Washington County, OR

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2020 Population

595,761

1.07% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.9

0.545% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

8.45%

5.28% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$86,626

5.37% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$413,500

6.96% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

314,509

1.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Washington County, OR had a population of 596k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $86,626. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Washington County, OR grew from 589,481 to 595,761, a 1.07% increase and its median household income grew from $82,215 to $86,626, a 5.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.7%), White (Hispanic) (8.87%), Other (Hispanic) (5.02%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.8%).

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.

90.5% of the residents in Washington County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, OR are Pacific University (1,230 degrees awarded in 2020) and Summit Salon Academy-Portland (36 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Washington County, OR was $413,500, and the homeownership rate was 61.3%. Most people in Washington County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 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

Diversity

Washington County, OR is home to a population of 596k people, from which 90.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 17.9% of Washington County, OR residents were born outside of the country (107k people).

In 2020, there were 6.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (385k people) in Washington County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 63.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 52.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
385k ± 749
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
63.9k ± 1.35k
White (Hispanic)
52.9k ± 2.72k

16.8%

Hispanic Population

100k people

16.8% of the people in Washington County, OR are hispanic (100k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

17.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

107k people

17.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

104k people

As of 2020, 17.9% of Washington County, OR residents (107k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, OR was 17.7%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.6

In 2020, the median age of all people in Washington County, OR was 36.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Washington County, OR are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Washington County, OR residents was 37.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
141,609 ± 9,081 people
Vietnam
22,538 ± 3,676 people
China
22,455 ± 3,669 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 141,609 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,538 and China with 22,455.

Citizenship

90.5%

2020 Citizenship

90.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 90.5% of Washington County, OR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, OR was 90.3%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,135 ± 672
Gulf War (2001-)
6,712 ± 695
Gulf War (1990s)
5,080 ± 555

Washington County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oregon. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oregon, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oregon across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Washington County, OR is $86,626. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, OR was Census Tract 321.09 with a value of $167,300, followed by Census Tract 319.09 and Census Tract 303, with respective values of $134,837 and $126,458.

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,561. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Washington County, OR employs 315k people. The largest industries in Washington County, OR are Manufacturing (54,368 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (41,750 people), and Retail Trade (35,400 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($96,447), Utilities ($93,131), and Manufacturing ($75,307).

Wages

Median Household Income

$86,626

2020 value

± $1,446

5.37%

1 Year Growth

± 1.96%

Households in Washington County, OR have a median annual income of $86,626, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $82,215 in 2019, which represents a 5.37% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Washington County, OR compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$69,771

Average Male Salary in Oregon

± $1,792

$54,561

Average Female Salary in Oregon

± $1,535

In 2020, full-time male employees in Oregon made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Oregon by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Oregon

Asian
$64,025 ± $5,447
White
$54,721 ± $1,157
Black
$44,935 ± $6,848

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Oregon workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.17 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Oregon.

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

Wage Distribution

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

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2020, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.249% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 321.09
Census Tract 319.09
Census Tract 303

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, OR was Census Tract 321.09 with a value of $167,300, followed by Census Tract 319.09 and Census Tract 303, with respective values of $134,837 and $126,458.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.45% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, OR (49.9k out of 590k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
33,162 ± 1,584
Hispanic
14,807 ± 1,162
Asian
4,703 ± 552

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

315k

2020 Value

± 4,750

1.8%

1 Year growth

± 1.95%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Washington County, OR grew at a rate of 1.8%, from 309k employees to 315k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, OR, are Management Occupations (37,527 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34,950 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (30,637 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, OR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Washington County, OR, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (37,527 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34,950 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (30,637 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Washington County, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (2.9 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.77 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.26 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Washington County, OR, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($102,498), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($96,561), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($95,719).

Industries

Employment by Industries

315k

2020 Value

± 4,750

1.8%

1 Year growth

± 1.95%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Washington County, OR grew at a rate of 1.8%, from 309k employees to 315k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, OR, are Manufacturing (54,368 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (41,750 people), and Retail Trade (35,400 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Washington County, OR, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (54,368 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (41,750 people), and Retail Trade (35,400 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Washington County, OR has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (3.47 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.73 times), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.24 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Washington County, OR, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($96,447), Utilities ($93,131), and Manufacturing ($75,307).

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 $19B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($14.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oregon.

$185B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

93.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $185B. This is expected to increase 93.6% 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
$36.1B
California
$24.7B
Idaho
$3.73B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $36.1B, followed by California with $24.7B and Idaho and $3.73B.

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%). The most partisan county was Lake County, OR with 79.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Oregon.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Washington County, OR

65.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Oregon

Lake County, OR
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Multnomah County, OR
79.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Harney County, OR
77.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Oregon was Lake County, OR with 79.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Oregon colored by their party leaning.

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 Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 5 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 2020, universities in Washington County, OR awarded 1,340 degrees. The student population of Washington County, OR is skewed towards women, with 1,209 male students and 2,831 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, OR are White (724 and 55.6%), followed by Asian (159 and 12.2%), Hispanic or Latino (155 and 11.9%), and Unknown (131 and 10.1%).

The largest universities in Washington County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Pacific University (1,230 and 91.8%) and Summit Salon Academy-Portland (36 and 2.69%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, OR are Pharmacy (100 and 7.46%), Clinical Psychology (97 and 7.24%), and Optometry (91 and 6.79%).

The median tuition cost in Washington County, OR for private four year colleges is $47,158.

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
35 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
56 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington County, OR was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 35 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pacific University
1,230 degrees awarded
Summit Salon Academy-Portland
36 degrees awarded

$47,158

Median Private

In 2020, the Washington County, OR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pacific University with 1,230 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

371

Degrees Awarded to Men

969

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 371 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, OR, which is 0.383 times less than the 969 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Washington County, OR by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
724 degrees awarded
Asian
159 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
155 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Washington County, OR was White students. These 724 degrees mean that there were 4.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 159 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washington County, OR was $413,500 in 2020, which is 1.8 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $386,600 to $413,500, a 6.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, OR is 61.3%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Washington County, OR have an average commute time of 25.3 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.

Housing

Property Value

$413,500

2020 Median

± $3,573

$386,600

2019 Median

± $2,628

In 2020, the median property value in Washington County, OR grew to to $413,500 from the previous year's value of $386,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Washington 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 Washington County, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$86,626

Median Household Income

± $1,446

223k

Number of Households

± 3,844

In 2020, the median household income of the 223k households in Washington County, OR grew to $86,626 from the previous year's value of $82,215.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Washington County, OR 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.

Rent vs Own

61.3%

2020 Homeownership

61.6%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 61.3% of the housing units in Washington County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Washington County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, OR have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.54% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (71.3%)
Worked At Home (10%)
Carpooled (9.18%)

In 2020, 71.3% of workers in Washington County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (9.18%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

94.5% of the population of Washington County, OR has health coverage, with 59.5% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 9.91% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.828% 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 1099 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.363% decrease from the previous year (1103 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1063 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 240 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.3%). Additionally, Malheur County and Union County have the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,099 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, OR

Primary care physicians in Washington County, OR see an average of 1,099 patients per year. This represents a 0.363% decrease from the previous year (1,103 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Oregon

$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.

Health Care Coverage

5.54%

Uninsured

59.5%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

9.91%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.828%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, OR declined by 5.76% from 5.88% to 5.54%.

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.