North Powder, OR

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US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

42.5

0.473% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.6%

19% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$70,682

9.44% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

279

14.3% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, North Powder, OR had a population of N/A people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $70,682. Between N/A and N/A the population of North Powder, OR N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $64,583 to $70,682, a 9.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Powder, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.33%), White (Hispanic) (3.89%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.897%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in North Powder, 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.

100% of the residents in North Powder, OR are U.S. citizens.

Most people in North Powder, OR N/A, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in North Powder, OR was N/A per household.

United States Oregon Union County, OR La Grande, OR Umatilla (East & South), Union, Baker & Wallowa Counties PUMA, OR

Population & Diversity

North Powder, OR is home to a population of N/A people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of North Powder, OR residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (608 people) in North Powder, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 26 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of North Powder, OR residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in North Powder, OR was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Powder, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
608 ± 297
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
29 ± 33.1
White (Hispanic)
26 ± 33

3.89%

Hispanic Population

26 people

3.89% of the people in North Powder, OR are hispanic (26 people).

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
15 ± 25
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18

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

Economy

The economy of North Powder, OR employs 279 people. The largest industries in North Powder, OR are , and the highest paying industries are .

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

279

2023 Value

± 129

14.3%

1 Year growth

± 60.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in North Powder, OR grew at a rate of 14.3%, from 244 employees to 279 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Powder, OR, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (56 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (49 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (36 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Powder, 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

279

2023 Value

± 129

14.3%

1 Year growth

± 60.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in North Powder, OR grew at a rate of 14.3%, from 244 employees to 279 employees.

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

Median Earnings by Industry

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The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($66,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($56,458), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,028), and Retail Trade ($21,827).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

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

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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, NaNy% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNy% 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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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (868k), High School or Equivalent (807k), and Bachelors Degree (693k).

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

People in North Powder, OR have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in North Powder, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Housing

Rent vs Own

75.9%

Homeownership

2023

41.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.9% of the housing units in North Powder, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in North Powder, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$70,682

Median Household Income

± $28,310

N/A

Number of Households

± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in North Powder, OR grew to $70,682 from the previous year's value of $64,583.

The following chart displays the households in North Powder, 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 N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for North Powder, 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

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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

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Powder, OR have a similar commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in North Powder, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

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Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Powder, OR (84 out of 669 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 16 - 17, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 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

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.

Health

94.9% of the population of North Powder, OR has health coverage, with 53.2% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 7.03% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Union County, OR see 1106 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.23% decrease from the previous year (1167 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1456 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 243 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,106 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Union County, OR

Primary care physicians in Union County, OR see an average of 1,106 patients per year. This represents a 5.23% decrease from the previous year (1,167 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.7% under 18 years, 9.12% between 18 and 34 years, 43.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

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

5.08%

Uninsured

53.2%

Employer Coverage

20.9%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

7.03%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Powder, OR declined by 4.45% from 5.32% to 5.08%.

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

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