Wheeler County, OR

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2020 Population

1,417

0.141% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

56.9

3.56% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

14.8%

5.7% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$45,354

10.8% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$178,700

15.1% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

504

11.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Wheeler County, OR had a population of 1.42k people with a median age of 56.9 and a median household income of $45,354. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Wheeler County, OR grew from 1,415 to 1,417, a 0.141% increase and its median household income grew from $40,926 to $45,354, a 10.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wheeler County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.8%), White (Hispanic) (5.08%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.81%), Other (Hispanic) (2.26%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.48%).

None of the households in Wheeler 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.

97.2% of the residents in Wheeler County, OR are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Wheeler County, OR was $178,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.5%. Most people in Wheeler County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Wheeler County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Wheeler County, OR borders Crook County, OR, Gilliam County, OR, Grant County, OR, Jefferson County, OR, Morrow County, OR, and Wasco County, OR.

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United States Oregon

Diversity

Wheeler County, OR is home to a population of 1.42k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.32% of Wheeler County, OR residents were born outside of the country (47 people).

In 2020, there were 16.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.22k people) in Wheeler County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 72 White (Hispanic) and 54 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wheeler County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.22k ± 102
White (Hispanic)
72 ± 45
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
54 ± 29.6

8.96%

Hispanic Population

127 people

8.96% of the people in Wheeler County, OR are hispanic (127 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

47 people

2.9%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

41 people

As of 2020, 3.32% of Wheeler County, OR residents (47 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wheeler County, OR was 2.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 6.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 13.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in Wheeler County, OR was 56.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 59, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 26. But people in Wheeler County, OR are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all Wheeler County, OR residents was 59.

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

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.2% of Wheeler County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Wheeler County, OR was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
87 ± 37
Korea
13 ± 9
Gulf War (1990s)
12 ± 9

Wheeler County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 6.69 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

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 Wheeler County, OR employs 504 people. The largest industries in Wheeler County, OR are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (94 people), Public Administration (76 people), and Educational Services (67 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($58,438), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,813), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($48,000).

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,354

2020 value

± $7,061

10.8%

1 Year Growth

± 19.6%

Households in Wheeler County, OR have a median annual income of $45,354, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $40,926 in 2019, which represents a 10.8% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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

Census Tract 9601

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wheeler County, OR (207 out of 1.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 75+.

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
184 ± 62
Two Or More
21 ± 64
Native American
2 ± 65

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wheeler County, OR is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

504

2020 Value

± 94

11.8%

1 Year growth

± 22.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wheeler County, OR grew at a rate of 11.8%, from 451 employees to 504 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wheeler County, OR, are Management Occupations (82 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (67 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (58 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wheeler County, OR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Wheeler County, OR, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (82 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (67 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (58 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Wheeler County, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (7.72 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (3.61 times), and Legal Occupations (2.09 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Wheeler County, OR, by median earnings, are Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations ($57,500), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($55,938), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($52,083).

Industries

Employment by Industries

504

2020 Value

± 94

11.8%

1 Year growth

± 22.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wheeler County, OR grew at a rate of 11.8%, from 451 employees to 504 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wheeler County, OR, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (94 people), Public Administration (76 people), and Educational Services (67 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wheeler County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County, OR, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (94 people), Public Administration (76 people), and Educational Services (67 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Wheeler County, OR has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (15.2 times higher than expected), Public Administration (3.23 times), and Educational Services (1.43 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Wheeler County, OR, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing ($58,438), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,813), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($48,000).

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

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$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 Wheeler County, OR went to Donald J. Trump with 73.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.59%). 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

Donald J. Trump (73.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.59%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wheeler 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.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Wheeler County, OR

73.7% for the Republican 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wheeler County, OR was $178,700 in 2020, which is 0.778 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $155,300 to $178,700, a 15.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Wheeler County, OR is 75.5%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Wheeler County, OR have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wheeler County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$178,700

2020 Median

± $19,000

$155,300

2019 Median

± $13,839

In 2020, the median property value in Wheeler County, OR grew to to $178,700 from the previous year's value of $155,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$45,354

Median Household Income

± $7,061

669

Number of Households

± 97

In 2020, the median household income of the 669 households in Wheeler County, OR grew to $45,354 from the previous year's value of $40,926.

The following chart displays the households in Wheeler 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 $10k - $15k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Wheeler County, OR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wheeler County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

75.5%

2020 Homeownership

76.1%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 75.5% of the housing units in Wheeler County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

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

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wheeler County, OR have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 6.4% of the workforce in Wheeler County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (58%)
Carpooled (17.4%)
Worked At Home (13.5%)

In 2020, 58% of workers in Wheeler County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.4%) and those who worked at home (13.5%).

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 Wheeler County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wheeler County, OR have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.7% of the population of Wheeler County, OR has health coverage, with 25.8% on employee plans, 28.7% on Medicaid, 22.4% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 4.16% 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).

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%)

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

5.29%

Uninsured

25.8%

Employer Coverage

28.7%

Medicaid

22.4%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

4.16%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wheeler County, OR grew by 1.21% from 5.23% to 5.29%.

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