Washington County, OR

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2021 Population

596,969

0.203% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.3

1.08% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.02%

5.15% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$92,025

6.23% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$439,300

6.24% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

313,618

0.283% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Washington County, OR had a population of 597k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $92,025. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Washington County, OR grew from 595,761 to 596,969, a 0.203% increase and its median household income grew from $86,626 to $92,025, a 6.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.7%), White (Hispanic) (7.79%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.23%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.22%).

None of the households in Washington 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.

90.7% of the residents in Washington County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, OR are Pacific University (1,283 degrees awarded in 2021), Northwest College-Tualatin (63 degrees), and Summit Salon Academy-Portland (49 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Washington County, OR was $439,300, and the homeownership rate was 61.1%.

Most people in Washington County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, OR borders Clackamas County, OR, Clatsop County, OR, Columbia County, OR, Multnomah County, OR, Tillamook County, OR, and Yamhill County, OR.

About the photo: Washington County Courthouse in Hillsboro, Oregon

Photo by Jimmy Emerson, DVM

United States Oregon Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Population & Diversity

Washington County, OR is home to a population of 597k people, from which 90.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.9% of Washington County, OR residents were born outside of the country (107k people).

In 2021, there were 5.95 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (380k people) in Washington County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 63.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 46.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.7%

2021 Citizenship

90.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.7% of Washington County, OR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, OR was 90.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
380k ± 856
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
63.9k ± 1.3k
White (Hispanic)
46.5k ± 2.58k

17.1%

Hispanic Population

102k people

17.1% of the people in Washington County, OR are hispanic (102k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
142,354 ± 9,105 people
Vietnam
23,437 ± 3,748 people
China
22,282 ± 3,655 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 142,354 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 23,437 and China with 22,282.

Foreign-Born Population

17.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

107k people

17.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

107k people

As of 2021, 17.9% of Washington County, OR residents (107k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, OR was 17.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,692 ± 627
Gulf War (2001-)
6,359 ± 677
Gulf War (1990s)
4,740 ± 575

Washington County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County, OR employs 314k people. The largest industries in Washington County, OR are Manufacturing (53,969 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (40,345 people), and Retail Trade (35,706 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($177,917), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($111,165), and Utilities ($98,358).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,491. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

314k

2021 Value

± 4,690

−0.283%

1 Year decline

± 2.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County, OR declined at a rate of −0.283%, from 315k employees to 314k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, OR, are Management Occupations (37,667 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (33,729 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (29,860 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

314k

2021 Value

± 4,690

−0.283%

1 Year decline

± 2.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County, OR declined at a rate of −0.283%, from 315k employees to 314k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, OR, are Manufacturing (53,969 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (40,345 people), and Retail Trade (35,706 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,107

Median earning men ± $1,676

$40,932

Median earning women ± $827

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($87,266), Manufacturing ($86,305), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,945).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($67,704), Public Administration ($58,697), and Information ($54,006).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

7,096
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
4,371
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
3,735
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$8.97M
Manufacturing
$6.77M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$5.39M
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $23.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($13.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oregon.

$183B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

95.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $183B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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

Washington
$33.6B
California
$27.6B
Texas
$6.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $33.6B, followed by California with $27.6B and Texas and $6.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, OR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (30.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (30.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington County, OR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Washington County, OR awarded 1,459 degrees. The student population of Washington County, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,436 male students and 5,490 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, OR are White (702 and 49.7%), followed by Unknown (260 and 18.4%), Hispanic or Latino (170 and 12%), and Asian (152 and 10.8%).

The largest universities in Washington County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Pacific University (1,283 and 87.9%), Northwest College-Tualatin (63 and 4.32%), and Summit Salon Academy-Portland (49 and 3.36%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, OR are Clinical Psychology (109 and 7.47%), Pharmacy (92 and 6.31%), and Optometry (88 and 6.03%).

The median tuition cost in Washington County, OR for private four year colleges is $35,579.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Washington County, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,926 (30.7% men and 69.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,926 students enrolled in Washington County, OR, 30.7% men and 69.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,748 records, of which 70.3% were women and 29.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
45 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
41 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
46 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington County, OR was General Psychology with 45 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pacific University
1,283 degrees awarded
Northwest College-Tualatin
63 degrees awarded
Summit Salon Academy-Portland
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pacific University with 1,283 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 372 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, OR, which is 0.342 times less than the 1,087 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 702 degrees mean that there were 2.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 260 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,579) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,393) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.831% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.823% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (871k), High School or Equivalent (794k), and Bachelors Degree (678k).

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 Washington County, OR was $439,300 in 2021, which is 1.79 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $413,500 to $439,300, a 6.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, OR is 61.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Washington County, OR have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County, OR is $92,025. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, OR was Census Tract 321.09 with a value of $174,875, followed by Census Tract 319.09 and Census Tract 315.09, with respective values of $147,907 and $138,105.

In 2022, 17.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.176%.

Housing

Property

$439,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,985

$138,305

Median Property Taxes

±$2,438

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

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

Rent vs Own

61.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.1% of the housing units in Washington County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washington County, 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 321.09
Census Tract 319.09
Census Tract 315.09

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, OR was Census Tract 321.09 with a value of $174,875, followed by Census Tract 319.09 and Census Tract 315.09, with respective values of $147,907 and $138,105.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washington County, 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.

$92,025

Median Household Income

± $1,484

226k

Number of Households

± 4,051

In 2021, the median household income of the 226k households in Washington County, OR grew to $92,025 from the previous year's value of $86,626.

The following chart displays the households in Washington 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2021, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2021

Drove Alone (67.8%)
Worked At Home (14.9%)
Carpooled (8.46%)

In 2021, 67.8% of workers in Washington County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.9%) and those who carpooled to work (8.46%).

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

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, OR have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.58% of the workforce in Washington County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.176%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, OR (47.4k out of 591k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 7.2% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 169 in Washington County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 6.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.3% of the population of Washington County, OR has health coverage, with 59.8% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.853% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Washington County, OR see 1108 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.819% increase from the previous year (1099 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1080 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,108 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, OR

Primary care physicians in Washington County, OR see an average of 1,108 patients per year. This represents a 0.819% increase from the previous year (1,099 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.73%

Uninsured

59.8%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

0.853%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, OR grew by 3.32% from 5.54% to 5.73%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 32.6 in Washington County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, OR.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 27% in Washington County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, OR.

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