Deschutes County, OR

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Population

175,321

2.64% growth

Median Age

42.1


Median Household Income

$59,152

9.11% growth

Poverty Rate

12.1%


Number of Employees

83,721

6.23% growth

Median Property Value

$298,200

8.32% growth

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Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Deschutes County, OR had a population of 175k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $59,152. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Deschutes County, OR grew from 170,813 to 175,321, a 2.64% increase and its median household income grew from $54,211 to $59,152, a 9.11% increase.

The population of Deschutes County, OR is 87.7% White Alone, 7.81% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.22% Two or More Races. N/A% of the people in Deschutes County, OR speak a non-English language, and 97.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Deschutes County, OR are Central Oregon Community College (1,154 degrees awarded in 2016), Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College (73 degrees), and Sage School of Massage & Esthetics (14 degrees).

The median property value in Deschutes County, OR is $298,200, and the homeownership rate is 65.3%. Most people in Deschutes County, OR commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 16.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Deschutes County, OR is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Deschutes County, OR employs 83.7k people. The largest industries in Deschutes County, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,532 people), Retail Trade (11,041 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,291 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,048), Public Administration ($56,516), and Information ($54,302).

Median household income in Deschutes County, OR is $59,152. Males in Deschutes County, OR have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,053. The income inequality in Deschutes County, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,152

2017 value

± $2,132

9.11%

1 Year Growth

± 4.67%

Households in Deschutes County, OR have a median annual income of $59,152, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,211 in 2016, which represents a 9.11% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$61,970

Average Male Salary

± $1,681

$48,053

Average Female Salary

± $1,355

In 2017, full-time male employees in Oregon made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Oregon by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $56,926 ± $5,268

  2. White

    $47,707 ± $1,033

  3. Alaska Native

    $40,267 ± $28,756

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Oregon workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.469

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 1

  2. Census Tract 19.01

  3. Census Tract 13

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Deschutes County, OR was Census Tract 1 with a value of $99,722, followed by Census Tract 19.01 and Census Tract 13, with respective values of $84,583 and $80,341.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Deschutes County, OR (21.1k out of 174k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    18,960 ± 1,194

  2. Hispanic

    2,402 ± 499

  3. Two Or More

    595 ± 238

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Deschutes 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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

83.7k

2017 Value

± 2,444

6.23%

1 Year growth

± 3.9%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Deschutes County, OR grew at a rate of 6.23%, from 78.8k employees to 83.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Deschutes County, OR, are Sales & Related Occupations (10,801 people), Management Occupations (10,096 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,657 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Deschutes County, OR.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Deschutes County, OR, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (10,801 people), Management Occupations (10,096 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,657 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Deschutes County, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.36 times higher than expected), Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.23 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.22 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Deschutes County, OR, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($93,289), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($75,659), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($62,442).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

83.7k

2017 Value

± 2,444

6.23%

1 Year growth

± 3.9%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Deschutes County, OR grew at a rate of 6.23%, from 78.8k employees to 83.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Deschutes County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,532 people), Retail Trade (11,041 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,291 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Deschutes County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Deschutes County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Deschutes County, OR, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,532 people), Retail Trade (11,041 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,291 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Deschutes County, OR has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.52 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.5 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.49 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Deschutes County, OR, by median earnings, are Utilities ($81,048), Public Administration ($56,516), and Information ($54,302).

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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

  1. Mixed freight

    $18.5B

  2. Electronics

    $13.1B

  3. Motorized vehicles

    $12.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $18.5B, followed by Electronics ($13.1B) and Motorized vehicles ($12.8B).

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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$134B

2015 Value

$201B

Projected 2045 Value

49.9% growth

In 2015, total outbound Oregon trade was $134B. This is expected to increase 49.9% to $201B by 2045.

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. Washington

    $26.5B

  2. California

    $17.6B

  3. Minnesota

    $2.94B

In 2015, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $26.5B, followed by California with $17.6B and Minnesota and $2.94B.

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

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Health

89.3% of the population of Deschutes County, OR has health coverage, with 38.3% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 17.8% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Deschutes County, OR was $8,044 in 2014. This is a 7.73% increase from the previous year ($7,467).

Primary care physicians in Deschutes County, OR see 918 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.75% decrease from the previous year (974 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1217 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 253 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Crook County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.2%). Additionally, Linn County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (35.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

918 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Deschutes County, OR see an average of 918 patients per year. This represents a 5.75% decrease 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,232

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,185

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,942

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Oregon (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 7.73%, from $7,467 to $8,044.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

10.7%

Uninsured

38.3%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

17.8%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Deschutes County, OR declined by 17.8% from 13.1% to 10.7%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Crook County

    14.2% prevalence

  2. Wheeler County

    13.3% prevalence

  3. Lincoln County

    13.3% prevalence

Crook County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Oregon, at 14.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Oregon by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Deschutes County, OR is home to a population of 175k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 4.03% of Deschutes County, OR residents were born outside of the country (7.06k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Deschutes County, OR is composed of 154k White Alone residents (87.7%), 13.7k Hispanic or Latino residents (7.81%), 3.89k Two or More Races residents (2.22%), 2k Asian Alone residents (1.14%), 935 Black or African American Alone residents (0.533%), 703 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.401%), 182 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.104%), and 154 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0878%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Deschutes County, OR are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

42

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

47

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.6

In 2017, the median age of all people in Deschutes County, OR was 42.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Deschutes County, OR are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Deschutes County, OR residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.03%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

7.06k people

4.14%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

7.08k people

As of 2017, 4.03% of Deschutes County, OR residents (7.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Deschutes County, OR was 4.14%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    146,430 ± 9,222 people

  2. Vietnam

    21,288 ± 3,573 people

  3. China

    20,489 ± 3,505 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 146,430 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 21,288 and China with 20,489.

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Citizenship

97.6%

2017 Citizenship

97.4%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.6% of Deschutes County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Deschutes County, OR was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    154k ± 128

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    13.7k ± 1.14k

  3. Two or More Races

    3.89k ± 400

In 2017, there were 11.2 times more White Alone residents (154k people) in Deschutes County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.7k Hispanic or Latino and 3.89k Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Deschutes County, OR as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Deschutes County, OR citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Deschutes County, OR was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Deschutes County, OR are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    5,764 ± 554

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,486 ± 347

  3. Korea

    1,111 ± 219

Deschutes County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.88 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Deschutes County, OR awarded 1,241 degrees. The student population of Deschutes County, OR is skewed towards women, with 3,150 male students and 3,815 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Deschutes County, OR are White (946 and 76.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (119 and 9.59%), Unknown (91 and 7.33%), and Two or More Races (45 and 3.63%).

The largest universities in Deschutes County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Central Oregon Community College (1,154 and 93%), Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College (73 and 5.88%), and Sage School of Massage & Esthetics (14 and 1.13%).

The most popular majors in Deschutes County, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (451 and 36.3%), Health Information & Medical Records Technology (118 and 9.51%), and General Studies (82 and 6.61%).

The median tuition costs in Deschutes County, OR are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $8,400 and $27,195 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Registered Nursing

    43 degrees awarded

  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    451 degrees awarded

  3. General Studies

    82 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Deschutes County, OR was Registered Nursing with 43 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Central Oregon Community College

    1,154 degrees awarded

  2. Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College

    73 degrees awarded

  3. Sage School of Massage & Esthetics

    14 degrees awarded

$8,400

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the Deschutes County, OR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Oregon Community College with 1,154 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

472

Degrees Awarded to Men

769

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 472 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Deschutes County, OR, which is 0.614 times less than the 769 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Deschutes County, OR by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    946 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    119 degrees awarded

  3. Unknown

    91 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Deschutes County, OR were to White students. These 946 degrees mean that there were 7.95 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 119 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Deschutes County, OR was $298,200 in 2017, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $275,300 to $298,200, a 8.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Deschutes County, OR is 65.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Deschutes County, OR have an average commute time of 16.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Deschutes County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$59,152

Median Household Income

± $2,132

69.6k

Number of Households

± 2,173

In 2017, the median household income of the 69.6k households in Deschutes County, OR grew to $59,152 from the previous year's value of $54,211.

The following chart displays the households in Deschutes 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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Housing

Property Value

$298,200

2017 Median

± $7,234

$275,300

2016 Median

± $6,340

In 2017, the median property value in Deschutes County, OR grew to to $298,200 from the previous year's value of $275,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Deschutes County, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Deschutes County, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Deschutes County, OR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Deschutes County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

65.3%

2017 Homeownership

65.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 65.3% of the housing units in Deschutes County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Deschutes County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Deschutes County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Deschutes County, OR have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

16.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Deschutes County, OR have a shorter commute time (16.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Deschutes County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    74.3%

  2. Worked At Home

    10.4%

  3. Carpooled

    9.3%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Deschutes County, OR was Drove Alone (74.3%), followed by those who Worked At Home (10.4%) and those who Carpooled (9.3%).

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.

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