Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR

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2021 Population

113,707

0.957% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.538% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.3%

6.83% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,948

6.82% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$293,000

8.68% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

50,023

0.615% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR had a population of 114k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $66,948. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR grew from 112,629 to 113,707, a 0.957% increase and its median household income grew from $62,674 to $66,948, a 6.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.7%), White (Hispanic) (7.55%), Other (Hispanic) (5.38%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.06%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.76%).

18.5% of the households in Salem City (South) & Four Corners 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.

94.5% of the residents in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marion County (West Central)--Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR are Willamette University (598 degrees awarded in 2021), Corban University (316 degrees), and Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School (36 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR was $293,000, and the homeownership rate was 58.2%.

Most people in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR borders Salem (North), Keizer Cities & Hayesville PUMA, OR, Woodburn & Silverton Cities PUMA, OR, and Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR.

About the photo: Oregon State Capitol, Salem, OR

Photo by Max Rae

United States Oregon

Population & Diversity

Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR is home to a population of 114k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.72% of Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (11.1k people).

In 2021, there were 9.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.1k people) in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.59k White (Hispanic) and 6.12k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR are Spanish (13,524 households), Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (1,341 households), and Russian (1,033 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,592

Women

48.9%

58,086

Men

51.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 113,678 inhabitants, with 51.1% men, and 48.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

94.5%

2021 Citizenship

94.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.5% of Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
78.1k ± 2k
White (Hispanic)
8.59k ± 1.16k
Other (Hispanic)
6.12k ± 1.19k

18.8%

Hispanic Population

21.4k people

18.8% of the people in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR are hispanic (21.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,675 ± 1,644 people
Marshall Islands
1,166 ± 834 people
India
727 ± 660 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 4,675 Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR residents, followed by Marshall Islands with 1,166 and India with 727.

Foreign-Born Population

9.72%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

9.37%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

As of 2021, 9.72% of Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR residents (11.1k 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 Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR was 9.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,524 households (12.6%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
1,341 households (1.24%)
Russian
1,033 households (0.959%)

18.5% of the households in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR was Spanish. 12.6% of the households in Salem City (South) & Four Corners 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
1,825 ± 295
Gulf War (2001-)
1,251 ± 334
Gulf War (1990s)
974 ± 265

Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR employs 50k people. The largest industries in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR are Restaurants & Food Services (3,820 people), Construction (3,654 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,362 people), and the highest paying industries are Civic, social, advocacy organizations, & grantmaking & giving services ($141,245), Offices of dentists ($104,506), and Miscellaneous wood products ($92,330).

Males in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,547. The income inequality in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.43, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,658

Women

47.6%

26,059

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR in 2020 was 49,717 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR.

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Occupations

50k

2021 Value

0.615%

1 Year growth

± 0.615%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 0.615%, from 49.7k employees to 50k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR, are Customer service representatives (1,361 people), Retail salespersons (1,203 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,184 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50k

2021 Value

0.615%

1 Year growth

± 0.615%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 0.615%, from 49.7k employees to 50k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,820 people), Construction (3,654 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,362 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,399

Median earning men ± $2,696

$36,906

Median earning women ± $1,427

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($87,536), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,496), and Public Administration ($69,762).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($76,161), Public Administration ($58,327), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,929).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $23.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($13.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$183B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

95.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $183B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$33.6B
California
$27.6B
Texas
$6.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $33.6B, followed by California with $27.6B and Texas and $6.1B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in 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 Salem City (South) & Four Corners 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 Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR awarded 950 degrees. The student population of Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,608 male students and 3,248 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR are White (600 and 64.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (123 and 13.3%), Unknown (64 and 6.91%), and Asian (55 and 5.94%).

The largest universities in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Willamette University (598 and 62.9%), Corban University (316 and 33.3%), and Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School (36 and 3.79%).

The most popular majors in Marion County (West Central)--Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR are General Business Administration & Management (171 and 18%), Law (101 and 10.6%), and General Economics (52 and 5.47%).

The median tuition cost in Marion County (West Central)--Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR for private four year colleges is $38,594.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,856 (44.5% men and 55.5% 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

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,856 students enrolled in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,564 records, of which 57% were women and 43% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Economics
52 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
47 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Marion County (West Central)--Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR was General Economics with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Marion County (West Central)--Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Willamette University
598 degrees awarded
Corban University
316 degrees awarded
Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School
36 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Willamette University with 598 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 403 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR, which is 0.737 times less than the 547 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 600 degrees mean that there were 4.88 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,594) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($901) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) 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, 0.894% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.615% 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 Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR in 2021 were Some college (24.8k), High School or Equivalent (21.8k), and Bachelors Degree (16.9k).

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 Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR was $293,000 in 2021, which is 1.2 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $269,600 to $293,000, a 8.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR is 58.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR is $66,948. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Salem City (South) & Four Corners 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

$293,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,250

$24,729

Median Property Taxes

±$1,192

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 Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.2%

Homeownership

2021

66.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.2% of the housing units in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Salem City (South) & Four Corners 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 Salem City (South) & Four Corners 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 Salem City (South) & Four Corners 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.

$66,948

Median Household Income

± $2,777

42.5k

Number of Households

± 1,656

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.5k households in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR grew to $66,948 from the previous year's value of $62,674.

The following chart displays the households in Salem City (South) & Four Corners 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

0.43

2021 Wage GINI in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR

In 2021, the income inequality in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.902% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (9.53%)

In 2021, 71.5% of workers in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (9.53%).

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

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Salem City (South) & Four Corners 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 Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR (13.1k out of 107k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salem City (South) & Four Corners 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

93.9% of the population of Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 13.1% 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).

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1062 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1212 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 165 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,062 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.07%

Uninsured

47.5%

Employer Coverage

20.3%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR grew by 4.27% from 5.82% to 6.07%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.