Deschutes County PUMA, OR

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2021 Population

194,964

1.68% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.4

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

9.41%

4.09% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$74,082

7.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$435,600

11.9% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

86,605

1.63% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Deschutes County PUMA, OR had a population of 195k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $74,082. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Deschutes County PUMA, OR grew from 191,749 to 194,964, a 1.68% increase and its median household income grew from $68,937 to $74,082, a 7.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Deschutes County PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (86%), White (Hispanic) (4.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%), Other (Hispanic) (1.75%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.32%).

8.02% of the households in Deschutes County PUMA, 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.

97.3% of the residents in Deschutes County PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Deschutes County PUMA, OR are Central Oregon Community College (881 degrees awarded in 2021), Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College (74 degrees), and Sage School of Massage & Esthetics (459499) (25 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Deschutes County PUMA, OR was $435,600, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

Most people in Deschutes County PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Deschutes County PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Deschutes County PUMA, OR borders The Dalles City PUMA, OR, Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR, and Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR.

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Population & Diversity

Deschutes County PUMA, OR is home to a population of 195k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.06% of Deschutes County PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (9.87k people).

In 2021, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (168k people) in Deschutes County PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.7k White (Hispanic) and 6.16k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Deschutes County PUMA, OR are Spanish (10,215 households), German (916 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (582 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

97,760

Women

50.1%

97,268

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 195,028 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Deschutes County PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Deschutes County PUMA, OR was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Deschutes County PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
168k ± 441
White (Hispanic)
9.7k ± 880
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.16k ± 605

8.32%

Hispanic Population

16.2k people

8.32% of the people in Deschutes County PUMA, OR are hispanic (16.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,213 ± 1,576 people
Canada
774 ± 682 people
Germany
526 ± 562 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Deschutes County PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 4,213 Deschutes County PUMA, OR residents, followed by Canada with 774 and Germany with 526.

Foreign-Born Population

5.06%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.87k people

4.33%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.3k people

As of 2021, 5.06% of Deschutes County PUMA, OR residents (9.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Deschutes County PUMA, OR was 4.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,215 households (5.51%)
German
916 households (0.494%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
582 households (0.314%)

8.02% of the households in Deschutes County PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Deschutes County PUMA, OR was Spanish. 5.51% of the households in Deschutes County PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,270 ± 564
Gulf War (2001-)
2,050 ± 415
Gulf War (1990s)
1,535 ± 334

Deschutes County PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Deschutes County PUMA, OR employs 86.6k people. The largest industries in Deschutes County PUMA, OR are Construction (7,788 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,110 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,137 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($152,716), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($151,129), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($135,485).

Males in Deschutes County PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,623. The income inequality in Deschutes County PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,652

Women

47.7%

44,564

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Deschutes County PUMA, OR in 2020 was 85,216 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Deschutes County PUMA, OR.

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Occupations

86.6k

2021 Value

1.63%

1 Year growth

± 1.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Deschutes County PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.63%, from 85.2k employees to 86.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Deschutes County PUMA, OR, are Registered nurses (2,152 people), Retail salespersons (2,034 people), and Cashiers (1,892 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Deschutes County PUMA, 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.

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

86.6k

2021 Value

1.63%

1 Year growth

± 1.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Deschutes County PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.63%, from 85.2k employees to 86.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Deschutes County PUMA, OR, are Construction (7,788 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,110 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,137 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Deschutes County PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Deschutes County PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,868

Median earning men ± $2,822

$33,993

Median earning women ± $1,276

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,471), Public Administration ($82,623), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($67,559).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,792), Construction ($46,820), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,490).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

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 Deschutes County PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon 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 2021, universities in Deschutes County PUMA, OR awarded 1,003 degrees. The student population of Deschutes County PUMA, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,264 male students and 2,877 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Deschutes County PUMA, OR are White (745 and 74.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (123 and 12.3%), Two or More Races (50 and 4.99%), and Unknown (31 and 3.09%).

The largest universities in Deschutes County PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Central Oregon Community College (881 and 87.8%), Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College (74 and 7.38%), and Sage School of Massage & Esthetics (459499) (25 and 2.49%).

The most popular majors in Deschutes County PUMA, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (383 and 38.2%), General Business Administration & Management (75 and 7.48%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (74 and 7.38%).

The median tuition cost in Deschutes County PUMA, OR for a public four year colleges is $9,750 for in-state students and $30,165 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Deschutes County PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 5.35%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,141 (44% men and 56% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,141 students enrolled in Deschutes County PUMA, OR, 44% men and 56% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,806 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
47 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
383 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
75 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Deschutes County PUMA, OR was Registered Nursing with 47 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Oregon Community College
881 degrees awarded
Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College
74 degrees awarded
Sage School of Massage & Esthetics (459499)
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Oregon Community College with 881 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 365 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Deschutes County PUMA, OR, which is 0.572 times less than the 638 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 745 degrees mean that there were 6.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 123 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

Public, 4-year or above ($9,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,287) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.559% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.303% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Deschutes County PUMA, OR in 2021 were Some college (39.1k), Bachelors Degree (35.6k), and High School or Equivalent (35.1k).

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 Deschutes County PUMA, OR was $435,600 in 2021, which is 1.78 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $389,300 to $435,600, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Deschutes County PUMA, OR is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Deschutes County PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Deschutes County PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Deschutes County PUMA, OR is $74,082. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Deschutes County PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

Housing

Property

$435,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,120

$55,278

Median Property Taxes

±$1,957

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

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

Rent vs Own

69.7%

Homeownership

2021

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.7% of the housing units in Deschutes County PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Deschutes County PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Deschutes County PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Deschutes County PUMA, 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.

$74,082

Median Household Income

± $1,934

79.3k

Number of Households

± 2,625

In 2021, the median household income of the 79.3k households in Deschutes County PUMA, OR grew to $74,082 from the previous year's value of $68,937.

The following chart displays the households in Deschutes County PUMA, 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

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Deschutes County PUMA, OR

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Deschutes County PUMA, OR

In 2021, the income inequality in Deschutes County PUMA, OR was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.668% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Deschutes County PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Deschutes County PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Deschutes County PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70.6%)
Worked At Home (15%)
Carpooled (8.64%)

In 2021, 70.6% of workers in Deschutes County PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15%) and those who carpooled to work (8.64%).

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

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Deschutes County PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in Deschutes County PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Deschutes County PUMA, OR (18.2k out of 194k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Deschutes County PUMA, 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.

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

92.7% of the population of Deschutes County PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 17.7% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% 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

7.31%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

17.7%

Non-Group

1.87%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Deschutes County PUMA, OR declined by 0.273% from 7.33% to 7.31%.

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