Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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Population

2.48M

1.12% 1-year growth

Median Age

38.4

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Median Household Income

$75,599

5.1% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$397,500

5.72% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

1.29M

1.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA had a population of 2.48M people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $75,599. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA grew from 2.45M to 2.48M, a 1.12% increase and its median household income grew from $71,931 to $75,599, a 5.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.6%), White (Hispanic) (8.56%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.74%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.19%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%). 18.7% of the people in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA speak a non-English language, and 93.5% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are Portland State University (7,136 degrees awarded in 2017), Portland Community College (5,349 degrees), and Concordia University-Portland (2,696 degrees).

The median property value in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is $397,500, and the homeownership rate is 62.4%. Most people in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is 2 cars per household.

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA borders Astoria, OR, Centralia, WA, Hood River, OR, Longview, WA, Salem, OR, The Dalles, OR, and Yakima, WA.

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United States Oregon Washington

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oregon and Washington, 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

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

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 51.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.7%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.8%). The most partisan county was Lake County, OR with 76.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, Patty Murray, and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon and Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon and Washington is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA. Showing the available data for Oregon.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (51.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.7%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (4.8%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon and Washington went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 51.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.7%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.8%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon and Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Oregon

51.6% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Oregon and Washington

Lake County, OR
76.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Grant County, OR
74% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Multnomah County, OR
73.3% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Oregon and Washington was Lake County, OR with 76.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Oregon and Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon and Washington.

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

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, Patty Murray, and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Oregon and Washington.

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 and Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Oregon and Washington

Oregon and Washington is currently represented by 15 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 and Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is home to a population of 2.48M people, from which 93.5% are citizens. As of 2018, 12.3% of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA residents were born outside of the country (305k people).

In 2018, there were 8.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.8M people) in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 212k White (Hispanic) and 167k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are Spanish (204,503 speakers), Vietnamese (29,264 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (27,777 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.8M ± 2.73k
White (Hispanic)
212k ± 8.14k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
167k ± 4.99k

12.2%

Hispanic Population

302k people

12.2% of the people in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are hispanic (302k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
204,503 speakers (8.75%)
Vietnamese
29,264 speakers (1.25%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
27,777 speakers (1.19%)

18.7% of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was Spanish. 8.75% of the overall population of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are native Spanish speakers. 1.25% speak Vietnamese and 1.19% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.3%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

305k people

12.3%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

300k people

As of 2018, 12.3% of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA residents (305k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.7

In 2018, the median age of all people in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was 38.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA residents was 38.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
387,766 ± 21,005 people
China
110,774 ± 11,006 people
India
109,838 ± 10,605 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon and Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 387,766 Oregon and Washington residents, followed by China with 110,774 and India with 109,838.

Citizenship

93.5%

2018 Citizenship

93.8%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 93.5% of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
47,810 ± 2,558
Gulf War (2001-)
25,724 ± 2,458
Gulf War (1990s)
20,565 ± 2,294

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is $75,599. In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was King County, WA with a value of $95,009, followed by Snohomish County, WA and Washington County, OR, with respective values of $87,440 and $83,068.

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,962. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in Washington have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,170. The income inequality in Washington is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA employs 1.29M people. The largest industries in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (180,299 people), Manufacturing (160,710 people), and Retail Trade (140,574 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($110,217), Utilities ($83,306), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($80,130).

Wages

Median Household Income

$75,599

2018 value

± $1,212

5.1%

1 Year Growth

± 1.98%

Households in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA have a median annual income of $75,599, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $71,931 in 2017, which represents a 5.1% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$69,542

Average Male Salary in Oregon

± $1,718

$53,962

Average Female Salary in Oregon

± $1,431

$82,309

Average Male Salary in Washington

± $1,502

$61,170

Average Female Salary in Washington

± $1,233

In 2019, full-time male employees in Oregon made 1.29 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in Washington made 1.35 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Washington

Asian
$79,822 ± $3,211
White
$65,272 ± $1,054
Two or More Races
$53,997 ± $3,446

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Oregon

Asian
$62,122 ± $5,247
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$54,323 ± $25,546
White
$53,878 ± $1,079

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Washington workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.22 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Washington.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of Oregon workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 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 and Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is from Oregon and Washington.

0.457

2019 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.466

2018 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.464

2019 Wage GINI in Washington

0.469

2018 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2019, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.88% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

In the same year, the income inequality in Washington was 0.464 and income inequality had a 1.12% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon and Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was King County, WA with a value of $95,009, followed by Snohomish County, WA and Washington County, OR, with respective values of $87,440 and $83,068.

The following map shows all of the counties in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (272k out of 2.38M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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
197,652 ± 3,349
Hispanic
58,393 ± 1,860
Asian
19,234 ± 1,041

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.29M

2018 Value

± 18,877

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 2.04%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 1.27M employees to 1.29M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, are Management Occupations (151,763 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (143,041 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (123,184 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (151,763 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (143,041 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (123,184 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.7 times higher than expected), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.46 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.25 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($86,203), Legal Occupations ($84,230), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($82,800).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.29M

2018 Value

± 18,877

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 2.04%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 1.27M employees to 1.29M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (180,299 people), Manufacturing (160,710 people), and Retail Trade (140,574 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, though some of these residents may live in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (180,299 people), Manufacturing (160,710 people), and Retail Trade (140,574 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.14 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.29 times), and Manufacturing (1.28 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($110,217), Utilities ($83,306), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($80,130).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington and Oregon to other states, or from other states to Washington and Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Washington and Oregon product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $55.6B, followed by Transport equip. ($39.7B) and Electronics ($35.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington and Oregon.

$134B

2015 Value in Oregon

$201B

Projected 2045 Value in Oregon

49.9% growth

$296B

2015 Value in Washington

$444B

Projected 2045 Value in Washington

50.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Oregon trade was $134B. This is expected to increase 49.9% to $201B by 2045.

Comparatively, total outbound Washington trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 50.1% to $444B by 2045.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington and Oregon to other states, or from other states to Washington and Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$31.8B
Texas
$10.6B
Tennessee
$9.93B

In 2015, the top outbound Washington and Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $31.8B, followed by Texas with $10.6B and Tennessee and $9.93B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington and Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA awarded 33,864 degrees. The student population of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is skewed towards women, with 50,552 male students and 69,756 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are White (20,998 and 64%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,517 and 10.7%), Unknown (2,769 and 8.44%), and Asian (1,953 and 5.95%).

The largest universities in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA by number of degrees awarded are Portland State University (7,136 and 21.1%), Portland Community College (5,349 and 15.8%), and Concordia University-Portland (2,696 and 7.96%).

The most popular majors in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (3,182 and 9.4%), General Studies (1,652 and 4.88%), and Curriculum & Instruction (1,623 and 4.79%).

The median tuition costs in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are $31,500 for private four year colleges, and $7,403 and $24,750 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
681 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
601 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
916 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was General Business Administration & Management with 681 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Portland State University
7,136 degrees awarded
Portland Community College
5,349 degrees awarded
Concordia University-Portland
2,696 degrees awarded

$7,403

Median In-State Public

$31,500

Median Private

In 2017, the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Portland State University with 7,136 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

12,552

Degrees Awarded to Men

21,312

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 12,552 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, which is 0.589 times less than the 21,312 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
20,998 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3,517 degrees awarded
Unknown
2,769 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA were to White students. These 20,998 degrees mean that there were 5.97 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,517 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was $397,500 in 2018, which is 1.73 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $376,000 to $397,500, a 5.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is 62.4%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$397,500

2018 Median

± $3,263

$376,000

2017 Median

± $3,262

In 2018, the median property value in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA grew to to $397,500 from the previous year's value of $376,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 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.

$75,599

Median Household Income

± $1,212

955k

Number of Households

± 15,515

In 2018, the median household income of the 955k households in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA grew to $75,599 from the previous year's value of $71,931.

The following chart displays the households in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

62.4%

2018 Homeownership

63.2%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 62.4% of the housing units in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.96% of the workforce in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
70.4%
Carpooled
8.8%
Worked At Home
8.14%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was Drove Alone (70.4%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.8%) and those who Worked At Home (8.14%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

93.8% of the population of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.07% 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).

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1070 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.187% increase from the previous year (1068 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1272 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 226 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Washington see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.839% increase from the previous year (1192 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1254 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Crook County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.2%). Additionally, Adams County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (36.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,070 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,070 patients per year. This represents a 0.187% increase from the previous year (1,068 patients).

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0.839% increase from the previous year (1,192 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oregon and Washington 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 and Washington.

$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Oregon

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

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.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.19%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA grew by 16.1% from 5.33% to 6.19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.