Tillamook County, OR

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2021 Population

27,129

1.3% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

47.7

1.85% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.6%

15.6% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$55,730

2.69% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$309,000

11.7% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

10,817

0.567% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Tillamook County, OR had a population of 27.1k people with a median age of 47.7 and a median household income of $55,730. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tillamook County, OR grew from 26,782 to 27,129, a 1.3% increase and its median household income grew from $54,268 to $55,730, a 2.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tillamook County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.3%), White (Hispanic) (6.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.79%), Other (Hispanic) (2.23%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.63%).

None of the households in Tillamook County, 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.

96.7% of the residents in Tillamook County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tillamook County, OR are Tillamook Bay Community College (125 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Tillamook County, OR was $309,000, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Tillamook County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Tillamook County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Tillamook County, OR borders Clatsop County, OR, Columbia County, OR, Lincoln County, OR, Polk County, OR, Washington County, OR, and Yamhill County, OR.

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Population & Diversity

Tillamook County, OR is home to a population of 27.1k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 5% of Tillamook County, OR residents were born outside of the country (1.36k people).

In 2021, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.6k people) in Tillamook County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.82k White (Hispanic) and 1.03k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Tillamook County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tillamook County, OR was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tillamook County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
22.6k ± 114
White (Hispanic)
1.82k ± 223
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.03k ± 181

10.6%

Hispanic Population

2.88k people

10.6% of the people in Tillamook County, OR are hispanic (2.88k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
142,354 ± 9,105 people
Vietnam
23,437 ± 3,748 people
China
22,282 ± 3,655 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 142,354 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 23,437 and China with 22,282.

Foreign-Born Population

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.36k people

5.34%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.43k people

As of 2021, 5% of Tillamook County, OR residents (1.36k 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 Tillamook County, OR was 5.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
981 ± 176
Gulf War (1990s)
282 ± 163
Gulf War (2001-)
240 ± 112

Tillamook County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tillamook County, OR employs 10.8k people. The largest industries in Tillamook County, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,299 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,268 people), and Retail Trade (1,251 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($93,507), Public Administration ($59,464), and Finance & Insurance ($58,672).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,491. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.8k

2021 Value

± 747

0.567%

1 Year growth

± 9.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tillamook County, OR grew at a rate of 0.567%, from 10.8k employees to 10.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tillamook County, OR, are Management Occupations (1,278 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,035 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,033 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tillamook County, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.8k

2021 Value

± 747

0.567%

1 Year growth

± 9.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tillamook County, OR grew at a rate of 0.567%, from 10.8k employees to 10.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tillamook County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,299 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,268 people), and Retail Trade (1,251 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tillamook County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Tillamook County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,888

Median earning men ± $3,848

$30,099

Median earning women ± $3,630

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($83,889), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,114), and Information ($59,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,750), Public Administration ($52,154), and Wholesale Trade ($48,350).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

190
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
159
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
152
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$234k
Manufacturing
$47.3k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$31.3k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Tillamook County, OR went to Donald J. Trump with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.55%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.55%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tillamook County, OR 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 Tillamook County, OR awarded 125 degrees. The student population of Tillamook County, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 199 male students and 285 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tillamook County, OR are White (70 and 57.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (33 and 27%), American Indian or Alaska Native (7 and 5.74%), and Unknown (6 and 4.92%).

The largest universities in Tillamook County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Tillamook Bay Community College (125 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tillamook County, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (76 and 60.8%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (16 and 12.8%), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (12 and 9.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 484 students enrolled in Tillamook County, OR, 41.1% men and 58.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 332 records, of which 57.2% were women and 42.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
76 degree-majors awarded
General Business
5 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tillamook County, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 76 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Tillamook Bay Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

125 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tillamook Bay Community College with 125 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 42 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tillamook County, OR, which is 0.506 times less than the 83 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 70 degrees mean that there were 2.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 33 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,744) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($612) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,146) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.831% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.823% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (871k), High School or Equivalent (794k), and Bachelors Degree (678k).

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 Tillamook County, OR was $309,000 in 2021, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $276,700 to $309,000, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Tillamook County, OR is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tillamook County, OR have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tillamook County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tillamook County, OR is $55,730. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Tillamook County, OR was Census Tract 9608 with a value of $71,719, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $61,944 and $52,788.

In 2022, 18.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tillamook County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.138%.

Housing

Property

$309,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$21,649

$7,980

Median Property Taxes

±$583

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 Tillamook County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.1%

Homeownership

2021

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.1% of the housing units in Tillamook County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9608
Census Tract 9606
Census Tract 9602

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tillamook County, OR was Census Tract 9608 with a value of $71,719, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $61,944 and $52,788.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Tillamook County, 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.

$55,730

Median Household Income

± $3,820

11.4k

Number of Households

± 752

In 2021, the median household income of the 11.4k households in Tillamook County, OR grew to $55,730 from the previous year's value of $54,268.

The following chart displays the households in Tillamook County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tillamook County, OR is from Oregon.

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2021, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Worked At Home (8.54%)
Carpooled (8.39%)

In 2021, 75.8% of workers in Tillamook County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.54%) and those who carpooled to work (8.39%).

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

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tillamook County, OR have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.43% of the workforce in Tillamook County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 18.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tillamook County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.138%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tillamook County, OR (3.61k out of 26.5k 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tillamook County, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.5% of the children was living in poverty in Tillamook County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 97.4 in Tillamook County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 8.93 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.8% of the population of Tillamook County, OR has health coverage, with 35.3% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 20.6% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 1.72% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tillamook County, OR see 1423 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.27% increase from the previous year (1339 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1525 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 339 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,423 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tillamook County, OR

Primary care physicians in Tillamook County, OR see an average of 1,423 patients per year. This represents a 6.27% increase from the previous year (1,339 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 15.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.17%

Uninsured

35.3%

Employer Coverage

20.2%

Medicaid

20.6%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

1.72%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tillamook County, OR grew by 3.21% from 5.98% to 6.17%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Tillamook County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Tillamook County, OR.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.4% in Tillamook County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Tillamook County, OR.

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