Keizer, OR

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    39,082
    US Senator
    Ron Wyden
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Jeff Merkley
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.4
    1.08% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.05%
    4.53% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $84,813
    4.43% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $434,100
    9.43% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    18,959
    3.84% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Keizer, 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.

    95% of the residents in Keizer, OR are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Keizer, OR was $434,100, and the homeownership rate was 62.9%.

    Most people in Keizer, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Keizer, OR was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesOregonMarion County, ORSalem, ORMarion County (West Central)--Salem (North), Keizer Cities & Hayesville PUMA, ORMarion County (Outside Salem & Keizer Cities)--Woodburn & Silverton Cities PUMA, ORPolk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR

    Population & Diversity

    Keizer, OR is home to a population of 39.1k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.11% of Keizer, OR residents were born outside of the country (3.56k people).

    In 2024, there were 8.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.6k people) in Keizer, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.21k Other (Hispanic) and 3.06k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95% of Keizer, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Keizer, OR was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Keizer, OR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      26.6k ± 1.23k
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      3.21k ± 918
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      3.06k ± 999
    23.3%
    Hispanic Population
    9.12k people

    In 2024, there were 8.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.6k people) in Keizer, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.21k Other (Hispanic) and 3.06k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    23.3% of the people in Keizer, OR are hispanic (9.12k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Keizer, OR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      144,017 ± 9,158 people
    2. Vietnam
      20,980 ± 3,547 people
    3. India
      20,652 ± 3,520 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 144,017 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 20,980 and India with 20,652.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.11%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.56k people
    9.29%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.62k people

    As of 2024, 9.11% of Keizer, OR residents (3.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Keizer, OR was 9.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      836 ± 190
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      735 ± 273
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      506 ± 196

    Keizer, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Keizer, OR.

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    Health

    95.9% of the population of Keizer, OR has health coverage, with 49.6% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

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

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.06%
    Uninsured
    49.6%
    Employer Coverage
    19.3%
    Medicaid
    13.6%
    Medicare
    11.6%
    Non-Group
    1.8%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Keizer, OR declined by 32.5% from 6.02% to 4.06%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Keizer, OR employs 19k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Keizer, OR were Retail Trade (2,556 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,540 people), and Public Administration (2,001 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($102,344), Public Administration ($81,823), and Finance & Insurance ($73,134).

    Employment

    Occupations

    19k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,208
    3.84%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.66%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Keizer, OR grew at a rate of 3.84%, from 18.3k employees to 19k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Keizer, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,270 people), Management Occupations (1,800 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,695 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Keizer, OR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    19k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,208
    3.84%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.66%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Keizer, OR grew at a rate of 3.84%, from 18.3k employees to 19k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Keizer, OR, are Retail Trade (2,556 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,540 people), and Public Administration (2,001 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Keizer, OR, though some of these residents may live in Keizer, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $52,543
    Median earning men ± $4,027
    $43,162
    Median earning women ± $3,228

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($95,766), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,306), and Manufacturing ($77,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,645), Public Administration ($64,844), and Wholesale Trade ($60,836).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.87%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

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

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    Civics

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

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

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

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.3%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (41%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
      Independent Party

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

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oregon

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    Ron Wyden
    Senator from Oregon3
    Assumed office on February 5, 1996
    Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.
    Jeff Merkley
    Senator from Oregon2
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Keizer, OR was $434,100 in 2024, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $396,700 to $434,100, a 9.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Keizer, OR is 62.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Keizer, OR have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Keizer, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $434,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,875
    $9,304
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$715

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    62.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.9% of the housing units in Keizer, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.8%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $84,813
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,105
    14.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,022

    In 2024, the median household income of the 14.8k households in Keizer, OR grew to $84,813 from the previous year's value of $81,217.

    The following chart displays the households in Keizer, 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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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Keizer, OR is from Oregon.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Oregon
    0.461
    2023 Wage GINI in Oregon

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.412% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75%)
    2. Worked At Home (14.6%)
    3. Carpooled (6.84%)

    In 2024, 75% of workers in Keizer, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.84%).

    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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    Commute Time

    25 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Keizer, OR have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% of the workforce in Keizer, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.05% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Keizer, OR (3.09k out of 38.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Keizer, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    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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