In 2021, 72.6% of workers in Clatsop County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.25%) and those who carpooled to work (8.14%).

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Commute Time

20.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clatsop County, OR have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.25% of the workforce in Clatsop County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clatsop County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.23%.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.93% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clatsop County, OR (3.99k out of 40.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clatsop County, 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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13% of the children was living in poverty in Clatsop County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.3%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 163 in Clatsop County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 26.7 per 100,000 population.

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91.4% of the population of Clatsop County, OR has health coverage, with 36.8% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 3.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clatsop County, OR see 1490 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.55% decrease from the previous year (1529 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1394 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 268 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,490 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clatsop County, OR

Primary care physicians in Clatsop County, OR see an average of 1,490 patients per year. This represents a 2.55% decrease from the previous year (1,529 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.63%
Uninsured
36.8%
Employer Coverage
18.2%
Medicaid
16.5%
Medicare
16.3%
Non-Group
3.6%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clatsop County, OR grew by 4.09% from 8.29% to 8.63%.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Clatsop County, OR.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 29.8% in Clatsop County, OR.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.15% in Clatsop County, OR.

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