Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR

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2023 Population

139,185

0.907% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

42.5

0.95% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.5%

4.78% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$71,392

5.2% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$405,500

10.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR had a population of 139k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $71,392. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR grew from 137,934 to 139,185, a 0.907% increase and its median household income grew from $67,864 to $71,392, a 5.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.89%), Other (Hispanic) (4.3%), White (Hispanic) (4.23%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.08%).

10.5% of the households in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, 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.

97.1% of the residents in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR are Western Oregon University (1,298 degrees awarded in 2022) and Oregon Coast Community College (105 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR was $405,500, and the homeownership rate was 67.4%.

Most people in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR borders Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR, Benton County & Linn County (South)--Corvallis & Harrisburg Cities PUMA, OR, Linn County (North & East)--Albany & Lebanon Cities PUMA, OR, Marion County (West Central)--Salem (North), Keizer Cities & Hayesville PUMA, OR, Marion County (West Central)--Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR, Marion County (Outside Salem & Keizer Cities)--Woodburn & Silverton Cities PUMA, OR, Yamhill County PUMA, OR, and Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR.

United States Oregon

Population & Diversity

Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR is home to a population of 139k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.56% of Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (7.74k people).

In 2023, there were 13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.19k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.98k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR are Spanish (10,310 households), German (445 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (339 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,020

Women

50.3%

63,229

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 127,249 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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Citizenship

97.1%

2023 Citizenship

96.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.1% of Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 519
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.19k ± 622
Other (Hispanic)
5.98k ± 871

13.3%

Hispanic Population

18.5k people

13.3% of the people in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR are hispanic (18.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,717 ± 1,475 people
China
269 ± 402 people
Canada
268 ± 401 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 3,717 Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR residents, followed by China with 269 and Canada with 268.

Foreign-Born Population

5.56%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.74k people

5.97%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.24k people

As of 2023, 5.56% of Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR residents (7.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR was 5.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,310 households (7.77%)
German
445 households (0.336%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
339 households (0.256%)

10.5% of the households in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR was Spanish. 7.77% of the households in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,076 ± 396
Gulf War (2001-)
2,130 ± 323
Gulf War (1990s)
1,395 ± 296

Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR employs N/A people. The largest industries in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR are Construction (3,768 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,537 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,466 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($182,700), Health & personal care, except drug, stores ($120,978), and Offices of physicians ($120,540).

Males in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.1 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,461. The income inequality in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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Men

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Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR, are Cashiers (1,660 people), Registered nurses (1,528 people), and Personal care aides (1,402 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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The most common employment sectors for those who live in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR, are Construction (3,768 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,537 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,466 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,816

Median earning men ± $1,939

$40,297

Median earning women ± $1,719

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($76,095), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,188), and Construction ($57,681).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($59,412), Public Administration ($58,724), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,525).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, 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

In 2022, universities in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR awarded 1,403 degrees. The student population of Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,394 male students and 2,755 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR are White (904 and 67.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (240 and 17.8%), Asian (48 and 3.56%), and Two or More Races (45 and 3.34%).

The largest universities in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Western Oregon University (1,298 and 92.5%) and Oregon Coast Community College (105 and 7.48%).

The most popular majors in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR are General Education (184 and 13.1%), General Psychology (131 and 9.34%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (106 and 7.56%).

The median tuition cost in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR for a public four year colleges is $8,730 for in-state students and $28,710 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,149 (33.6% men and 66.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 4,149 students enrolled in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,458 records, of which 69.1% were women and 30.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Education
183 degrees awarded
General Psychology
131 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
101 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR was General Education with 183 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Oregon University
1,298 degrees awarded
Oregon Coast Community College
105 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Oregon University with 1,298 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 423 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR, which is 0.432 times less than the 980 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 904 degrees mean that there were 3.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 240 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 ($8,730) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,872) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.27% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.881% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR in 2022 were Some college (29.1k), High School or Equivalent (26.5k), and Bachelors Degree (16.3k).

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 Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR was $405,500 in 2023, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $367,600 to $405,500, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR is 67.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR is $71,392. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR was Clackamas County (Northwest)--Lake Oswego, West Linn & Wilsonville Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $126,884, followed by Washington County (West)--Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Washington County (Southeast)--Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $115,462 and $104,708.

Housing

Property

$405,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,438

$37,332

Median Property Taxes

±$1,347

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 Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.4%

Homeownership

2023

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 67.4% of the housing units in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR was Clackamas County (Northwest)--Lake Oswego, West Linn & Wilsonville Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $126,884, followed by Washington County (West)--Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Washington County (Southeast)--Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $115,462 and $104,708.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, 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.

$71,392

Median Household Income

± $2,167

55.4k

Number of Households

± 1,741

In 2023, the median household income of the 55.4k households in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR grew to $71,392 from the previous year's value of $67,864.

The following chart displays the households in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, 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

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR

N/A Wage GINI in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR

In 2022, the income inequality in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 55.1% decline from N/A to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.3%)
Worked At Home (15.2%)
Carpooled (10.3%)

In 2023, 69.3% of workers in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.2%) and those who carpooled to work (10.3%).

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

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.84% of the workforce in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR (18.5k out of 137k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, 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.

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

93.8% of the population of Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1062 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1194 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 158 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,062 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.16%

Uninsured

39.7%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

16.6%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR declined by 6.17% from 6.57% to 6.16%.

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