Hood River, OR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

23,270

0.263% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

39.5

0.509% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

5.14%

16.7% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$72,418

10.3% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$411,600

10.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Hood River, OR had a population of 23.3k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $72,418. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Hood River, OR grew from 23,209 to 23,270, a 0.263% increase and its median household income grew from $65,679 to $72,418, a 10.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hood River, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.4%), White (Hispanic) (21.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.03%), Other (Hispanic) (4.01%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%).

None of the households in Hood River, 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.

87.1% of the residents in Hood River, OR are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Hood River, OR was $411,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

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

Hood River, OR borders Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA and The Dalles, OR.

Population & Diversity

Hood River, OR is home to a population of 23.3k people, from which 87.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 17% of Hood River, OR residents were born outside of the country (3.97k people).

In 2020, there were 2.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.8k people) in Hood River, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.96k White (Hispanic) and 1.4k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

87.1%

2020 Citizenship

88.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 87.1% of Hood River, OR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Hood River, OR was 88.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hood River, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.8k ± 40
White (Hispanic)
4.96k ± 728
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.4k ± 780

31.5%

Hispanic Population

7.32k people

31.5% of the people in Hood River, OR are hispanic (7.32k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

17%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.97k people

16%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.71k people

As of 2020, 17% of Hood River, OR residents (3.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hood River, OR was 16%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
335 ± 142
Gulf War (2001-)
251 ± 131
Gulf War (1990s)
121 ± 76

Hood River, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hood River, OR employs 12.2k people. The largest industries in Hood River, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,970 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,784 people), and Retail Trade (1,149 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($102,118), Information ($99,565), and Utilities ($81,250).

Employment

Occupations

12.2k

2020 Value

± 968

2.73%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hood River, OR grew at a rate of 2.73%, from 11.9k employees to 12.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hood River, OR, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1,451 people), Management Occupations (1,414 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (983 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hood River, 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

12.2k

2020 Value

± 968

2.73%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hood River, OR grew at a rate of 2.73%, from 11.9k employees to 12.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hood River, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,970 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,784 people), and Retail Trade (1,149 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hood River, OR, though some of these residents may live in Hood River, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,677

Median earning men ± $2,705

$32,598

Median earning women ± $2,951

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($147,969), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($146,458), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,073).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($97,717), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,313), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,401).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

451
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
266
Manufacturing
209
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

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

Showing data for Oregon.

$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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.725% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.812% 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 2020 were Some college (878k), High School or Equivalent (788k), and Bachelors Degree (661k).

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 Hood River, OR was $411,600 in 2020, which is 1.79 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $373,600 to $411,600, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Hood River, OR is 68.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

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

Median household income in Hood River, OR is $72,418. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Hood River, OR was Washington County, OR with a value of $86,626, followed by Clackamas County, OR and Hood River County, OR, with respective values of $82,911 and $72,418.

Property

$411,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$22,798

$6,086

Median Property Taxes

±$559

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 Hood River, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

68.4%

Homeownership

2020

71%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 68.4% of the housing units in Hood River, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hood River, 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 county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hood River, OR was Washington County, OR with a value of $86,626, followed by Clackamas County, OR and Hood River County, OR, with respective values of $82,911 and $72,418.

The following map shows all of the counties in Hood River, 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.

$72,418

Median Household Income

± $6,739

8.89k

Number of Households

± 697

In 2020, the median household income of the 8.89k households in Hood River, OR grew to $72,418 from the previous year's value of $65,679.

The following chart displays the households in Hood River, 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 Hood River, OR is from Oregon.

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2020, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.249% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (65.2%)
Worked At Home (14%)
Carpooled (11%)

In 2020, 65.2% of workers in Hood River, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14%) and those who carpooled to work (11%).

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 Hood River, OR have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.42% of the workforce in Hood River, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hood River, OR (1.19k out of 23.1k 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 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hood River, 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.

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

90.9% of the population of Hood River, OR has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 0.552% 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

Showing data at the state level for Oregon. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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 26% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.1%

Uninsured

43.3%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

0.552%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hood River, OR grew by 8.35% from 8.4% to 9.1%.

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