Veneta, OR

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    2024 Population
    5,200
    US Senator
    Ron Wyden
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Jeff Merkley
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41
    13.7% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.63%
    0.0229% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,890
    7.98% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $385,200
    20.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,359
    3.69% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Veneta, 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.

    99.1% of the residents in Veneta, OR are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Veneta, OR was $385,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

    Most people in Veneta, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Veneta, OR was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesOregonLane County, OREugene, ORLane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR

    Population & Diversity

    Veneta, OR is home to a population of 5.2k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.35% of Veneta, OR residents were born outside of the country (226 people).

    In 2024, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.04k people) in Veneta, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 314 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 221 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.1% of Veneta, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Veneta, OR was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Veneta, OR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.04k ± 409
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      314 ± 261
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      221 ± 221
    10.6%
    Hispanic Population
    552 people

    In 2024, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.04k people) in Veneta, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 314 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 221 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.6% of the people in Veneta, OR are hispanic (552 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

    4.35%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    226 people
    4.84%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    251 people

    As of 2024, 4.35% of Veneta, OR residents (226 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 Veneta, OR was 4.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      112 ± 72
    2. Vietnam
      84 ± 60
    3. Korea
      29 ± 40

    Veneta, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Veneta, OR.

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    Health

    95.2% of the population of Veneta, OR has health coverage, with 30.6% on employee plans, 39.3% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1,064 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,064 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1177 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 137 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53% were men and 47% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 46.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53% were men and 47% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.84%
    Uninsured
    30.6%
    Employer Coverage
    39.3%
    Medicaid
    13.2%
    Medicare
    11%
    Non-Group
    1.06%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Veneta, OR declined by 11.6% from 5.47% to 4.84%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Veneta, OR employs 2.36k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Veneta, OR were Health Care & Social Assistance (435 people), Retail Trade (313 people), and Manufacturing (291 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($83,750), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,750), and Manufacturing ($82,438).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.36k
    2024 Value
    ± 423
    3.69%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Veneta, OR grew at a rate of 3.69%, from 2.28k employees to 2.36k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Veneta, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (317 people), Sales & Related Occupations (311 people), and Management Occupations (254 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Veneta, OR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.36k
    2024 Value
    ± 423
    3.69%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Veneta, OR grew at a rate of 3.69%, from 2.28k employees to 2.36k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Veneta, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (435 people), Retail Trade (313 people), and Manufacturing (291 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Veneta, OR, though some of these residents may live in Veneta, 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

    $44,663
    Median earning men ± $8,079
    $37,724
    Median earning women ± $8,651

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($92,667), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,750), and Manufacturing ($82,188).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,179), Other Services Except Public Administration ($78,272), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($37,885).

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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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    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 Veneta, 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.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Veneta, OR was $385,200 in 2024, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $318,800 to $385,200, a 20.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Veneta, OR is 73.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Veneta, OR have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Veneta, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $385,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$53,201
    $1,511
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$332

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    73.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    59.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.6% of the housing units in Veneta, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Veneta, 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.
    $66,890
    Median Household Income
    ± $16,914
    2.05k
    Number of Households
    ± 396

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.05k households in Veneta, OR grew to $66,890 from the previous year's value of $61,949.

    The following chart displays the households in Veneta, 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 Veneta, 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 (72.5%)
    2. Carpooled (14.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (13.2%)

    In 2024, 72.5% of workers in Veneta, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.3%) and those who worked at home (13.2%).

    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

    26.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Veneta, OR have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Veneta, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.63% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Veneta, OR (443 out of 5.13k 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 35 - 44, followed by Males 15 and then Females 45 - 54.

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