Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR

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2023 Population

104,009

0.462% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.2

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

10.9%

4.2% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$69,155

3.11% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$308,200

8.37% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

48,223

5.69% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR had a population of 104k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $69,155. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR grew from 103,531 to 104,009, a 0.462% increase and its median household income grew from $67,069 to $69,155, a 3.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.7%), White (Hispanic) (10%), Other (Hispanic) (9.18%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.3%).

26.6% of the households in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin 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.

90.8% of the residents in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR are Columbia Gorge Community College (184 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR was $308,200, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

Most people in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR borders Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, Lewis, Klickitat & Skamania Counties PUMA, WA, Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, Clackamas County (South & East)--Canby, Sandy, Estacada & Molalla Cities PUMA, OR, Crook & Jefferson & Deschutes (Outside Bend) Counties--Redmond & Prineville Cities PUMA, OR, Marion County (Outside Salem & Keizer Cities)--Woodburn & Silverton Cities PUMA, OR, Multnomah County (East)--Gresham & Troutdale Cities PUMA, OR, and Umatilla (East & South), Union, Baker & Wallowa Counties PUMA, OR.

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Population & Diversity

Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR is home to a population of 104k people, from which 90.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.8% of Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (13.3k people).

In 2023, there were 5.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.9k people) in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k Two+ (Hispanic) and 10.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR are Spanish (24,340 households), German (200 households), and Japanese (152 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,540

Women

49.9%

55,790

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 111,330 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

90.8%

2023 Citizenship

91%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.8% of Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR was 91%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
64.9k ± 1.13k
Two+ (Hispanic)
11.1k ± 1.45k
White (Hispanic)
10.4k ± 1.39k

30.4%

Hispanic Population

31.6k people

30.4% of the people in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR are hispanic (31.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,261 ± 2,147 people
Germany
310 ± 432 people
Canada
257 ± 393 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 8,261 Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR residents, followed by Germany with 310 and Canada with 257.

Foreign-Born Population

12.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

13.3k people

12.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.8k people

As of 2023, 12.8% of Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR residents (13.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR was 12.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
24,340 households (24.9%)
German
200 households (0.205%)
Japanese
152 households (0.155%)

26.6% of the households in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR was Spanish. 24.9% of the households in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,370 ± 263
Gulf War (2001-)
1,210 ± 236
Gulf War (1990s)
1,008 ± 210

Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR employs 48.2k people. The largest industries in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR are Restaurants & Food Services (3,271 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,240 people), and Construction (3,092 people), and the highest paying industries are Other health care services ($184,006), Air transportation ($173,259), and Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying ($132,314).

Males in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,820. The income inequality in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,315

Women

47.2%

26,078

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR in 2020 was 49,393 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR.

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Occupations

48.2k

2022 Value

−5.69%

1 Year decline

± −5.69%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR declined at a rate of −5.69%, from 51.1k employees to 48.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (2,026 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,509 people), and Cashiers (1,206 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.2k

2022 Value

−5.69%

1 Year decline

± −5.69%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR declined at a rate of −5.69%, from 51.1k employees to 48.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,271 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,240 people), and Construction (3,092 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,383

Median earning men ± $2,262

$35,663

Median earning women ± $1,410

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,734), Public Administration ($70,417), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($69,397).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($56,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,463), and Public Administration ($44,684).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR awarded 184 degrees. The student population of Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 363 male students and 676 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR are White (99 and 53.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (75 and 40.8%), Asian (4 and 2.17%), and Two or More Races (3 and 1.63%).

The largest universities in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Columbia Gorge Community College (184 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (72 and 39.1%), General Studies (53 and 28.8%), and Registered Nursing (20 and 10.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,039 students enrolled in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR, 34.9% men and 65.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 410 records, of which 67.3% were women and 32.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
72 degrees awarded
General Studies
53 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 72 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Columbia Gorge Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

184 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia Gorge Community College with 184 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 59 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR, which is 0.472 times less than the 125 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 99 degrees mean that there were 1.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 75 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,212) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,260) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.23% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.44% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (25.7k), Some college (21.6k), and Secondary Education (13.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR was $308,200 in 2023, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $284,400 to $308,200, a 8.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR is $69,155. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR was Clackamas County (Northwest)--Lake Oswego, West Linn & Wilsonville Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $126,884, followed by Washington County (West)--Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Washington County (Southeast)--Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $115,462 and $104,708.

Housing

Property

$308,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,572

$27,290

Median Property Taxes

±$1,091

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 (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

Homeownership

2023

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.7% of the housing units in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$69,155

Median Household Income

± $2,649

39.2k

Number of Households

± 1,370

In 2023, the median household income of the 39.2k households in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR grew to $69,155 from the previous year's value of $67,069.

The following chart displays the households in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.439

2022 Wage GINI in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR

0.441

2021 Wage GINI in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR

In 2022, the income inequality in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.436% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.6%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (8.86%)

In 2023, 72.6% of workers in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (8.86%).

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

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR (11.2k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 21.8% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

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

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.61%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

21.8%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR grew by 9.31% from 7.88% to 8.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.