Douglas County, OR

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2020 Population

110,015

0.826% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

0.212% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

13%

11.2% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$50,031

5.85% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$210,800

5.82% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

43,767

1.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Douglas County, OR had a population of 110k people with a median age of 47 and a median household income of $50,031. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Douglas County, OR grew from 109,114 to 110,015, a 0.826% increase and its median household income grew from $47,267 to $50,031, a 5.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Douglas County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.3%), White (Hispanic) (4.21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.17%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.06%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.893%).

None of the households in Douglas 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.

98.9% of the residents in Douglas County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Douglas County, OR are Umpqua Community College (728 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Douglas County, OR was $210,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Douglas County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Douglas County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Douglas County, OR borders Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Jackson County, OR, Josephine County, OR, Klamath County, OR, and Lane County, OR.

Population & Diversity

Douglas County, OR is home to a population of 110k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.79% of Douglas County, OR residents were born outside of the country (3.07k people).

In 2020, there were 20.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.1k people) in Douglas County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.64k White (Hispanic) and 4.59k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of Douglas County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Douglas County, OR was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Douglas County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.1k ± 235
White (Hispanic)
4.64k ± 424
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.59k ± 483

5.93%

Hispanic Population

6.52k people

5.93% of the people in Douglas County, OR are hispanic (6.52k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
141,609 ± 9,081 people
Vietnam
22,538 ± 3,676 people
China
22,455 ± 3,669 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 141,609 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,538 and China with 22,455.

Foreign-Born Population

2.79%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.07k people

2.86%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.12k people

As of 2020, 2.79% of Douglas County, OR residents (3.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Douglas County, OR was 2.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,227 ± 399
Gulf War (2001-)
1,836 ± 386
Gulf War (1990s)
1,198 ± 265

Douglas County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Douglas County, OR employs 43.8k people. The largest industries in Douglas County, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,054 people), Retail Trade (5,769 people), and Manufacturing (5,028 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($58,993), Utilities ($57,434), and Public Administration ($47,367).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,561. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

43.8k

2020 Value

± 1,668

1.1%

1 Year growth

± 5.08%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Douglas County, OR grew at a rate of 1.1%, from 43.3k employees to 43.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Douglas County, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,891 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,107 people), and Management Occupations (3,464 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Douglas County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.8k

2020 Value

± 1,668

1.1%

1 Year growth

± 5.08%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Douglas County, OR grew at a rate of 1.1%, from 43.3k employees to 43.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Douglas County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,054 people), Retail Trade (5,769 people), and Manufacturing (5,028 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Douglas County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Douglas County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,738

Median earning men ± $1,163

$26,877

Median earning women ± $1,551

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($69,913), Wholesale Trade ($62,120), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,602).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($43,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,938), and Public Administration ($38,832).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

1,027
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
574
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
503
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$756k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$711k
Manufacturing
$192k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 $19B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($14.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oregon.

$185B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

93.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $185B. This is expected to increase 93.6% 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
$36.1B
California
$24.7B
Idaho
$3.73B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $36.1B, followed by California with $24.7B and Idaho and $3.73B.

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 Douglas County, OR went to Donald J. Trump with 67.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.84%).

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 5 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (67.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.84%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Douglas County, OR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 5 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 2020, universities in Douglas County, OR awarded 728 degrees. The student population of Douglas County, OR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 813 male students and 1,327 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Douglas County, OR are White (598 and 82.3%), followed by Unknown (36 and 4.95%), Two or More Races (32 and 4.4%), and Asian (16 and 2.2%).

The largest universities in Douglas County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Umpqua Community College (728 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Douglas County, OR are General Marketing & Marketing Management (168 and 23.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (159 and 21.8%), and Retailing & Retail Operations (133 and 18.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 2,140 students enrolled in Douglas County, OR, 38% men and 62% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,744 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
159 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
41 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Douglas County, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 159 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Umpqua Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

728 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Umpqua Community College with 728 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 277 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Douglas County, OR, which is 0.614 times less than the 451 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 598 degrees mean that there were 16.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 36 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 ($4,056) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,241) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,650) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.725% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.812% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (878k), High School or Equivalent (788k), and Bachelors Degree (661k).

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 Douglas County, OR was $210,800 in 2020, which is 0.917 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $199,200 to $210,800, a 5.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Douglas County, OR is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Douglas County, OR have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Douglas County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Douglas County, OR is $50,031. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Douglas County, OR was Census Tract 600 with a value of $80,227, followed by Census Tract 1100 and Census Tract 700, with respective values of $70,357 and $70,217.

In 2021, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Douglas County, OR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.351%.

Housing

Property

$210,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,201

$32,544

Median Property Taxes

±$1,415

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 Douglas County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.1%

Homeownership

2020

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.1% of the housing units in Douglas County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Douglas County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 600
Census Tract 1100
Census Tract 700

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Douglas County, OR was Census Tract 600 with a value of $80,227, followed by Census Tract 1100 and Census Tract 700, with respective values of $70,357 and $70,217.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Douglas County, 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.

$50,031

Median Household Income

± $1,730

46.4k

Number of Households

± 1,653

In 2020, the median household income of the 46.4k households in Douglas County, OR grew to $50,031 from the previous year's value of $47,267.

The following chart displays the households in Douglas 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2020, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.249% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Worked At Home (6.53%)

In 2020, 78.4% of workers in Douglas County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (6.53%).

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

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Douglas County, OR have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Douglas County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Douglas County, OR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.351%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Douglas County, OR (14.1k out of 109k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Douglas 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 17.6% of the children was living in poverty in Douglas County, OR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 15.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 219 in Douglas County, OR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 105 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.9% of the population of Douglas County, OR has health coverage, with 35.3% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 17.6% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 4.18% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Douglas County, OR see 1553 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.33% decrease from the previous year (1658 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1353 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 340 patients per year.

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

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oregon. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oregon, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,553 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Douglas County, OR

Primary care physicians in Douglas County, OR see an average of 1,553 patients per year. This represents a 6.33% decrease from the previous year (1,658 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oregon across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.5% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

6.14%

Uninsured

35.3%

Employer Coverage

21.7%

Medicaid

17.6%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

4.18%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Douglas County, OR declined by 1.96% from 6.26% to 6.14%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 56.5 in Douglas County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Douglas County, OR.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 34.1% in Douglas County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Douglas County, OR.

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