Monmouth, OR

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2024 Population

11,428

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

27.1

3.44% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

16.1%

3.19% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$69,170

3.46% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$413,200

8.59% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

5,779

6.39% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Monmouth, 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.

96.8% of the residents in Monmouth, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monmouth, OR are Western Oregon University (1,091 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Monmouth, OR was $413,200, and the homeownership rate was 47.4%.

Most people in Monmouth, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Monmouth, OR was 2 cars per household.

United States Oregon Polk County, OR Salem, OR Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR

Population & Diversity

Monmouth, OR is home to a population of 11.4k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.34% of Monmouth, OR residents were born outside of the country (725 people).

In 2024, there were 13.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.02k people) in Monmouth, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 591 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 581 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2024 Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.8% of Monmouth, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Monmouth, OR was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monmouth, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.02k ± 538
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
591 ± 192
White (Hispanic)
581 ± 404

19.9%

Hispanic Population

2.27k people

19.9% of the people in Monmouth, OR are hispanic (2.27k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
144,017 ± 9,158 people
Vietnam
20,980 ± 3,547 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

6.34%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

725 people

5.87%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

656 people

As of 2024, 6.34% of Monmouth, OR residents (725 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 Monmouth, OR was 5.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
321 ± 167
Vietnam
140 ± 87
Korea
37 ± 48

Monmouth, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

96.6% of the population of Monmouth, OR has health coverage, with 49.5% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 7.87% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 2.34% 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, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 37.8% between 18 and 34 years, 27% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.84% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.43%

Uninsured

49.5%

Employer Coverage

21.2%

Medicaid

7.87%

Medicare

15.7%

Non-Group

2.34%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monmouth, OR grew by 3.7% from 3.31% to 3.43%.

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

Economy

The economy of Monmouth, OR employs 5.78k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Monmouth, OR were Retail Trade (1,241 people), Educational Services (1,186 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (881 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($95,962), Public Administration ($63,676), and Information ($60,392).

Employment

Occupations

5.78k

2024 Value

± 665

6.39%

1 Year growth

± 15.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Monmouth, OR grew at a rate of 6.39%, from 5.43k employees to 5.78k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monmouth, OR, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (629 people), Sales & Related Occupations (544 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (541 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monmouth, 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

5.78k

2024 Value

± 665

6.39%

1 Year growth

± 15.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Monmouth, OR grew at a rate of 6.39%, from 5.43k employees to 5.78k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monmouth, OR, are Retail Trade (1,241 people), Educational Services (1,186 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (881 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monmouth, OR, though some of these residents may live in Monmouth, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,073

Median earning men ± $7,336

$33,188

Median earning women ± $3,729

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,571), Construction ($59,181), and Public Administration ($54,964).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($63,906), Manufacturing ($58,854), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,806).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Monmouth, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
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.

Senator 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Monmouth, OR awarded 1,091 degrees. The student population of Monmouth, OR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,267 male students and 2,455 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monmouth, OR are White (689 and 63.6%), Hispanic or Latino (237 and 21.9%), Two or More Races (75 and 6.92%), and Asian (30 and 2.77%).

The largest universities in Monmouth, OR by number of degrees awarded are Western Oregon University (1,091 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Monmouth, OR are General Education (140 and 12.8%), General Psychology (121 and 11.1%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (86 and 7.88%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $9,450 for in-state students and $30,105 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Monmouth, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,722 (34% men and 66% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 3,722 students enrolled in Monmouth, OR, 34% men and 66% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,139 records, of which 67.6% were women and 32.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Education
139 degrees awarded
General Psychology
121 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
85 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Monmouth, OR was General Education with 139 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Western Oregon University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,091 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Oregon University with 1,091 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 332 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monmouth, OR, which is 0.437 times less than the 759 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 689 degrees mean that there were 2.91 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 237 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,064) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,125) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Monmouth, OR was $413,200 in 2024, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $380,500 to $413,200, a 8.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Monmouth, OR is 47.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Monmouth, OR have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monmouth, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$413,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$33,382

$1,715

Median Property Taxes

±$273

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

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

Rent vs Own

47.4%

Homeownership

2024

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 47.4% of the housing units in Monmouth, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$69,170

Median Household Income

± $12,700

3.62k

Number of Households

± 486

In 2024, the median household income of the 3.62k households in Monmouth, OR grew to $69,170 from the previous year's value of $66,858.

The following chart displays the households in Monmouth, 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 Monmouth, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.7%)
Worked At Home (10.6%)
Carpooled (7.88%)

In 2024, 69.7% of workers in Monmouth, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.88%).

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

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monmouth, OR have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Monmouth, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monmouth, OR (1.61k out of 10k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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