Yamhill County, OR

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2023 Population

108,122

0.416% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.5

0.254% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.4%

8.38% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$87,084

8.69% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$442,700

8.37% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

49,849

0.264% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Yamhill County, OR had a population of 108k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $87,084. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Yamhill County, OR grew from 107,674 to 108,122, a 0.416% increase and its median household income grew from $80,125 to $87,084, a 8.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Yamhill County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7%), Other (Hispanic) (5.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.2%), and White (Hispanic) (4.54%).

None of the households in Yamhill 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.

95.3% of the residents in Yamhill County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Yamhill County, OR are George Fox University (1,300 degrees awarded in 2023) and Linfield University (604 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Yamhill County, OR was $442,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.9%.

Most people in Yamhill County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Yamhill County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Yamhill County, OR borders Clackamas County, OR, Marion County, OR, Polk County, OR, Tillamook County, OR, and Washington County, OR.

About the photo: Penner-Ash Winery, near Yamhill, OR

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Population & Diversity

Yamhill County, OR is home to a population of 108k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.75% of Yamhill County, OR residents were born outside of the country (8.38k people).

In 2023, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.9k people) in Yamhill County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.57k Two+ (Hispanic) and 5.68k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.3%

2023 Citizenship

95.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.3% of Yamhill County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Yamhill County, OR was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yamhill County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
79.9k ± 727
Two+ (Hispanic)
7.57k ± 1.26k
Other (Hispanic)
5.68k ± 975

17.1%

Hispanic Population

18.5k people

17.1% of the people in Yamhill County, OR are hispanic (18.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Yamhill 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
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

7.75%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.38k people

7.39%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.96k people

As of 2023, 7.75% of Yamhill County, OR residents (8.38k 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 Yamhill County, OR was 7.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,359 ± 357
Gulf War (2001-)
1,649 ± 364
Gulf War (1990s)
1,027 ± 259

Yamhill County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Yamhill County, OR employs 49.8k people. The largest industries in Yamhill County, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,452 people), Manufacturing (7,388 people), and Retail Trade (5,397 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($113,347), Utilities ($83,854), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($76,827).

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

49.8k

2023 Value

± 1,833

−0.264%

1 Year decline

± 5.28%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Yamhill County, OR declined at a rate of −0.264%, from 50k employees to 49.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yamhill County, OR, are Management Occupations (5,913 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,344 people), and Production Occupations (4,204 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yamhill County, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.8k

2023 Value

± 1,833

−0.264%

1 Year decline

± 5.28%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Yamhill County, OR declined at a rate of −0.264%, from 50k employees to 49.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yamhill County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,452 people), Manufacturing (7,388 people), and Retail Trade (5,397 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yamhill County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Yamhill County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,115

Median earning men ± $1,915

$38,378

Median earning women ± $1,704

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($83,542), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,142), and Wholesale Trade ($82,742).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($76,250), Wholesale Trade ($72,764), and Public Administration ($65,061).

Employment by Industry Sector

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

304
Construction
170
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
153
Other Services (except Public Administration)

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$389k
Manufacturing
$252k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$152k
Retail Trade

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Yamhill County, OR went to Donald J. Trump with 50.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.46%).

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

Donald J. Trump (50.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.46%)
Libertarian Party

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

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

In 2023, universities in Yamhill County, OR awarded 1,904 degrees. The student population of Yamhill County, OR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,354 male students and 3,903 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yamhill County, OR are White (1,322 and 69.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (267 and 14.1%), Two or More Races (106 and 5.61%), and Asian (106 and 5.61%).

The largest universities in Yamhill County, OR by number of degrees awarded are George Fox University (1,300 and 68.3%) and Linfield University (604 and 31.7%).

The most popular majors in Yamhill County, OR are Registered Nursing (357 and 18.8%), General Business Administration & Management (138 and 7.25%), and Teacher Education (103 and 5.41%).

The median tuition cost in Yamhill County, OR for private four year colleges is $45,015.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Yamhill County, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,257 (37.6% men and 62.4% 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

In 2023 there were 6,257 students enrolled in Yamhill County, OR, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,916 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
83 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
76 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
347 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Yamhill County, OR was Elementary Education & Teaching with 83 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

George Fox University
1,300 degrees awarded
Linfield University
604 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was George Fox University with 1,300 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 642 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yamhill County, OR, which is 0.509 times less than the 1,262 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,322 degrees mean that there were 4.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 267 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,015) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,163) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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

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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 Yamhill County, OR was $442,700 in 2023, which is 1.46 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $408,500 to $442,700, a 8.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Yamhill County, OR is 69.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Yamhill County, OR have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yamhill County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Yamhill County, OR is $87,084. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Yamhill County, OR was Census Tract 301.01 with a value of $142,539, followed by Census Tract 303.02 and Census Tract 301.02, with respective values of $115,104 and $107,279.

In 2023, 17.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yamhill County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.805%.

Housing

Property

$442,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,408

$27,163

Median Property Taxes

±$1,210

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

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

Rent vs Own

69.9%

Homeownership

2023

67.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.9% of the housing units in Yamhill County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Yamhill 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 301.01
Census Tract 303.02
Census Tract 301.02

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Yamhill County, OR was Census Tract 301.01 with a value of $142,539, followed by Census Tract 303.02 and Census Tract 301.02, with respective values of $115,104 and $107,279.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Yamhill 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.

$87,084

Median Household Income

± $4,086

38.8k

Number of Households

± 1,562

In 2023, the median household income of the 38.8k households in Yamhill County, OR grew to $87,084 from the previous year's value of $80,125.

The following chart displays the households in Yamhill 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 Yamhill County, 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 (71.2%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)
Carpooled (8.07%)

In 2023, 71.2% of workers in Yamhill County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.07%).

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

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yamhill County, OR have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.37% of the workforce in Yamhill County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Yamhill 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 Yamhill County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Yamhill County, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 17.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yamhill County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.805%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yamhill County, OR (10.7k out of 103k 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 Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12.1% of the children was living in poverty in Yamhill County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 10.1%.

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.

Health

93.9% of the population of Yamhill County, OR has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Yamhill County, OR see 1682 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.06% increase from the previous year (1648 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 197 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,682 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Yamhill County, OR

Primary care physicians in Yamhill County, OR see an average of 1,682 patients per year. This represents a 2.06% increase from the previous year (1,648 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.14%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.05%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yamhill County, OR declined by 3.37% from 6.35% to 6.14%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.7 in Yamhill County, OR.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 30.8% in Yamhill County, OR.

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