Umatilla, OR

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2023 Population

7,531

1.32% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

34.4

3.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

21.5%

34.2% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$59,861

6.11% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$191,000

10.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,547

15.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Umatilla, OR had a population of 7.53k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $59,861. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Umatilla, OR grew from 7,433 to 7,531, a 1.32% increase and its median household income grew from $56,413 to $59,861, a 6.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Umatilla, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (54%), Other (Hispanic) (16.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.3%), White (Hispanic) (7.91%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (3.48%).

None of the households in Umatilla, 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.

87.1% of the residents in Umatilla, OR are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Umatilla, OR was $191,000, and the homeownership rate was 66.7%.

Most people in Umatilla, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Umatilla, OR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Umatilla, OR is home to a population of 7.53k people, from which 87.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 16.8% of Umatilla, OR residents were born outside of the country (1.27k people).

In 2023, there were 3.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.06k people) in Umatilla, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.27k Other (Hispanic) and 779 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.1%

2023 Citizenship

90.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 87.1% of Umatilla, OR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Umatilla, OR was 90.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Umatilla, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.06k ± 590
Other (Hispanic)
1.27k ± 574
Two+ (Hispanic)
779 ± 606

38.6%

Hispanic Population

2.91k people

38.6% of the people in Umatilla, OR are hispanic (2.91k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
143,534 ± 9,142 people
Vietnam
22,912 ± 3,706 people
China
22,028 ± 3,634 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 143,534 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,912 and China with 22,028.

Foreign-Born Population

16.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.27k people

14.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.08k people

As of 2023, 16.8% of Umatilla, OR residents (1.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Umatilla, OR was 14.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Umatilla, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
202 ± 142
Gulf War (2001-)
83 ± 54
Vietnam
61 ± 63

Umatilla, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Umatilla, OR employs 2.55k people. The largest industries in Umatilla, OR are Retail Trade (329 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (284 people), and Construction (279 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($78,857), Information ($78,750), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,736).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,064. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.55k

2023 Value

± 521

15.7%

1 Year growth

± 26.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Umatilla, OR grew at a rate of 15.7%, from 2.2k employees to 2.55k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Umatilla, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (312 people), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (280 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (235 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Umatilla, 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

2.55k

2023 Value

± 521

15.7%

1 Year growth

± 26.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Umatilla, OR grew at a rate of 15.7%, from 2.2k employees to 2.55k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Umatilla, OR, are Retail Trade (329 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (284 people), and Construction (279 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Umatilla, OR, though some of these residents may live in Umatilla, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,488

Median earning men ± $6,815

$35,962

Median earning women ± $7,649

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($79,321), Construction ($69,180), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,090).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,439), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($36,298), and Retail Trade ($33,640).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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, 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

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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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.928% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.891% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (868k), High School or Equivalent (807k), and Bachelors Degree (693k).

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, OR was $191,000 in 2023, which is 0.63 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $172,900 to $191,000, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Umatilla, OR is 66.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Umatilla, OR have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Umatilla, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$191,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$20,584

$1,401

Median Property Taxes

±$376

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, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.7%

Homeownership

2023

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.7% of the housing units in Umatilla, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9509
Census Tract 9508

The following map shows all of the places in Umatilla, 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.

$59,861

Median Household Income

± $10,261

2.1k

Number of Households

± 462

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.1k households in Umatilla, OR grew to $59,861 from the previous year's value of $56,413.

The following chart displays the households in Umatilla, 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

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

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2022, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.21% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (87%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Walked (1.56%)

In 2023, 87% of workers in Umatilla, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who walked to work (1.56%).

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

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Umatilla, OR have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.883% of the workforce in Umatilla, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Umatilla, 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, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Umatilla, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Umatilla, OR (1.26k out of 5.85k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Umatilla, OR is Hispanic, followed by White 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

86.9% of the population of Umatilla, OR has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 24.8% on Medicaid, 9.53% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 2.37% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Umatilla County, OR see 2101 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.96% decrease from the previous year (2165 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1666 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,101 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Umatilla County, OR

Primary care physicians in Umatilla County, OR see an average of 2,101 patients per year. This represents a 2.96% decrease from the previous year (2,165 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 its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.6% under 18 years, 28% between 18 and 34 years, 32.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.7% were men and 57.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.1%

Uninsured

38.7%

Employer Coverage

24.8%

Medicaid

9.53%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

2.37%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Umatilla, OR grew by 37.8% from 9.52% to 13.1%.

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

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