The Dalles City PUMA, OR

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2020 Population

120,832

1.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

42.4

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

11.1%

13.3% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$57,155

6.43% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$246,100

8.51% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

49,393

2.63% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, The Dalles City PUMA, OR had a population of 121k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $57,155. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of The Dalles City PUMA, OR grew from 119,384 to 120,832, a 1.21% increase and its median household income grew from $53,703 to $57,155, a 6.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in The Dalles City PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.7%), White (Hispanic) (12.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.83%), Other (Hispanic) (3.35%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.32%).

16.9% of the households in The Dalles City 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.

93.9% of the residents in The Dalles City PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Central Oregon--The Dalles City PUMA, OR are Columbia Gorge Community College (191 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in The Dalles City PUMA, OR was $246,100, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%. Most people in The Dalles City PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in The Dalles City PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

The Dalles City PUMA, OR borders Umatilla, Union, Baker & Wallowa Counties PUMA, OR, Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, Deschutes County PUMA, OR, Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR, Woodburn & Silverton Cities PUMA, OR, Gresham & Troutdale Cities PUMA, OR, Damascus City PUMA, OR, Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, and Lewis, Klickitat & Skamania Counties PUMA, WA.

United States Oregon Washington

Diversity

The Dalles City PUMA, OR is home to a population of 121k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 8.74% of The Dalles City PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (10.6k people).

In 2020, there were 5.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.6k people) in The Dalles City PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.6k White (Hispanic) and 4.62k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in The Dalles City PUMA, OR are Spanish (17,272 households), Other Native Languages of North America (524 households), and German (293 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in The Dalles City PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.6k ± 479
White (Hispanic)
15.6k ± 950
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
4.62k ± 280

19.7%

Hispanic Population

23.8k people

19.7% of the people in The Dalles City PUMA, OR are hispanic (23.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in The Dalles City PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
17,272 households (15.2%)
Other Native Languages of North America
524 households (0.461%)
German
293 households (0.258%)

16.9% of the households in The Dalles City PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in The Dalles City PUMA, OR was Spanish. 15.2% of the households in The Dalles City PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

8.51%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

As of 2020, 8.74% of The Dalles City PUMA, OR residents (10.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in The Dalles City PUMA, OR was 8.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in The Dalles City 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

± 1.3

In 2020, the median age of all people in The Dalles City PUMA, OR was 42.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in The Dalles City PUMA, OR are getting staying the same age. In 2019, the average age of all The Dalles City PUMA, OR residents was 42.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,468 ± 2,179 people
Korea
286 ± 415 people
Canada
281 ± 411 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of The Dalles City PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 8,468 The Dalles City PUMA, OR residents, followed by Korea with 286 and Canada with 281.

Citizenship

93.9%

2020 Citizenship

94.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.9% of The Dalles City PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in The Dalles City PUMA, OR was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,710 ± 395
Gulf War (2001-)
1,509 ± 322
Gulf War (1990s)
1,149 ± 229

The Dalles City PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oregon. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oregon, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

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Community Mobility

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

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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Economy

Median household income in The Dalles City PUMA, OR is $57,155. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in The Dalles City PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $101,146, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $95,336 and $88,143.

Males in The Dalles City PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,669. The income inequality in The Dalles City PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of The Dalles City PUMA, OR employs 49.4k people. The largest industries in The Dalles City PUMA, OR are Elementary & secondary schools (3,422 people), Farming (3,242 people), and Construction (3,136 people), and the highest paying industries are Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($129,874), Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($128,914), and Other health care services ($110,704).

Wages

Median Household Income

$57,155

2020 value

± $1,434

6.43%

1 Year Growth

± 3.07%

Households in The Dalles City PUMA, OR have a median annual income of $57,155, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,703 in 2019, which represents a 6.43% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in The Dalles City PUMA, OR compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$56,165

Average Male Salary in The Dalles City PUMA, OR

± $8,507

$50,669

Average Female Salary in The Dalles City PUMA, OR

± $10,701

In 2020, full-time male employees in The Dalles City PUMA, OR made 1.11 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in The Dalles City PUMA, OR by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in The Dalles City PUMA, OR

Asian
$53,288 ± $47,307
Two or More Races
$48,466 ± $28,758
White
$48,174 ± $6,390

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of The Dalles City PUMA, OR workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than Two or More Races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in The Dalles City PUMA, OR.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in The Dalles City PUMA, OR by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in The Dalles City PUMA, OR

0.432

2019 Wage GINI in The Dalles City PUMA, OR

In 2020, the income inequality in The Dalles City PUMA, OR was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.09% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for The Dalles City PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in The Dalles City PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in The Dalles City PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in The Dalles City PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $101,146, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $95,336 and $88,143.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in The Dalles City PUMA, OR (13.2k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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
9,808 ± 703
Hispanic
2,942 ± 432
Native American
1,806 ± 259

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in The Dalles City PUMA, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

49.4k

2020 Value

2.63%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in The Dalles City PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 2.63%, from 48.1k employees to 49.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in The Dalles City PUMA, OR, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (2,653 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,377 people), and Cashiers (1,149 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of The Dalles City PUMA, OR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of The Dalles City PUMA, OR, by number of employees, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (2,653 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,377 people), and Cashiers (1,149 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, The Dalles City PUMA, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Woodworking machine setters, operators, & tenders, except sawing (26.5 times higher than expected), Conservation scientists & foresters (14.6 times), and Firstline supervisors of farming, fishing, & forestry workers (11.9 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of The Dalles City PUMA, OR, by average salary, are Real estate brokers & sales agents ($274,467), Physicians ($182,300), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers ($176,572).

Industries

Employment by Industries

49.4k

2020 Value

2.63%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in The Dalles City PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 2.63%, from 48.1k employees to 49.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in The Dalles City PUMA, OR, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,422 people), Farming (3,242 people), and Construction (3,136 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of The Dalles City PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in The Dalles City 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 The Dalles City PUMA, OR, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,422 people), Farming (3,242 people), and Construction (3,136 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, The Dalles City PUMA, OR has an unusually high number of Forestry except logging (28 times higher than expected), Veneer, plywood, & engineered wood products (16.1 times), and Sawmills & wood preservation (15.6 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in The Dalles City PUMA, OR, by average salary, are Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($129,874), Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($128,914), and Other health care services ($110,704).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington and Oregon to other states, or from other states to Washington and Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington and Oregon product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $108B, followed by Mixed freight ($54B) and Misc. mfg. prods. ($53.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington and Oregon.

$185B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

93.6% growth

$500B

2020 Value in Washington

$980B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

95.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $185B. This is expected to increase 93.6% to $358B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Washington trade was $500B. This is expected to increase 95.8% to $980B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington and Oregon to other states, or from other states to Washington and Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$51.7B
Hawaii
$23.7B
Texas
$17.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington and Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $51.7B, followed by Hawaii with $23.7B and Texas and $17.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%). The most partisan county was Lake County, OR with 79.5% 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 The Dalles City PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Oregon.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Oregon

56.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Oregon

Lake County, OR
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Multnomah County, OR
79.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Harney County, OR
77.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Oregon was Lake County, OR with 79.5% 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.

Education

In 2020, universities in North Central Oregon--The Dalles City PUMA, OR awarded 191 degrees. The student population of North Central Oregon--The Dalles City PUMA, OR is skewed towards women, with 236 male students and 589 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central Oregon--The Dalles City PUMA, OR are White (121 and 63.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (54 and 28.3%), Two or More Races (5 and 2.62%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (5 and 2.62%).

The largest universities in North Central Oregon--The Dalles City PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Columbia Gorge Community College (191 and 100%).

The most popular majors in North Central Oregon--The Dalles City PUMA, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (65 and 34%), General Studies (54 and 28.3%), and Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (27 and 14.1%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
65 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
54 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
22 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in North Central Oregon--The Dalles City PUMA, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in North Central Oregon--The Dalles City PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Columbia Gorge Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

191 degrees awarded

In 2020, the North Central Oregon--The Dalles City PUMA, OR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia Gorge Community College with 191 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

118

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 73 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central Oregon--The Dalles City PUMA, OR, which is 0.619 times less than the 118 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in North Central Oregon--The Dalles City PUMA, OR by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
121 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
54 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in North Central Oregon--The Dalles City PUMA, OR was White students. These 121 degrees mean that there were 2.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 54 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in The Dalles City PUMA, OR was $246,100 in 2020, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $226,800 to $246,100, a 8.51% increase. The homeownership rate in The Dalles City PUMA, OR is 69.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in The Dalles City PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in The Dalles City PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$246,100

2020 Median

± $5,510

$226,800

2019 Median

± $4,639

In 2020, the median property value in The Dalles City PUMA, OR grew to to $246,100 from the previous year's value of $226,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in The Dalles City 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 The Dalles City PUMA, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$57,155

Median Household Income

± $1,434

47.4k

Number of Households

± 1,396

In 2020, the median household income of the 47.4k households in The Dalles City PUMA, OR grew to $57,155 from the previous year's value of $53,703.

The following chart displays the households in The Dalles City 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 The Dalles City PUMA, OR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In The Dalles City PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

2020 Homeownership

67.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 69.7% of the housing units in The Dalles City PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in The Dalles City PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in The Dalles City PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.84% of the workforce in The Dalles City PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (75.1%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (7.89%)

In 2020, 75.1% of workers in The Dalles City PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (7.89%).

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

Health

91.6% of the population of The Dalles City PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 39.1% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.4% 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).

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0941% decrease from the previous year (1063 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1209 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 181 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Washington see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0845% increase from the previous year (1183 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1198 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 251 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.3%). Additionally, Malheur County and Union County have the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 0.0941% decrease from the previous year (1,063 patients).

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 0.0845% increase from the previous year (1,183 patients).

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

$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Oregon

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

$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.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.38%

Uninsured

39.1%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in The Dalles City PUMA, OR grew by 4.13% from 8.05% to 8.38%.

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