Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR

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Population

123,877

1.27% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

Median Age

35.3

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Median Household Income

$72,146

6.83% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$387,800

9.39% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

65,550

5.68% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR had a population of 124k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $72,146. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR grew from 122,329 to 123,877, a 1.27% increase and its median household income grew from $67,533 to $72,146, a 6.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), White (Hispanic) (8.08%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.64%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.03%). 15.9% of the people in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR speak a non-English language, and 94.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR are Concordia University-Portland (2,696 degrees awarded in 2017) and University of Portland (1,104 degrees).

The median property value in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR is $387,800, and the homeownership rate is 59.5%. Most people in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR is 2 cars per household.

Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR borders Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, Portland City (Central East) PUMA, OR, Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR, and Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA.

About the photo: Cathedral Park, Under the St John's Bridge, Portland, Oregon.

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United States Oregon

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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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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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oregon across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 50.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.71%). The most partisan county was Lake County, OR with 76.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (50.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.1%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (4.71%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 50.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.71%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Oregon

50.1% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Oregon

Lake County, OR
76.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Grant County, OR
74% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Multnomah County, OR
73.3% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Oregon was Lake County, OR with 76.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Oregon colored by their party leaning.

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.

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 5 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.

Diversity

Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR is home to a population of 124k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2018, 9.82% of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (12.2k people).

In 2018, there were 6.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.3k people) in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR are Spanish (10,053 speakers), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (1,787 speakers), and Vietnamese (823 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.3k ± 1.67k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.8k ± 859
White (Hispanic)
10k ± 1.14k

11.3%

Hispanic Population

14k people

11.3% of the people in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR are hispanic (14k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
10,053 speakers (8.64%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
1,787 speakers (1.54%)
Vietnamese
823 speakers (0.707%)

15.9% of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR was Spanish. 8.64% of the overall population of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR are native Spanish speakers. 1.54% speak Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages and 0.707% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.82%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

9.81%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

11.7k people

As of 2018, 9.82% of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR residents (12.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR was 9.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.8

In 2018, the median age of all people in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR was 35.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR residents was 35.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,505 ± 1,433 people
Ethiopia
857 ± 716 people
Guatemala
659 ± 629 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 3,505 Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR residents, followed by Ethiopia with 857 and Guatemala with 659.

Citizenship

94.6%

2018 Citizenship

94.4%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 94.6% of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,737 ± 211
Gulf War (2001-)
925 ± 264
Gulf War (1990s)
799 ± 166

Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR is $72,146. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $94,808, followed by Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR and Beaverton City (West) & Aloha PUMA, OR, with respective values of $86,397 and $85,545.

Males in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,875. The income inequality in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.43, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR employs 65.6k people. The largest industries in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR are Restaurants & Food Services (5,507 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,409 people), and Hospitals (3,374 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($130,643), Software publishing ($128,325), and Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($117,813).

Wages

Median Household Income

$72,146

2018 value

± $1,770

6.83%

1 Year Growth

± 3.5%

Households in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR have a median annual income of $72,146, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $67,533 in 2017, which represents a 6.83% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$62,209

Average Male Salary in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR

± $8,025

$55,875

Average Female Salary in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR

± $6,673

In 2017, full-time male employees in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR made 1.11 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR

American Indian
$53,384 ± $99,894
White
$52,244 ± $5,170
Asian
$49,539 ± $21,075

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR workers was American Indian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.43

2017 Wage GINI in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR

0.433

2016 Wage GINI in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR

In 2017, the income inequality in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.672% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $94,808, followed by Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR and Beaverton City (West) & Aloha PUMA, OR, with respective values of $86,397 and $85,545.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR (19.3k out of 121k 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 Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
12,104 ± 847
Black
4,045 ± 551
Hispanic
3,651 ± 547

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

65.6k

2017 Value

5.68%

1 Year growth

± 5.68%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 5.68%, from 62k employees to 65.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR, are Miscellaneous managers (2,209 people), Registered nurses (1,620 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,552 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR, by number of employees, are Miscellaneous managers (2,209 people), Registered nurses (1,620 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,552 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Health diagnosing & treating practitioners, all other (17.7 times higher than expected), Miscellaneous social scientists, including survey researchers & sociologists (8.41 times), and Public relations & fundraising managers (5.67 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($176,773), Advertising sales agents ($150,888), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($134,465).

Industries

Employment by Industries

65.6k

2017 Value

5.68%

1 Year growth

± 5.68%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 5.68%, from 62k employees to 65.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,507 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,409 people), and Hospitals (3,374 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,507 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,409 people), and Hospitals (3,374 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR has an unusually high number of Footwear manufacturing (18.5 times higher than expected), Other transportation equipment manufacturing (8.98 times), and Alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (5.45 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR, by average salary, are Offices of physicians ($130,643), Software publishing ($128,325), and Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($117,813).

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

In 2015, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $18.5B, followed by Electronics ($13.1B) and Motorized vehicles ($12.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$134B

2015 Value in Oregon

$201B

Projected 2045 Value in Oregon

49.9% growth

In 2015, total outbound Oregon trade was $134B. This is expected to increase 49.9% to $201B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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

Washington
$26.5B
California
$17.6B
Minnesota
$2.94B

In 2015, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $26.5B, followed by California with $17.6B and Minnesota and $2.94B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR awarded 3,800 degrees. The student population of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR is skewed towards women, with 3,020 male students and 6,501 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR are White (1,843 and 49.4%), followed by Unknown (924 and 24.8%), Black or African American (326 and 8.75%), and Hispanic or Latino (282 and 7.57%).

The largest universities in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Concordia University-Portland (2,696 and 70.9%) and University of Portland (1,104 and 29.1%).

The most popular majors in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR are Curriculum & Instruction (1,556 and 40.9%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (328 and 8.63%), and Registered Nursing (212 and 5.58%).

The median tuition costs in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR are $36,653 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Curriculum & Instruction
1,556 degree-majorss awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
273 degree-majorss awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
161 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR was Curriculum & Instruction with 1,556 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Concordia University-Portland
2,696 degrees awarded
University of Portland
1,104 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$36,653

Median Private

In 2017, the Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Concordia University-Portland with 2,696 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,005

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,795

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,005 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR, which is 0.36 times less than the 2,795 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,843 degrees awarded
Unknown
924 degrees awarded
Black or African American
326 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR were to White students. These 1,843 degrees mean that there were 1.99 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 924 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR was $387,800 in 2018, which is 1.69 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $354,500 to $387,800, a 9.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR is 59.5%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$387,800

2018 Median

± $5,191

$354,500

2017 Median

± $5,483

In 2018, the median property value in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR grew to to $387,800 from the previous year's value of $354,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, 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 Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$72,146

Median Household Income

± $1,770

48.1k

Number of Households

± 1,342

In 2018, the median household income of the 48.1k households in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR grew to $72,146 from the previous year's value of $67,533.

The following chart displays the households in Portland City (North & Northeast) 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

59.5%

2018 Homeownership

60.1%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 59.5% of the housing units in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
57.3%
Public Transit
11.6%
Bicycle
9.24%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR was Drove Alone (57.3%), followed by those who Public Transit (11.6%) and those who Bicycle (9.24%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

92.7% of the population of Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 53.6% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 6.27% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1070 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.187% increase from the previous year (1068 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1272 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 226 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

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

1,070 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,070 patients per year. This represents a 0.187% increase from the previous year (1,068 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Oregon

$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.

Health Care Coverage

7.29%

Uninsured

53.6%

Employer Coverage

18.6%

Medicaid

6.27%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR declined by 27.9% from 10.1% to 7.29%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.