Morrow County, OR

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Population

11,153

0.482% decline

Poverty Rate

14.7%


Median Age

39.2


Median Household Income

$54,386

0.101% decline

Number of Employees

4,795

0.991% decline

Median Property Value

$131,600

5.79% growth

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In 2017, Morrow County, OR had a population of 11.2k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $54,386. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Morrow County, OR declined from 11,207 to 11,153, a -0.482% decrease and its median household income declined from $54,441 to $54,386, a -0.101% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Morrow County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.7%), White (Hispanic) (26.7%), Some Other Race (Hispanic) (6.51%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.39%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.06%). N/A% of the people in Morrow County, OR speak a non-English language, and 87.6% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Morrow County, OR is $131,600, and the homeownership rate is 70.9%. Most people in Morrow County, OR commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Morrow County, OR is 2 cars per household.

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United StatesOregonHermiston-Pendleton, OR

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 Morrow County, OR employs 4.8k people. The largest industries in Morrow County, OR are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,015 people), Manufacturing (843 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (434 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($92,083), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,500), and Transportation & Warehousing ($51,333).

Median household income in Morrow County, OR is $54,386. Males in Morrow 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 Morrow County, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,386

2017 value

± $3,538

-0.101%

1 Year Growth

± 8.91%

Households in Morrow County, OR have a median annual income of $54,386, 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 $54,441 in 2016, which represents a -0.101% annual growth.

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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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Morrow 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 9702

  2. Census Tract 9701

  3. N/A

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Morrow County, OR was Census Tract 9702 with a value of $56,452, followed by Census Tract 9701 and N/A, with respective values of $53,362 and N/A.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Morrow 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

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Morrow County, OR (1.64k out of 11.1k 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 Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

    1,437 ± 198

  2. Hispanic

    954 ± 168

  3. Other

    95 ± 95

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Morrow County, 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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.8k

2017 Value

± 371

-0.991%

1 Year decline

± 10.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Morrow County, OR declined at a rate of -0.991%, from 4.84k employees to 4.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Morrow County, OR, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (594 people), Management Occupations (582 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (479 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Morrow County, OR.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Morrow County, OR, by number of employees, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (594 people), Management Occupations (582 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (479 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Morrow County, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (18.3 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (2.71 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.33 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Morrow County, OR, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($138,088), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($63,269), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($53,438).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.8k

2017 Value

± 371

-0.991%

1 Year decline

± 10.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Morrow County, OR declined at a rate of -0.991%, from 4.84k employees to 4.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Morrow County, OR, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,015 people), Manufacturing (843 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (434 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Morrow County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Morrow 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 Morrow County, OR, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,015 people), Manufacturing (843 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (434 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Morrow County, OR has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (17.9 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.74 times), and Utilities (1.69 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Morrow County, OR, by median earnings, are Utilities ($92,083), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,500), and Transportation & Warehousing ($51,333).

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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

87.9% of the population of Morrow County, OR has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Morrow County, OR see 2798 patients per year on average, which represents a 25% decrease from the previous year (3729 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3758 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 161 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

2,798 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Morrow County, OR see an average of 2,798 patients per year. This represents a 25% decrease from the previous year (3,729 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Morrow 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

12.1%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

18%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Morrow County, OR declined by 5.84% from 12.9% to 12.1%.

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

Morrow County, OR is home to a population of 11.2k people, from which 87.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 16.7% of Morrow County, OR residents were born outside of the country (1.87k people).

In 2017, there were 2.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.77k people) in Morrow County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.98k White (Hispanic) and 726 Some Other Race (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

35

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.4

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2017, the median age of all people in Morrow County, OR was 39.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Morrow County, OR are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Morrow County, OR residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

16.7%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.87k people

17%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.91k people

As of 2017, 16.7% of Morrow County, OR residents (1.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Morrow County, OR was 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

87.6%

2017 Citizenship

86.7%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 87.6% of Morrow County, OR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Morrow County, OR was 86.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Morrow County, OR

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    6.77k ± 19

  2. White (Hispanic)

    2.98k ± 251

  3. Some Other Race (Hispanic)

    726 ± 230

In 2017, there were 2.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.77k people) in Morrow County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.98k White (Hispanic) and 726 Some Other Race (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    329 ± 81

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    144 ± 54

  3. World War II

    100 ± 69

Morrow County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Morrow County, OR was $131,600 in 2017, which is 0.573 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $124,400 to $131,600, a 5.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Morrow County, OR is 70.9%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Morrow County, OR have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Morrow County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$131,600

2017 Median

± $8,690

$124,400

2016 Median

± $8,767

In 2017, the median property value in Morrow County, OR grew to to $131,600 from the previous year's value of $124,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Morrow 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 Morrow County, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k 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.

$54,386

Median Household Income

± $3,538

3.94k

Number of Households

± 334

In 2017, the median household income of the 3.94k households in Morrow County, OR declined from $54,386 from the previous year's value of $54,441.

The following chart displays the households in Morrow 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

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Morrow County, OR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Morrow County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

70.9%

2017 Homeownership

71.9%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 70.9% of the housing units in Morrow County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Morrow 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 Morrow County, OR have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.57% of the workforce in Morrow County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    74.1%

  2. Carpooled

    14.7%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.95%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Morrow County, OR was Drove Alone (74.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (14.7%) and those who Worked At Home (5.95%).

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

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