Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR

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2022 Population
148,131
0.968% 1-year growth
US Senator
Ron Wyden
Democratic Party
US Senator
Jeff Merkley
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
39.3
0.506% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
11.2%
1.7% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$97,355
9.27% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$664,400
9.51% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
79,317
1.83% 1-year growth

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In 2022, Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR had a population of 148k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $97,355. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR grew from 146,711 to 148,131, a 0.968% increase and its median household income grew from $89,097 to $97,355, a 9.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.36%), and White (Hispanic) (3.03%).

13.4% of the households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) 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.

95.3% of the residents in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR are Portland State University (7,148 degrees awarded in 2022), Portland Community College (4,737 degrees), and Oregon Health & Science University (1,030 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR was $664,400, and the homeownership rate was 46.6%.

Most people in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR borders Clackamas County (Northwest)--Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR, Clackamas County (Northwest)--Oregon City, Gladstone Cities & Oak Grove PUMA, OR, Clackamas County (Northwest)--Lake Oswego, West Linn & Wilsonville Cities PUMA, OR, Multnomah County--Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR, Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR, Multnomah County--Portland City (Central East) PUMA, OR, Washington County (Southeast)--Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, Washington County (West)--Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR, Washington County (Northeast)--Beaverton City (East & Central) & Cedar Mill PUMA, OR, Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR, and Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA.

Population & Diversity

Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR is home to a population of 148k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 11.5% of Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (17k people).

In 2022, there were 9.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.74k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR are Spanish (5,125 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,024 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,472 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
75,090
Women
50.7%
73,082
Men
49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 148,172 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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Citizenship

95.3%
2022 Citizenship
94.8%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95.3% of Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    110k ± 2.35k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    11.1k ± 1.26k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    8.74k ± 914
7.68%
Hispanic Population
11.4k people

In 2022, there were 9.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.74k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.68% of the people in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR are hispanic (11.4k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. China
    2,593 ± 1,239 people
  2. Mexico
    1,041 ± 789 people
  3. India
    921 ± 743 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR was China, the natal country of 2,593 Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR residents, followed by Mexico with 1,041 and India with 921.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.5%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
17k people
11.9%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
17.5k people

As of 2022, 11.5% of Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR residents (17k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR was 11.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,125 households (3.6%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    3,024 households (2.13%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    1,472 households (1.04%)

13.4% of the households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR was Spanish. 3.6% of the households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,273 ± 361
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,386 ± 310
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    743 ± 195

Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR employs 79.3k people. The largest industries in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,140 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,025 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,576 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($222,093), Electronics stores ($217,594), and Natural gas distribution ($196,505).

Males in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $98,207. The income inequality in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
36,694
Women
47.9%
39,940
Men
52.1%

The workforce of Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR in 2020 was 76,634 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

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Occupations

79.3k
2022 Value
1.83%
1 Year growth
± 1.83%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.83%, from 77.9k employees to 79.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR, are Other managers (3,009 people), Physicians (2,730 people), and Software developers (2,389 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

79.3k
2022 Value
1.83%
1 Year growth
± 1.83%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.83%, from 77.9k employees to 79.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,140 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,025 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,576 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$81,828
Median earning men ± $5,607
$55,464
Median earning women ± $2,708

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Manufacturing ($116,761), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($116,739), and Wholesale Trade ($105,907).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($90,881), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,209), and Public Administration ($71,625).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.87%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

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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.

US Senators from Oregon

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Ron Wyden
Senator from Oregon3
Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.
Jeff Merkley
Senator from Oregon2
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.

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US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR awarded 14,606 degrees. The student population of Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 19,564 male students and 30,149 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR are White (8,572 and 61%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,087 and 14.9%), Asian (1,175 and 8.36%), and Two or More Races (882 and 6.28%).

The largest universities in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Portland State University (7,148 and 48.9%), Portland Community College (4,737 and 32.4%), and Oregon Health & Science University (1,030 and 7.05%).

The most popular majors in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,597 and 10.9%), General Studies (910 and 6.23%), and General Psychology (439 and 3.01%).

The median tuition costs in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR are $45,000 for private four year colleges, and $11,724 and $26,808 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2022 in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 49,713 (39.4% men and 60.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 49,713 students enrolled in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 26,053 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 247 degrees awarded
  2. 431 degrees awarded
  3. 391 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR was General Social Sciences with 247 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 7,148 degrees awarded
  2. 4,737 degrees awarded
  3. 1,030 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Portland State University with 7,148 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5,560 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR, which is 0.615 times less than the 9,046 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,572 degrees mean that there were 4.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,087 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,731) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.454% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.685% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (45k), Graduate Degree (35.4k), and Some college (24.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR was $664,400 in 2022, which is 2.36 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $606,700 to $664,400, a 9.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR is 46.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR is $97,355. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR was Clackamas County (Northwest)--Lake Oswego, West Linn & Wilsonville Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $120,376, followed by Washington County (West)--Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Washington County (Central)--Hillsboro City PUMA, OR, with respective values of $109,461 and $100,627.

Property

$664,400
Median Property Value 2022
±$12,279
$35,296
Median Property Taxes
±$1,174

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Rent vs Own

46.6%
Homeownership
2022
62.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 46.6% of the housing units in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.3%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR was Clackamas County (Northwest)--Lake Oswego, West Linn & Wilsonville Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $120,376, followed by Washington County (West)--Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Washington County (Central)--Hillsboro City PUMA, OR, with respective values of $109,461 and $100,627.

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Household Income

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$97,355
Median Household Income
± $4,297
75.8k
Number of Households
± 2,230

In 2022, the median household income of the 75.8k households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR grew to $97,355 from the previous year's value of $89,097.

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Wage Distribution

0.497
2022 Wage GINI in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR
0.501
2021 Wage GINI in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR

In 2022, the income inequality in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.768% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (47.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (25.7%)
  3. Walked (9.63%)

In 2022, 47.2% of workers in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (25.7%) and those who walked to work (9.63%).

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Commute Time

23.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR (16.1k out of 144k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR is White, followed by Asian 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.

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Health

96.6% of the population of Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 60% on employee plans, 9.1% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 0.972% on military or VA plans.

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 1194 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 158 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.3% under 18 years, 27.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.41%
Uninsured
60%
Employer Coverage
9.1%
Medicaid
12%
Medicare
14.5%
Non-Group
0.972%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR declined by 9.71% from 3.77% to 3.41%.

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