Umatilla County, OR

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    2024 Population
    79,940
    US Senator
    Ron Wyden
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Jeff Merkley
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.9
    0.545% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.8%
    6.46% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $67,728
    1.78% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $282,600
    10.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    35,180
    2.14% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Umatilla County, 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.

    92.5% of the residents in Umatilla County, OR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Umatilla County, OR are Blue Mountain Community College (245 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Umatilla County, OR was $282,600, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

    Most people in Umatilla County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Umatilla County, OR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Umatilla County, OR is home to a population of 79.9k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.9% of Umatilla County, OR residents were born outside of the country (8.73k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.1k people) in Umatilla County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.4k Other (Hispanic) and 6.37k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92.5% of Umatilla County, OR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Umatilla County, OR was 93.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Umatilla County, OR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      49.1k ± 489
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      11.4k ± 1.55k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      6.37k ± 1.27k
    29.7%
    Hispanic Population
    23.7k people

    In 2024, there were 4.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.1k people) in Umatilla County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.4k Other (Hispanic) and 6.37k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    29.7% of the people in Umatilla County, OR are hispanic (23.7k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Umatilla County, OR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      144,017 ± 9,158 people
    2. Vietnam
      20,980 ± 3,547 people
    3. India
      20,652 ± 3,520 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 144,017 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 20,980 and India with 20,652.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.9%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    8.73k people
    10.3%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    8.23k people

    As of 2024, 10.9% of Umatilla County, OR residents (8.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Umatilla County, OR was 10.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,596 ± 259
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      982 ± 255
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      578 ± 218

    Umatilla County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.3% of the population of Umatilla County, OR has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 22.8% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Umatilla County, OR see 2,162 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,162 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1707 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 205 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,162 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Umatilla County, OR

    Primary care physicians in Umatilla County, OR see an average of 2,162 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,162 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    6.67%
    Uninsured
    43.1%
    Employer Coverage
    22.8%
    Medicaid
    11.9%
    Medicare
    14.2%
    Non-Group
    1.34%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Umatilla County, OR declined by 5.91% from 7.09% to 6.67%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.96 in Umatilla County, OR.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.8% in Umatilla County, OR.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.8% in Umatilla County, OR.

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    Economy

    The economy of Umatilla County, OR employs 35.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Umatilla County, OR were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,840 people), Retail Trade (4,513 people), and Educational Services (3,589 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($69,141), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,526), and Public Administration ($66,177).

    Employment

    Occupations

    35.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,631
    2.14%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.33%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Umatilla County, OR grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 34.4k employees to 35.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Umatilla County, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,057 people), Management Occupations (3,070 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,579 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Umatilla County, OR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    35.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,631
    2.14%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.33%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Umatilla County, OR grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 34.4k employees to 35.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Umatilla County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,840 people), Retail Trade (4,513 people), and Educational Services (3,589 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Umatilla County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Umatilla County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,224
    Median earning men ± $2,982
    $36,192
    Median earning women ± $1,830

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,511), Public Administration ($74,304), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,061).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($67,757), Public Administration ($59,792), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,239).

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 123
      Construction
    2. 98
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 90
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $193k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $192k
      Manufacturing
    3. $127k
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    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

    Voting results are not available for Umatilla County, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.3%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (41%)
      Republican Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oregon

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    Ron Wyden
    Senator from Oregon3
    Assumed office on February 5, 1996
    Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.
    Jeff Merkley
    Senator from Oregon2
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Umatilla County, OR awarded 245 degrees. The student population of Umatilla County, OR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 649 male students and 758 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Umatilla County, OR are White (126 and 51.4%), Hispanic or Latino (68 and 27.8%), Unknown (35 and 14.3%), and Two or More Races (7 and 2.86%).

    The largest universities in Umatilla County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Blue Mountain Community College (245 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Umatilla County, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (132 and 53.9%), General Studies (31 and 12.7%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (14 and 5.71%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,407 students enrolled in Umatilla County, OR, 46.1% men and 53.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 612 records, of which 54.7% were women and 45.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      132 degrees awarded
    2. General Studies
      31 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      13 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Umatilla County, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 132 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Umatilla County, OR according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Blue Mountain Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    245 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Mountain Community College with 245 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 89 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Umatilla County, OR, which is 0.571 times less than the 156 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 126 degrees mean that there were 1.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 68 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($5,355) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,721) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,050) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Umatilla County, OR was $282,600 in 2024, which is 0.849 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $256,100 to $282,600, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Umatilla County, OR is 67.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Umatilla County, OR have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Umatilla County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Umatilla County, OR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.02%.

    Housing

    Property

    $282,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,329
    $19,502
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,098

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    67.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.9% of the housing units in Umatilla County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.1%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $67,728
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,279
    28.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,345

    In 2024, the median household income of the 28.7k households in Umatilla County, OR declined from $67,728 from the previous year's value of $68,958.

    The following chart displays the households in Umatilla County, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Umatilla County, OR is from Oregon.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Oregon
    0.461
    2023 Wage GINI in Oregon

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.412% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.2%)
    2. Carpooled (12.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.07%)

    In 2024, 76.2% of workers in Umatilla County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (7.07%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Umatilla County, OR have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.31% of the workforce in Umatilla County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Umatilla County, OR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.02%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Umatilla County, OR (8.98k out of 76.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Umatilla County, 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 21.8% of the children was living in poverty in Umatilla County, OR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 223 in Umatilla County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 45.7% per 100,000 population.

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