Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR

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2020 Population

190,817

1.57% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

0.529% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.9%

3.6% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$66,572

5.04% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$305,200

8.38% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

82,771

1.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR had a population of 191k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $66,572. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR grew from 187,868 to 190,817, a 1.57% increase and its median household income grew from $63,375 to $66,572, a 5.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.1%), White (Hispanic) (9.26%), Other (Hispanic) (3.93%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.71%).

13% of the households in Yamhill & Polk 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 Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR are Western Oregon University (1,715 degrees awarded in 2020), George Fox University (1,285 degrees), and Linfield University-McMinnville Campus (305 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR was $305,200, and the homeownership rate was 68%.

Most people in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR borders Columbia, Lincoln, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR, Linn & Benton Counties PUMA, OR, Salem (North), Keizer Cities & Hayesville PUMA, OR, Salem City (South) & Four Corners PUMA, OR, Woodburn & Silverton Cities PUMA, OR, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR, Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR, and Hillsboro City PUMA, OR.

Population & Diversity

Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR is home to a population of 191k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.58% of Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (14.5k people).

In 2020, there were 8.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.7k White (Hispanic) and 7.5k 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 Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR are Spanish (18,481 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (908 households), and German (794 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,425

Women

50.5%

94,432

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 190,857 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

95.7%

2020 Citizenship

95.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.7% of Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
147k ± 464
White (Hispanic)
17.7k ± 1.16k
Other (Hispanic)
7.5k ± 1.24k

15.2%

Hispanic Population

29k people

15.2% of the people in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR are hispanic (29k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,805 ± 2,250 people
Germany
603 ± 602 people
China
426 ± 506 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 8,805 Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR residents, followed by Germany with 603 and China with 426.

Foreign-Born Population

7.58%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

7.94%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

14.9k people

As of 2020, 7.58% of Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR residents (14.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR was 7.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
18,481 households (10.3%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
908 households (0.504%)
German
794 households (0.441%)

13% of the households in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR was Spanish. 10.3% of the households in Yamhill & Polk 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
4,730 ± 445
Gulf War (2001-)
2,719 ± 491
Gulf War (1990s)
1,519 ± 324

Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR employs 82.8k people. The largest industries in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR are Construction (5,412 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,318 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,978 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($146,844), Offices of physicians ($122,228), and Services incidental to transportation ($104,326).

Males in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,858. The income inequality in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,151

Women

46.1%

44,620

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR in 2020 was 82,771 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR.

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Occupations

82.8k

2020 Value

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 1.72%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 81.4k employees to 82.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (2,601 people), Personal care aides (2,212 people), and Cashiers (2,066 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yamhill & Polk Counties 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

82.8k

2020 Value

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 1.72%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 81.4k employees to 82.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR, are Construction (5,412 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,318 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,978 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,415

Median earning men ± $1,892

$31,249

Median earning women ± $1,347

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($71,075), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,603), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,135).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($58,911), Public Administration ($52,814), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,391).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $19B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($14.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$185B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

93.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $185B. This is expected to increase 93.6% 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
$36.1B
California
$24.7B
Idaho
$3.73B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $36.1B, followed by California with $24.7B and Idaho and $3.73B.

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

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 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 5 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 2020, universities in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR awarded 3,423 degrees. The student population of Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,704 male students and 6,535 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR are White (2,352 and 71.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (433 and 13.2%), Asian (144 and 4.38%), and Two or More Races (115 and 3.5%).

The largest universities in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Western Oregon University (1,715 and 50.1%), George Fox University (1,285 and 37.5%), and Linfield University-McMinnville Campus (305 and 8.91%).

The most popular majors in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR are Teacher Education (347 and 10.1%), Registered Nursing (208 and 6.08%), and General Psychology (197 and 5.76%).

The median tuition costs in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR are $37,840 for private four year colleges, and $8,280 and $27,090 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 10,239 (36.2% men and 63.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 10,239 students enrolled in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR, 36.2% men and 63.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,700 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
166 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
208 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
197 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 166 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Oregon University
1,715 degrees awarded
George Fox University
1,285 degrees awarded
Linfield University-McMinnville Campus
305 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Oregon University with 1,715 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,254 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR, which is 0.578 times less than the 2,169 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,352 degrees mean that there were 5.43 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 433 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 ($37,840) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,914) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.532% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.529% 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 Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR in 2020 were Some college (45.1k), High School or Equivalent (36.9k), and Bachelors Degree (24.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR was $305,200 in 2020, which is 1.33 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $281,600 to $305,200, a 8.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR is 68%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR is $66,572. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $101,146, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $95,336 and $88,143.

Housing

Property

$305,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,568

$46,446

Median Property Taxes

±$1,508

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

68%

Homeownership

2020

65.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 68% of the housing units in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Yamhill & Polk 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $101,146, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $95,336 and $88,143.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Yamhill & Polk 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.

$66,572

Median Household Income

± $2,208

68.3k

Number of Households

± 1,983

In 2020, the median household income of the 68.3k households in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR grew to $66,572 from the previous year's value of $63,375.

The following chart displays the households in Yamhill & Polk 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

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR

0.456

2019 Wage GINI in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR

In 2020, the income inequality in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.91% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (75.2%)
Carpooled (9.72%)
Worked At Home (8.38%)

In 2020, 75.2% of workers in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.72%) and those who worked at home (8.38%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.72% of the workforce in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Yamhill & Polk 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 Yamhill & Polk 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 Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR (21.9k out of 183k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. 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 Yamhill & Polk Counties 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

94.2% of the population of Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.25% 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 0.0941% decrease from the previous year (1063 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1209 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 181 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oregon, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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 0.0941% decrease from the previous year (1,063 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oregon across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.8%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

17.3%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yamhill & Polk Counties PUMA, OR grew by 1.22% from 5.73% to 5.8%.

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