Hermiston-Pendleton, OR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

91,473

3.08% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.9

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

13.1%

9.18% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,979

8.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$198,400

11.7% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

38,363

3.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hermiston-Pendleton, OR had a population of 91.5k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $62,979. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hermiston-Pendleton, OR grew from 88,744 to 91,473, a 3.08% increase and its median household income grew from $57,791 to $62,979, a 8.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.2%), White (Hispanic) (15.8%), Other (Hispanic) (7.06%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.53%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.28%).

None of the households in Hermiston-Pendleton, 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.

92.8% of the residents in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR are Blue Mountain Community College (326 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR was $198,400, and the homeownership rate was 67.5%.

Most people in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR was 2 cars per household.

Hermiston-Pendleton, OR borders Kennewick-Richland, WA, La Grande, OR, and Walla Walla, WA.

United States Oregon

Population & Diversity

Hermiston-Pendleton, OR is home to a population of 91.5k people, from which 92.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.4% of Hermiston-Pendleton, OR residents were born outside of the country (9.49k people).

In 2021, there were 4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.8k people) in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.5k White (Hispanic) and 6.46k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.8%

2021 Citizenship

92.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.8% of Hermiston-Pendleton, OR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
57.8k ± 484
White (Hispanic)
14.5k ± 1.4k
Other (Hispanic)
6.46k ± 1.22k

29.1%

Hispanic Population

26.6k people

29.1% of the people in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR are hispanic (26.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
142,354 ± 9,105 people
Vietnam
23,437 ± 3,748 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.49k people

10.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.38k people

As of 2021, 10.4% of Hermiston-Pendleton, OR residents (9.49k 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 Hermiston-Pendleton, OR was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,104 ± 237
Gulf War (1990s)
1,071 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
990 ± 238

Hermiston-Pendleton, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hermiston-Pendleton, OR employs 38.4k people. The largest industries in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR are Retail Trade (4,849 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,570 people), and Manufacturing (4,181 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,536), Public Administration ($55,213), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,748).

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.

Employment

Occupations

38.4k

2021 Value

± 1,548

3.13%

1 Year growth

± 5.53%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR grew at a rate of 3.13%, from 37.2k employees to 38.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,255 people), Management Occupations (3,391 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,896 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hermiston-Pendleton, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

38.4k

2021 Value

± 1,548

3.13%

1 Year growth

± 5.53%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR grew at a rate of 3.13%, from 37.2k employees to 38.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR, are Retail Trade (4,849 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,570 people), and Manufacturing (4,181 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hermiston-Pendleton, OR, though some of these residents may live in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,837

Median earning men ± $2,000

$30,692

Median earning women ± $1,314

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,500), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,786), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,214).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,415), Wholesale Trade ($40,950), and Manufacturing ($39,072).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

585
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
414
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
304
Retail Trade

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

$642k
Manufacturing
$294k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$174k
Transportation & Warehousing, and Utilities

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 $23.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($13.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$183B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

95.4% growth

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

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

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

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

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

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

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

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

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

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR awarded 326 degrees. The student population of Hermiston-Pendleton, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 517 male students and 707 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR are White (196 and 60.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (104 and 31.9%), Unknown (10 and 3.07%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (8 and 2.45%).

The largest universities in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR by number of degrees awarded are Blue Mountain Community College (326 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (170 and 52.1%), General Studies (52 and 16%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (21 and 6.44%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,224 students enrolled in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 698 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
170 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
52 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 170 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Blue Mountain Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

326 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Mountain Community College with 326 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 102 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR, which is 0.455 times less than the 224 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 196 degrees mean that there were 1.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 104 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 ($5,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,601) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,053) 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

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Measure

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.

Educational Attainment

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Race

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).

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 Hermiston-Pendleton, OR was $198,400 in 2021, which is 0.81 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $177,600 to $198,400, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR is 67.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR is $62,979. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR was Washington County, OR with a value of $92,025, followed by Clackamas County, OR and Hood River County, OR, with respective values of $88,517 and $77,815.

Housing

Property

$198,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,410

$20,987

Median Property Taxes

±$1,049

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 Hermiston-Pendleton, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

67.5%

Homeownership

2021

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.5% of the housing units in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR was Washington County, OR with a value of $92,025, followed by Clackamas County, OR and Hood River County, OR, with respective values of $88,517 and $77,815.

The following map shows all of the counties in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$62,979

Median Household Income

± $3,118

31.1k

Number of Households

± 1,320

In 2021, the median household income of the 31.1k households in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR grew to $62,979 from the previous year's value of $57,791.

The following chart displays the households in Hermiston-Pendleton, 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 Hermiston-Pendleton, 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.

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 2021

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (4.66%)

In 2021, 80.8% of workers in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (4.66%).

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

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR (11.4k out of 87.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.3% of the population of Hermiston-Pendleton, OR has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.47% on military or VA plans.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

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

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.4% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.68%

Uninsured

45.7%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.47%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hermiston-Pendleton, OR declined by 6.89% from 7.17% to 6.68%.

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