West Linn, OR

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2023 Population

27,065

0.375% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

43.3

2.04% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

5.2%

6.47% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$138,526

3.29% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$733,300

8.24% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

11,917

2.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, West Linn, OR had a population of 27.1k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $138,526. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Linn, OR declined from 27,167 to 27,065, a −0.375% decrease and its median household income grew from $134,116 to $138,526, a 3.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Linn, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.25%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.42%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.41%), and White (Hispanic) (1.81%).

None of the households in West Linn, 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.

96.7% of the residents in West Linn, OR are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in West Linn, OR was $733,300, and the homeownership rate was 83.8%.

Most people in West Linn, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in West Linn, OR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Linn, OR is home to a population of 27.1k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 9% of West Linn, OR residents were born outside of the country (2.44k people).

In 2023, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.9k people) in West Linn, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.42k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.2k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

96.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.7% of West Linn, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Linn, OR was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Linn, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.9k ± 815
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.42k ± 433
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.2k ± 509

7.76%

Hispanic Population

2.1k people

7.76% of the people in West Linn, OR are hispanic (2.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Linn, 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

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.44k people

9.39%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.55k people

As of 2023, 9% of West Linn, OR residents (2.44k 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 West Linn, OR was 9.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
394 ± 130
Gulf War (2001-)
232 ± 145
Gulf War (1990s)
167 ± 93

West Linn, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Linn, OR employs 11.9k people. The largest industries in West Linn, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,510 people), Retail Trade (1,391 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,369 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($142,036), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($129,063), and Manufacturing ($127,159).

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

11.9k

2023 Value

± 790

−2.06%

1 Year decline

± 9.49%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Linn, OR declined at a rate of −2.06%, from 12.2k employees to 11.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Linn, OR, are Management Occupations (2,470 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,438 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,199 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Linn, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

11.9k

2023 Value

± 790

−2.06%

1 Year decline

± 9.49%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Linn, OR declined at a rate of −2.06%, from 12.2k employees to 11.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Linn, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,510 people), Retail Trade (1,391 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,369 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Linn, OR, though some of these residents may live in West Linn, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$104,587

Median earning men ± $10,032

$54,182

Median earning women ± $5,517

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($144,884), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($143,903), and Manufacturing ($127,019).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($202,944), Manufacturing ($132,917), and Public Administration ($108,449).

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 West Linn, 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 West Linn, OR was $733,300 in 2023, which is 2.42 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $677,500 to $733,300, a 8.24% increase. The homeownership rate in West Linn, OR is 83.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West Linn, OR have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Linn, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$733,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$25,842

$8,315

Median Property Taxes

±$560

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

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

Rent vs Own

83.8%

Homeownership

2023

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 83.8% of the housing units in West Linn, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 207

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in West Linn, 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.

$138,526

Median Household Income

± $10,778

9.92k

Number of Households

± 681

In 2023, the median household income of the 9.92k households in West Linn, OR grew to $138,526 from the previous year's value of $134,116.

The following chart displays the households in West Linn, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Linn, 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 (58.4%)
Worked At Home (31.9%)
Carpooled (5.14%)

In 2023, 58.4% of workers in West Linn, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (31.9%) and those who carpooled to work (5.14%).

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

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Linn, OR have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.934% of the workforce in West Linn, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Linn, OR (1.4k out of 26.9k 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Linn, OR is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

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

97.4% of the population of West Linn, OR has health coverage, with 58.1% on employee plans, 6.78% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 0.728% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clackamas County, OR see 1107 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.37% increase from the previous year (1092 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1170 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 270 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,107 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clackamas County, OR

Primary care physicians in Clackamas County, OR see an average of 1,107 patients per year. This represents a 1.37% increase from the previous year (1,092 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 11.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.62%

Uninsured

58.1%

Employer Coverage

6.78%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

0.728%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Linn, OR declined by 13.2% from 3.02% to 2.62%.

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

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