North Plains, OR

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2023 Population

3,393

0.832% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.3

1.94% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

4.33%

56.1% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$108,618

0.859% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$544,000

12.7% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,865

5.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, North Plains, OR had a population of 3.39k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $108,618. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of North Plains, OR grew from 3,365 to 3,393, a 0.832% increase and its median household income declined from $109,559 to $108,618, a −0.859% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Plains, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.72%), White (Hispanic) (4.45%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.65%).

None of the households in North Plains, 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.

87.1% of the residents in North Plains, OR are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in North Plains, OR was $544,000, and the homeownership rate was 78.3%.

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

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Population & Diversity

North Plains, OR is home to a population of 3.39k people, from which 87.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 18% of North Plains, OR residents were born outside of the country (610 people).

In 2023, there were 3.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.08k people) in North Plains, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 615 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 228 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.1%

2023 Citizenship

90.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 87.1% of North Plains, OR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in North Plains, OR was 90.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Plains, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.08k ± 246
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
615 ± 228
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
228 ± 195

8.75%

Hispanic Population

297 people

8.75% of the people in North Plains, OR are hispanic (297 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in North Plains, 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
143,534 ± 9,142 people
Vietnam
22,912 ± 3,706 people
China
22,028 ± 3,634 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 143,534 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,912 and China with 22,028.

Foreign-Born Population

18%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

610 people

16.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

557 people

As of 2023, 18% of North Plains, OR residents (610 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Plains, OR was 16.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
64 ± 79
Gulf War (1990s)
16 ± 20
Gulf War (2001-)
12 ± 24

North Plains, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North Plains, OR employs 1.87k people. The largest industries in North Plains, OR are , and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($102,596), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($95,000), and Public Administration ($93,650).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,064. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.87k

2023 Value

± 277

5.91%

1 Year growth

± 18.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in North Plains, OR grew at a rate of 5.91%, from 1.76k employees to 1.87k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Plains, OR, are Management Occupations (256 people), Production Occupations (182 people), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (171 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Plains, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.87k

2023 Value

± 277

5.91%

1 Year growth

± 18.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in North Plains, OR grew at a rate of 5.91%, from 1.76k employees to 1.87k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Plains, OR, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Plains, OR, though some of these residents may live in North Plains, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$77,893

Median earning men ± $11,156

$50,947

Median earning women ± $4,925

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,109), Public Administration ($92,768), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($89,844).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($94,773), Manufacturing ($59,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,179).

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 North Plains, 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

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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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 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.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, InfinityM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while InfinityM% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Plains, OR was $544,000 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $482,700 to $544,000, a 12.7% increase. The homeownership rate in North Plains, OR is 78.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

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

Housing

Property

$544,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$39,836

$1,019

Median Property Taxes

±$172

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

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

Rent vs Own

78.3%

Homeownership

2023

72%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78.3% of the housing units in North Plains, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in North Plains, OR colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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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.

$108,618

Median Household Income

± $17,163

N/A

Number of Households

± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in North Plains, OR declined from $108,618 from the previous year's value of $109,559.

The following chart displays the households in North Plains, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for North Plains, OR is from Oregon.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2022, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.21% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 1. 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 2023

Drove Alone (70.7%)
Worked At Home (19.9%)
Carpooled (6.07%)

In 2023, 70.7% of workers in North Plains, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.07%).

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 North Plains, OR have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in North Plains, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.33% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Plains, OR (147 out of 3.39k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

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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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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N/A

In N/A, N/A had the highest N/A in the nation, at N/A. N/A has the second highest (N/A), followed by N/A (N/A).

The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

97% of the population of North Plains, OR has health coverage, with 68% on employee plans, 5.17% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 9.45% on non-group plans, and 0.679% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, OR see 1105 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.271% decrease from the previous year (1108 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1054 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 197 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Washington County, OR.

1,105 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, OR

Primary care physicians in Washington County, OR see an average of 1,105 patients per year. This represents a 0.271% decrease from the previous year (1,108 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.01%

Uninsured

68%

Employer Coverage

5.17%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

9.45%

Non-Group

0.679%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Plains, OR declined by 11.7% from 3.41% to 3.01%.

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

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