Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR

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2024 Population

122,352

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

45.3

0.667% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.9%

2.07% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$77,258

4.22% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$439,500

7.12% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

49,169

0.939% 1-year decline

About

6.57% of the households in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties 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.

97.7% of the residents in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR are Tillamook Bay Community College (157 degrees awarded in 2024), Clatsop Community College (99 degrees), and Christian Culinary Academy (9 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR was $439,500, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

Most people in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR borders Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR, Washington County (West)--Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR, Yamhill County PUMA, OR, Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR, Clark County (North)--Battle Ground City & Orchards PUMA, WA, Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, and Cowlitz, Pacific, & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA.

United States Oregon Washington

Population & Diversity

Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR is home to a population of 122k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.17% of Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (5.1k people).

In 2024, there were 20.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.86k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 4.41k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR are Spanish (5,497 households), German (418 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (187 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,558

Women

49.5%

61,704

Men

50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 122,262 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR.

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Citizenship

97.7%

2024 Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.7% of Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 788
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
4.86k ± 298
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
4.41k ± 652

8.89%

Hispanic Population

10.9k people

8.89% of the people in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR are hispanic (10.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,339 ± 1,176 people
Canada
377 ± 476 people
England
298 ± 423 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 2,339 Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR residents, followed by Canada with 377 and England with 298.

Foreign-Born Population

4.17%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.1k people

3.98%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.86k people

As of 2024, 4.17% of Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR residents (5.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR was 3.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,497 households (4.7%)
German
418 households (0.357%)
Other Indo-European Languages
187 households (0.16%)

6.57% of the households in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR was Spanish. 4.7% of the households in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties 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
3,808 ± 353
Gulf War (2001-)
2,428 ± 421
Gulf War (1990s)
1,334 ± 299

Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR.

Health

94.2% of the population of Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 41.2% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 2.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1,064 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,064 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1177 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 137 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,064 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,064 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,064 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.85%

Uninsured

41.2%

Employer Coverage

19.8%

Medicaid

17.1%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

2.45%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR grew by 1.75% from 5.75% to 5.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR employs 49.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR were Construction (4,287 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,198 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,183 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($171,532), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($160,717), and Administration of environmental quality & housing programs ($151,684).

Males in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,784. The income inequality in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,452

Women

45.7%

26,717

Men

54.3%

The workforce of Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR in 2024 was 49,169 people, with 45.7% woman, and 54.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

49.2k

2024 Value

−0.939%

1 Year decline

± −0.939%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR declined at a rate of −0.939%, from 49.6k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR, are Other managers (1,410 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,408 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,283 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

49.2k

2024 Value

−0.939%

1 Year decline

± −0.939%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR declined at a rate of −0.939%, from 49.6k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR, are Construction (4,287 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,198 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,183 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,126

Median earning men ± $2,210

$40,787

Median earning women ± $1,634

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($91,786), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($89,972), and Public Administration ($82,580).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($95,125), Public Administration ($66,379), and Manufacturing ($56,643).

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 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

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 Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR awarded 265 degrees. The student population of Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 545 male students and 818 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR are White (178 and 67.7%), Hispanic or Latino (41 and 15.6%), Unknown (23 and 8.75%), and Two or More Races (9 and 3.42%).

The largest universities in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Tillamook Bay Community College (157 and 59.2%), Clatsop Community College (99 and 37.4%), and Christian Culinary Academy (9 and 3.4%).

The most popular majors in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (134 and 50.6%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (31 and 11.7%), and General Studies (20 and 7.55%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2024 in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,363 (40% men and 60% 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 2024 there were 1,363 students enrolled in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 775 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
134 degrees awarded
General Studies
20 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 134 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tillamook Bay Community College
157 degrees awarded
Clatsop Community College
99 degrees awarded
Christian Culinary Academy
9 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tillamook Bay Community College with 157 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 89 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR, which is 0.506 times less than the 176 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 178 degrees mean that there were 4.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 41 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, 2-year ($4,230) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($773) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,512) 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 2024, 0.974% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.421% 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 Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (30.5k), Some college (27k), and Bachelors Degree (16k).

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 Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR was $439,500 in 2024, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $410,300 to $439,500, a 7.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR is 71.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$439,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,375

$36,177

Median Property Taxes

±$1,270

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 Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.1%

Homeownership

2024

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 71.1% of the housing units in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$77,258

Median Household Income

± $3,434

50.8k

Number of Households

± 1,776

In 2024, the median household income of the 50.8k households in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR grew to $77,258 from the previous year's value of $74,129.

The following chart displays the households in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties 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

0.414

2024 Wage GINI in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR

0.42

2023 Wage GINI in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR

In 2024, the income inequality in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.28% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.4%)
Worked At Home (14.2%)
Carpooled (10.9%)

In 2024, 69.4% of workers in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.2%) and those who carpooled to work (10.9%).

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

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.9% of the workforce in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties 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 Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR (13.1k out of 120k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties 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.