Lincoln County, OR

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Population

47,881

1.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

Median Age

51.3

Poverty Rate

16.7%

Median Household Income

$46,061

6.4% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$233,400

2.5% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

19,254

1.92% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Lincoln County, OR had a population of 47.9k people with a median age of 51.3 and a median household income of $46,061. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Lincoln County, OR grew from 47,307 to 47,881, a 1.21% increase and its median household income grew from $43,291 to $46,061, a 6.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.6%), White (Hispanic) (5.56%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.58%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.14%). NaNk% of the people in Lincoln County, OR speak a non-English language, and 97.3% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lincoln County, OR are Oregon Coast Community College (96 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Lincoln County, OR is $233,400, and the homeownership rate is 64.5%. Most people in Lincoln County, OR commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Lincoln County, OR is 2 cars per household.

Lincoln County, OR borders Benton County, OR, Lane County, OR, Polk County, OR, and Tillamook County, OR.

Photo by Rob Bixby

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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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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Impact on Employment

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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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Community Mobility

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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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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Lincoln County, OR went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.7%), followed by Other (10.8%). The most partisan county was Lake County, OR with 76.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (49.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.7%)
Republican Party
Other (10.8%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.7%), followed by Other (10.8%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Lincoln County, OR

49.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Oregon

Lake County, OR
76.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Grant County, OR
74% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Multnomah County, OR
73.3% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Oregon was Lake County, OR with 76.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Oregon colored by their party leaning.

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 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.

Diversity

Lincoln County, OR is home to a population of 47.9k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2018, 4.99% of Lincoln County, OR residents were born outside of the country (2.39k people).

In 2018, there were 14.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.6k people) in Lincoln County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.66k White (Hispanic) and 1.88k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.6k ± 51
White (Hispanic)
2.66k ± 422
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.88k ± 242

9.06%

Hispanic Population

4.34k people

9.06% of the people in Lincoln County, OR are hispanic (4.34k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.99%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.39k people

5.44%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.57k people

As of 2018, 4.99% of Lincoln County, OR residents (2.39k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lincoln County, OR was 5.44%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.1

In 2018, the median age of all people in Lincoln County, OR was 51.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 52, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Lincoln County, OR are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Lincoln County, OR residents was 51.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
146,430 ± 9,222 people
Vietnam
21,288 ± 3,573 people
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.

Citizenship

97.3%

2018 Citizenship

96.9%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 97.3% of Lincoln County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Lincoln County, OR was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,622 ± 264
Gulf War (2001-)
541 ± 134
Korea
512 ± 110

Lincoln County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Lincoln County, OR is $46,061. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lincoln County, OR was Census Tract 9503.03 with a value of $62,500, followed by Census Tract 9514 and Census Tract 9509, with respective values of $58,575 and $57,627.

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

The economy of Lincoln County, OR employs 19.3k people. The largest industries in Lincoln County, OR are Accommodation & Food Services (3,244 people), Retail Trade (2,705 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,314 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($54,286), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($47,069), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($45,726).

Wages

Median Household Income

$46,061

2018 value

± $1,891

6.4%

1 Year Growth

± 5.58%

Households in Lincoln County, OR have a median annual income of $46,061, 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 $43,291 in 2017, which represents a 6.4% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$61,970

Average Male Salary in Oregon

± $1,681

$48,053

Average Female Salary in Oregon

± $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.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Oregon

Asian
$56,926 ± $5,268
White
$47,707 ± $1,033
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 in Oregon.

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

Wage Distribution

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

0.469

2017 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.471

2016 Wage GINI in Oregon

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 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9503.03
Census Tract 9514
Census Tract 9509

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lincoln County, OR was Census Tract 9503.03 with a value of $62,500, followed by Census Tract 9514 and Census Tract 9509, with respective values of $58,575 and $57,627.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lincoln County, OR (7.87k out of 47.2k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
6,830 ± 485
Hispanic
1,024 ± 213
Two Or More
334 ± 121

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

19.3k

2018 Value

± 814

1.92%

1 Year growth

± 5.97%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Lincoln County, OR grew at a rate of 1.92%, from 18.9k employees to 19.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lincoln County, OR, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,254 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,234 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,208 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lincoln County, OR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lincoln County, OR, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,254 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,234 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,208 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Lincoln County, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (4.08 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.97 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.58 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lincoln County, OR, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($74,302), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($73,125), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($65,750).

Industries

Employment by Industries

19.3k

2018 Value

± 814

1.92%

1 Year growth

± 5.97%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Lincoln County, OR grew at a rate of 1.92%, from 18.9k employees to 19.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lincoln County, OR, are Accommodation & Food Services (3,244 people), Retail Trade (2,705 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,314 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lincoln County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Lincoln County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Lincoln County, OR, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (3,244 people), Retail Trade (2,705 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,314 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Lincoln County, OR has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.51 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (2.23 times), and Utilities (2.17 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lincoln County, OR, by median earnings, are Utilities ($54,286), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($47,069), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($45,726).

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 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.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oregon.

$134B

2015 Value in Oregon

$201B

Projected 2045 Value in Oregon

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.

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
$26.5B
California
$17.6B
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).

Education

In 2017, universities in Lincoln County, OR awarded 96 degrees. The student population of Lincoln County, OR is skewed towards women, with 128 male students and 292 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lincoln County, OR are White (77 and 80.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9 and 9.38%), Two or More Races (5 and 5.21%), and Unknown (3 and 3.13%).

The largest universities in Lincoln County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Oregon Coast Community College (96 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lincoln County, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (34 and 35.4%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (18 and 18.8%), and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (17 and 17.7%).

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

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
34 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
14 degree-majorss awarded
Marine Biology & Biological Oceonography
4 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lincoln County, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 34 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Universities

Oregon Coast Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

96 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Lincoln County, OR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oregon Coast Community College with 96 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 24 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lincoln County, OR, which is 0.333 times less than the 72 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
77 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Lincoln County, OR were to White students. These 77 degrees mean that there were 8.56 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 9 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lincoln County, OR was $233,400 in 2018, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $227,700 to $233,400, a 2.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Lincoln County, OR is 64.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Lincoln County, OR have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Lincoln County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$233,400

2018 Median

± $8,018

$227,700

2017 Median

± $8,780

In 2018, the median property value in Lincoln County, OR grew to to $233,400 from the previous year's value of $227,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$46,061

Median Household Income

± $1,891

21.1k

Number of Households

± 825

In 2018, the median household income of the 21.1k households in Lincoln County, OR grew to $46,061 from the previous year's value of $43,291.

The following chart displays the households in Lincoln 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

64.5%

2018 Homeownership

63.6%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 64.5% of the housing units in Lincoln County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.6%.

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

Commute Time

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lincoln County, OR have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 2.09% of the workforce in Lincoln County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
72.5%
Carpooled
13.4%
Worked At Home
6.43%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Lincoln County, OR was Drove Alone (72.5%), followed by those who Carpooled (13.4%) and those who Worked At Home (6.43%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lincoln County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lincoln County, OR have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

90.1% of the population of Lincoln County, OR has health coverage, with 26.7% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 20.1% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 3.72% 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 Lincoln County, OR see 2045 patients per year on average, which represents a 19% increase from the previous year (1719 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1594 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 295 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

2,045 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lincoln County, OR

Primary care physicians in Lincoln County, OR see an average of 2,045 patients per year. This represents a 19% increase from the previous year (1,719 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Oregon

$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.

Health Care Coverage

9.93%

Uninsured

26.7%

Employer Coverage

23.7%

Medicaid

20.1%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

3.72%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lincoln County, OR declined by 15.1% from 11.7% to 9.93%.

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