Umatilla County, OR

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Population

76,736

0.201% growth

Median Age

36.1


Median Household Income

$50,071

1.59% growth

Poverty Rate

17.8%


Number of Employees

32,063

0.25% growth

Median Property Value

$147,900

3.14% growth

About

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Umatilla County, OR had a population of 76.7k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $50,071. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Umatilla County, OR grew from 76,582 to 76,736, a 0.201% increase and its median household income grew from $49,287 to $50,071, a 1.59% increase.

The population of Umatilla County, OR is 67% White Alone, 26% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.92% Two or More Races. 21.7% of the people in Umatilla County, OR speak a non-English language, and 92% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Umatilla County, OR are Blue Mountain Community College (519 degrees awarded in 2016).

The median property value in Umatilla County, OR is $147,900, and the homeownership rate is 62.9%. Most people in Umatilla County, OR commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Umatilla County, OR is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Umatilla County, OR employs 32.1k people. The largest industries in Umatilla County, OR are Retail Trade (4,325 people), Manufacturing (3,838 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,268 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($67,337), Public Administration ($51,132), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,370).

Median household income in Umatilla County, OR is $50,071. Males in Umatilla County, OR have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,053. The income inequality in Umatilla County, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,071

2017 value

± $1,555

1.59%

1 Year Growth

± 4.92%

Households in Umatilla County, OR have a median annual income of $50,071, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,287 in 2016, which represents a 1.59% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$61,970

Average Male Salary

± $1,681

$48,053

Average Female Salary

± $1,355

In 2017, full-time male employees in Umatilla County, OR made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Umatilla County, OR by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $56,926 ± $5,268

  2. White

    $47,707 ± $1,033

  3. Alaska Native

    $40,267 ± $28,756

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Umatilla County, OR workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Umatilla County, OR is from Oregon.

0.469

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9503

  2. Census Tract 9504

  3. Census Tract 9512

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Umatilla County, OR was Census Tract 9503 with a value of $62,560, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9512, with respective values of $57,016 and $55,636.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Umatilla County, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Umatilla County, OR (12.8k out of 72k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    10,771 ± 783

  2. Hispanic

    3,742 ± 514

  3. Two Or More

    835 ± 195

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

32.1k

2017 Value

± 1,258

0.25%

1 Year growth

± 5.45%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Umatilla County, OR grew at a rate of 0.25%, from 32k employees to 32.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Umatilla County, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,032 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,812 people), and Management Occupations (2,653 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Umatilla County, OR.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Umatilla County, OR, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,032 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,812 people), and Management Occupations (2,653 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Umatilla County, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (9.44 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.39 times), and Material Moving Occupations (2.19 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Umatilla County, OR, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($78,333), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($73,614), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($59,242).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

32.1k

2017 Value

± 1,258

0.25%

1 Year growth

± 5.45%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Umatilla County, OR grew at a rate of 0.25%, from 32k employees to 32.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Umatilla County, OR, are Retail Trade (4,325 people), Manufacturing (3,838 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,268 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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Most Common

The most common industries in Umatilla County, OR, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (4,325 people), Manufacturing (3,838 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,268 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Umatilla County, OR has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8.24 times higher than expected), Public Administration (1.81 times), and Utilities (1.58 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Umatilla County, OR, by median earnings, are Utilities ($67,337), Public Administration ($51,132), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,370).

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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

  1. Mixed freight

    $18.5B

  2. Electronics

    $13.1B

  3. Motorized vehicles

    $12.8B

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

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$134B

2015 Value

$201B

Projected 2045 Value

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.

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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

  1. Washington

    $26.5B

  2. California

    $17.6B

  3. 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).

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Health

89.3% of the population of Umatilla County, OR has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 22.8% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Umatilla County, OR see 1962 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.254% decrease from the previous year (1967 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1699 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 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

1,962 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Umatilla County, OR see an average of 1,962 patients per year. This represents a 0.254% decrease from the previous year (1,967 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

10.7%

Uninsured

42.6%

Employer Coverage

22.8%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Umatilla County, OR declined by 18.2% from 13.1% to 10.7%.

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 Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Crook County

    14.2% prevalence

  2. Wheeler County

    13.3% prevalence

  3. Lincoln County

    13.3% prevalence

Crook County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Oregon, at 14.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Oregon by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Umatilla County, OR is home to a population of 76.7k people, from which 92% are citizens. As of 2017, 10.9% of Umatilla County, OR residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Umatilla County, OR is composed of 51.4k White Alone residents (67%), 19.9k Hispanic or Latino residents (26%), 2.24k Two or More Races residents (2.92%), 1.83k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (2.39%), 580 Black or African American Alone residents (0.756%), 576 Asian Alone residents (0.751%), 124 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.162%), and 35 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0456%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Umatilla County, OR are Spanish or Spanish Creole (14,368 speakers), Vietnamese (170 speakers), and Other Native North American Languages (146 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

35

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

41

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2017, the median age of all people in Umatilla County, OR was 36.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Umatilla County, OR are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Umatilla County, OR residents was 36.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10.9%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

10.9%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 10.9% of Umatilla County, OR residents 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 Umatilla County, OR was 10.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    146,430 ± 9,222 people

  2. Vietnam

    21,288 ± 3,573 people

  3. China

    20,489 ± 3,505 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Umatilla County, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 146,430 Umatilla County, OR residents, followed by Vietnam with 21,288 and China with 20,489.

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Citizenship

92%

2017 Citizenship

92%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 92% of Umatilla County, OR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Umatilla County, OR was 92%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    51.4k ± 58

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    19.9k ± 1.4k

  3. Two or More Races

    2.24k ± 280

In 2017, there were 2.58 times more White Alone residents (51.4k people) in Umatilla County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.9k Hispanic or Latino and 2.24k Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    14,368 speakers (20.2%)

  2. Vietnamese

    170 speakers (0.239%)

  3. Other Native North American Languages

    146 speakers (0.205%)

21.7% of Umatilla County, OR citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Umatilla County, OR was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 20.2% of the overall population of Umatilla County, OR are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.239% speak Vietnamese and 0.205% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    2,262 ± 261

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    768 ± 174

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    703 ± 173

Umatilla County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.95 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Umatilla County, OR awarded 519 degrees. The student population of Umatilla County, OR is skewed towards women, with 737 male students and 923 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Umatilla County, OR are White (380 and 73.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (87 and 16.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (17 and 3.28%), and Two or More Races (16 and 3.08%).

The largest universities in Umatilla County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Blue Mountain Community College (519 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Umatilla County, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (200 and 38.5%), General Studies (72 and 13.9%), and Animal Husbandry & Production (27 and 5.2%).

The median tuition costs in Umatilla County, OR are $N/A 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

  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    200 degrees awarded

  2. General Studies

    72 degrees awarded

  3. Registered Nursing

    17 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Umatilla County, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 200 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

Blue Mountain Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

519 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the Umatilla County, OR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Mountain Community College with 519 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

175

Degrees Awarded to Men

344

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 175 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Umatilla County, OR, which is 0.509 times less than the 344 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    380 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    87 degrees awarded

  3. American Indian or Alaska Native

    17 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Umatilla County, OR were to White students. These 380 degrees mean that there were 4.37 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 87 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Umatilla County, OR was $147,900 in 2017, which is 0.68 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $143,400 to $147,900, a 3.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Umatilla County, OR is 62.9%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Umatilla County, OR have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Umatilla County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$50,071

Median Household Income

± $1,555

27k

Number of Households

± 1,111

In 2017, the median household income of the 27k households in Umatilla County, OR grew to $50,071 from the previous year's value of $49,287.

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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Housing

Property Value

$147,900

2017 Median

± $4,462

$143,400

2016 Median

± $4,568

In 2017, the median property value in Umatilla County, OR grew to to $147,900 from the previous year's value of $143,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Umatilla County, 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 Umatilla County, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Umatilla County, OR 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 $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

62.9%

2017 Homeownership

63.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 62.9% of the housing units in Umatilla County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Umatilla County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

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, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

17.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Umatilla County, OR have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Umatilla County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    82.9%

  2. Carpooled

    9.81%

  3. Worked At Home

    2.98%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Umatilla County, OR was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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