Jefferson County, OR

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Population

22,707

1.8% growth

Poverty Rate

20.9%


Median Age

40.6


Median Household Income

$48,464

2.98% growth

Number of Employees

8,073

0.677% decline

Median Property Value

$178,300

11.9% growth

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In 2017, Jefferson County, OR had a population of 22.7k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $48,464. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Jefferson County, OR grew from 22,305 to 22,707, a 1.8% increase and its median household income grew from $47,063 to $48,464, a 2.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (16.4%), White (Hispanic) (9.74%), Some Other Race (Hispanic) (8.07%), and Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.7%). N/A% of the people in Jefferson County, OR speak a non-English language, and 95.9% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Jefferson County, OR is $178,300, and the homeownership rate is 68.7%. Most people in Jefferson County, OR commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, OR is 2 cars per household.

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United StatesOregon

COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, OR employs 8.07k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, OR are Manufacturing (1,036 people), Retail Trade (1,000 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (966 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,708), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,338), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,307).

Median household income in Jefferson County, OR is $48,464. Males in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,464

2017 value

± $3,467

2.98%

1 Year Growth

± 9.52%

Households in Jefferson County, OR have a median annual income of $48,464, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,063 in 2016, which represents a 2.98% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Jefferson County, OR compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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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.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Oregon by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson 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 9601

  2. Census Tract 9603.01

  3. Census Tract 9603.02

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, OR was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $59,688, followed by Census Tract 9603.01 and Census Tract 9603.02, with respective values of $56,516 and $55,208.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

20.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, OR (4.56k out of 21.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

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

    2,368 ± 315

  2. Native American

    1,657 ± 193

  3. Hispanic

    1,229 ± 231

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson County, OR is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

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

8.07k

2017 Value

± 560

-0.677%

1 Year decline

± 9.93%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Jefferson County, OR declined at a rate of -0.677%, from 8.13k employees to 8.07k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (899 people), Management Occupations (780 people), and Production Occupations (673 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, OR.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, OR, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (899 people), Management Occupations (780 people), and Production Occupations (673 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Jefferson County, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (5.8 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.49 times), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.84 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, OR, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($83,438), Legal Occupations ($65,750), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($64,205).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.07k

2017 Value

± 560

-0.677%

1 Year decline

± 9.93%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Jefferson County, OR declined at a rate of -0.677%, from 8.13k employees to 8.07k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, OR, are Manufacturing (1,036 people), Retail Trade (1,000 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (966 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, OR, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (1,036 people), Retail Trade (1,000 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (966 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Jefferson County, OR has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8.5 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.72 times), and Public Administration (1.69 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Jefferson County, OR, by median earnings, are Utilities ($77,708), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,338), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,307).

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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

    $20.9B

  2. Electronics

    $15.1B

  3. Motorized vehicles

    $13.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $20.9B, followed by Electronics ($15.1B) and Motorized vehicles ($13.7B).

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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$146B

2020 Value

$201B

Projected 2045 Value

37.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $146B. This is expected to increase 37.6% 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

    $28.1B

  2. California

    $19.5B

  3. Minnesota

    $3.12B

In 2015, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $28.1B, followed by California with $19.5B and Minnesota and $3.12B.

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

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Health

86.9% of the population of Jefferson County, OR has health coverage, with 30.2% on employee plans, 27.3% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.92% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, OR see 2061 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.5% increase from the previous year (1849 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2098 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 745 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

2,061 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, OR see an average of 2,061 patients per year. This represents a 11.5% increase from the previous year (1,849 patients).

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

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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

13.1%

Uninsured

30.2%

Employer Coverage

27.3%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.92%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, OR declined by 18% from 16% to 13.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson 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

Jefferson County, OR is home to a population of 22.7k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 7.13% of Jefferson County, OR residents were born outside of the country (1.62k people).

In 2017, there were 3.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.7k people) in Jefferson County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.73k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 2.21k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

40

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

44

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Jefferson County, OR was 40.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Jefferson County, OR are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Jefferson County, OR residents was 40.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.13%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.62k people

7.17%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.6k people

As of 2017, 7.13% of Jefferson County, OR residents (1.62k 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 Jefferson County, OR was 7.17%, 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

95.9%

2017 Citizenship

95.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 95.9% of Jefferson County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, OR was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, OR

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    13.7k ± 16

  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)

    3.73k ± 124

  3. White (Hispanic)

    2.21k ± 419

In 2017, there were 3.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.7k people) in Jefferson County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.73k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 2.21k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    769 ± 122

  2. Korea

    190 ± 67

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    119 ± 64

Jefferson County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson County, OR was $178,300 in 2017, which is 0.776 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $159,400 to $178,300, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, OR is 68.7%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Jefferson County, OR have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Jefferson County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$178,300

2017 Median

± $12,466

$159,400

2016 Median

± $8,851

In 2017, the median property value in Jefferson County, OR grew to to $178,300 from the previous year's value of $159,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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

$48,464

Median Household Income

± $3,467

7.63k

Number of Households

± 517

In 2017, the median household income of the 7.63k households in Jefferson County, OR grew to $48,464 from the previous year's value of $47,063.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson 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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Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Jefferson County, OR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

68.7%

2017 Homeownership

68.8%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 68.7% of the housing units in Jefferson County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

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

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Commute Time

19.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, OR have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0.681% of the workforce in Jefferson County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    74.7%

  2. Carpooled

    14.8%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.98%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Jefferson County, OR was Drove Alone (74.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (14.8%) and those who Worked At Home (5.98%).

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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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

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