Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR

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2021 Population

221,867

1.13% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ARon Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AJeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.3

0.539% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.5%

2.25% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,097

6.18% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$311,900

9.79% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

97,201

2.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR had a population of 222k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $65,097. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR grew from 219,388 to 221,867, a 1.13% increase and its median household income grew from $61,308 to $65,097, a 6.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.12%), White (Hispanic) (3.77%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.68%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.52%).

10.3% of the households in Linn & Benton Counties 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.

95.7% of the residents in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR are Oregon State University (8,500 degrees awarded in 2021), Linn-Benton Community College (900 degrees), and Phagans Beauty College (39 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR was $311,900, and the homeownership rate was 62%.

Most people in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR borders The Dalles City PUMA, OR, Deschutes County PUMA, OR, Columbia, Lincoln, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR, Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR, Woodburn & Silverton Cities PUMA, OR, and Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR.

United States Oregon

Population & Diversity

Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR is home to a population of 222k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.49% of Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (14.4k people).

In 2021, there were 19.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (181k people) in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.15k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 8.37k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR are Spanish (11,832 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,676 households), and Korean (989 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

110,937

Women

50.1%

110,638

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 221,575 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

95.7%

2021 Citizenship

95.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.7% of Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
181k ± 412
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.15k ± 644
White (Hispanic)
8.37k ± 959

8.91%

Hispanic Population

19.8k people

8.91% of the people in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR are hispanic (19.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,426 ± 1,617 people
China
1,650 ± 994 people
Korea
966 ± 761 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 4,426 Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR residents, followed by China with 1,650 and Korea with 966.

Foreign-Born Population

6.49%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

6.62%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

As of 2021, 6.49% of Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR residents (14.4k 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 Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR was 6.62%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,832 households (5.62%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,676 households (1.27%)
Korean
989 households (0.47%)

10.3% of the households in Linn & Benton Counties 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 Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR was Spanish. 5.62% of the households in Linn & Benton Counties 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
5,398 ± 426
Gulf War (2001-)
2,925 ± 436
Gulf War (1990s)
2,118 ± 368

Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR employs 97.2k people. The largest industries in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (9,151 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,867 people), and Construction (5,587 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($117,994), Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing ($114,337), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($114,325).

Males in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,228. The income inequality in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

45,111

Women

47.4%

49,964

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR in 2020 was 95,075 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

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Occupations

97.2k

2021 Value

2.24%

1 Year growth

± 2.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 2.24%, from 95.1k employees to 97.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR, are Postsecondary teachers (3,087 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,899 people), and Other managers (2,253 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

97.2k

2021 Value

2.24%

1 Year growth

± 2.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 2.24%, from 95.1k employees to 97.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (9,151 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,867 people), and Construction (5,587 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,672

Median earning men ± $1,911

$30,580

Median earning women ± $1,167

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,867), Information ($59,097), and Manufacturing ($58,274).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,425), Construction ($50,211), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,065).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

N/ARon Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

N/AJeff 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.

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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 Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR awarded 9,439 degrees. The student population of Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 18,783 male students and 18,658 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR are White (5,868 and 69.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (854 and 10.1%), Asian (659 and 7.82%), and Two or More Races (590 and 7%).

The largest universities in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Oregon State University (8,500 and 90.1%), Linn-Benton Community College (900 and 9.53%), and Phagans Beauty College (39 and 0.413%).

The most popular majors in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR are Computer Science (873 and 9.25%), General Business Administration & Management (533 and 5.65%), and Mechanical Engineering (345 and 3.66%).

The median tuition cost in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR for a public four year colleges is $10,065 for in-state students and $29,456 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 37,441 (50.2% men and 49.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 37,441 students enrolled in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR, 50.2% men and 49.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 23,025 records, of which 51.3% were women and 48.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
284 degree-majors awarded
Computer Science
762 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
381 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR was General Psychology with 284 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oregon State University
8,500 degrees awarded
Linn-Benton Community College
900 degrees awarded
Phagans Beauty College
39 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oregon State University with 8,500 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,570 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR, which is 0.939 times less than the 4,869 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 5,868 degrees mean that there were 6.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 854 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,065) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,123) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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, 0.358% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.491% 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 Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR in 2021 were Some college (53.9k), High School or Equivalent (42.5k), and Bachelors Degree (30.9k).

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 Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR was $311,900 in 2021, which is 1.27 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $284,100 to $311,900, a 9.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR is 62%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR is $65,097. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Linn & Benton Counties 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

$311,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,512

$53,596

Median Property Taxes

±$1,569

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 Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

62%

Homeownership

2021

66.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62% of the housing units in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Linn & Benton Counties 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 Linn & Benton Counties 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 Linn & Benton Counties 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.

$65,097

Median Household Income

± $1,525

86.5k

Number of Households

± 2,242

In 2021, the median household income of the 86.5k households in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR grew to $65,097 from the previous year's value of $61,308.

The following chart displays the households in Linn & Benton Counties 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

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR

In 2021, the income inequality in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.11% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.8%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)
Carpooled (8.41%)

In 2021, 71.8% of workers in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.41%).

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

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.44% of the workforce in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR (31k out of 214k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.5% of the population of Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% 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

6.48%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

17.1%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.61%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR declined by 0.865% from 6.53% to 6.48%.

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