Poverty in Oregon
What is the poverty rate in Oregon?
The poverty rate in Oregon is 14.9%. One out of every 6.7 residents of Oregon lives in poverty.
How many people in Oregon live in poverty?
587,248 of 3,947,954 residents reported income levels below the poverty line in the last year.
How does the Poverty Rate in Oregon compare to the national average?
Oregon ranks 31st in Poverty Rate at 14.9%(poverty rankings by state).The Poverty Rate of Oregon is slightly higher than the national average of 14.6%.
Oregon Poverty Rate County Map
Oregon Poverty Rate By Sex
What is the poverty rate for men vs women living in Oregon?
Male
The Poverty Rate for men who live in Oregon is 13.9%.
Female
The Poverty Rate for women who live in Oregon is 15.8%.
Poverty Rate Disparity for Male vs Female Residents of Oregon
Female residents of Oregon are moderately(13%) more likely to live in poverty than males.
270,924 of 1,948,541 males in Oregon live below the poverty line.
316,324 of 1,999,413 females in Oregon live below the poverty line.
Oregon Poverty Rate By Age
What's the Poverty Rate in Oregon By Age?
Breakdown of Oregon Poverty Rate By Age
- Children Under 6 in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 21.6%.
- Children 6 to 11 Years Old in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 19.0%.
- Adolescents 12 to 17 Years Old in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 16.7%.
- Adults 18 to 59 Years Old in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 15.7%.
- Adults 60 to 74 Years Old in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 9.1%.
- 75 to 84 Years Old in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 8.5%.
- Over 85 Years Old in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 10.2%.
Historical Oregon Poverty Rate
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY % Change | National |
|---|---|---|---|
2010 |
15.8% | 15.3% | |
2011 |
17.5% | 10.0% | 15.9% |
2012 |
17.2% | 1.0% | 15.9% |
2013 |
16.7% | 3.0% | 15.8% |
2014 |
16.6% | 0.0% | 15.5% |
2015 |
15.4% | 7.0% | 14.7% |
2016 |
13.3% | 15.0% | 14.0% |
2017 |
13.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% |
Oregon Poverty Rate By Race
| Race | Population | Poverty Rate | National Poverty Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black |
72,590 |
30.5% | 25.2% | 1.8% |
American Indian |
43,674 |
26.3% | 26.8% | 1.1% |
Asian |
162,923 |
15.6% | 11.9% | 4.0% |
Pacific Islander |
14,678 |
26.4% | 19.0% | 0.4% |
Other |
118,212 |
22.2% | 23.8% | 2.9% |
Two Or More Races |
177,327 |
20.1% | 18.4% | 4.4% |
White |
3,027,964 |
12.6% | 10.3% | 75.2% |
Hispanic |
498,708 |
24.0% | 22.2% | 12.4% |
What's the Poverty Rate in Oregon By Race?
30.5% of Black residents of Oregon live below the poverty line.
The Poverty Rate of black residents in Oregon is the same as than the national average. 22,148 of 72,590 black Oregonians live below the poverty line. Approximately 1.8% of the total population of Oregon is black.
15.6% of Asian residents of Oregon live below the poverty line.
The Poverty Rate of asian residents in Oregon is dramatically higher than the national average of 11.9%. 25,396 of 162,923 asian Oregonians live below the poverty line. Approximately 4.0% of the total population of Oregon are asian.
12.6% of White residents of Oregon live below the poverty line.
The Poverty Rate of white residents in Oregon is the same as than the national average. 380,640 of 3,027,964 white Oregonians live below the poverty line. Approximately 75.2% of the total population of Oregon are white.
24.0% of Hispanic residents of Oregon live below the poverty line.
The Poverty Rate of hispanic residents in Oregon is the same as than the national average. 119,709 of 498,708 hispanic Oregonians live below the poverty line. Approximately 12.4% of the total population of Oregon are hispanic.
Oregon Poverty Rate By School Enrollment
Understanding where poverty hits hardest in Oregon can be better understood by segmenting poverty by whether or not the resident is in school or not.
- Enrolled in School in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 21.3%.
- Not Enrolled in School in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 12.5%.
The Poverty Rate of Oregon residents enrolled in school is slightly higher than the national average of 20.1%. This translates to 194,713 of 914,709 Oregonians enrolled in school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 22.7% of the total population of Oregon are currently enrolled in school.
The Poverty Rate of Oregon residents not enrolled in school is slightly higher than the national average of 12.2%. This translates to 363,157 of 2,901,183 Oregonians not enrolled in school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 72.1% of the total population of Oregon are currently not enrolled in school.
Poverty for younger ages in Oregon is seen as the most undesirable for the future of the community.
- Enrolled in Nursery School in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 16.4%.
- Enrolled in Elementary School(Grades 1-4) in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 18.9%.
The Poverty Rate of Oregon residents enrolled in nursery school is slightly lower than the national average of 18.0%. This translates to 9,010 of 54,840 Oregonians enrolled in nursery school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 1.4% of the total population of Oregon is currently enrolled in nursery school.
The Poverty Rate of Oregon residents enrolled in elementary school(grades 1-4) is moderately lower than the national average of 21.2%. This translates to 35,744 of 188,636 Oregonians enrolled in elementary school(grades 1-4) living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 4.7% of the total population of Oregon are currently enrolled in elementary school(grades 1-4).
Poverty for developing children and young adults in Oregon can have drastic impacts on graduation and college attendance rates.
- Enrolled in Middle School(Grade 5-8) in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 16.9%.
- Enrolled in High School (Grades 9-12) in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 17.4%.
The Poverty Rate of Oregon residents enrolled in middle school(grade 5-8) is moderately lower than the national average of 19.0%. This translates to 31,385 of 185,753 Oregonians enrolled in middle school(grade 5-8) living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 4.6% of the total population of Oregon are currently enrolled in middle school(grade 5-8).
The Poverty Rate of Oregon residents enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) is slightly lower than the national average of 17.7%. This translates to 33,752 of 194,071 Oregonians enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 4.8% of the total population of Oregon are currently enrolled in high school (grades 9-12).
Adult students in college, graduate or professional schools generally bring employers, revenue and higher living wages post-graduation and are seen as a positive to the community.
- Enrolled in Undergraduate School in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 32.3%.
- Enrolled in Graduate or Professional School in Oregon have a Poverty Rate of 22.8%.
The Poverty Rate of Oregon residents enrolled in undergraduate school is significantly higher than the national average of 23.4%. This translates to 64,516 of 199,689 Oregonians enrolled in undergraduate school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 5.0% of the total population of Oregon are currently enrolled in undergraduate school.
The Poverty Rate of Oregon residents enrolled in graduate or professional school is significantly higher than the national average of 17.2%. This translates to 10,559 of 46,285 Oregonians enrolled in graduate or professional school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 1.1% of the total population of Oregon is currently enrolled in graduate or professional school.
Oregon Poverty Rate By Place of Birth
What is the poverty rate for residents of Oregon born US Citizens vs Foreign-Born?
14.5%
The Poverty Rate for residents of Oregon who were born citizens of the United States is 14.5%.
18.7%
The Poverty Rate for residents of Oregon who were born citizens of a country other than the US is 18.7%.
Poverty Rate for residents of Oregon born US Citizens vs Foreign-Born
Foreign-born residents of Oregon have a higher poverty rate than those who were born US citizens.
Of the 3,554,340 residents of Oregon who were born citizens of the United States, 513,759 (14.5%) had income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
Conversely, 73,489 (18.7%) of 393,614 residents of Oregon who were born citizens of a country other than the US reported income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
Oregon Poverty Rate By City
| City | Rank | Poverty Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
Albany |
105th |
15.4% | 52,007 |
Aloha |
86th |
13.8% | 55,205 |
Altamont |
145th |
18.8% | 18,975 |
Ashland |
143rd |
18.6% | 20,733 |
Astoria |
104th |
15.3% | 9,632 |
Baker City |
92nd |
14.5% | 9,741 |
Beaverton |
70th |
12.6% | 95,710 |
Bend |
52nd |
10.9% | 87,167 |
Bethany |
9th |
4.3% | 23,177 |
Brookings |
71st |
12.7% | 6,366 |
Bull Mountain |
1st |
2.0% | 9,698 |
Canby |
53rd |
10.9% | 17,337 |
Cedar Hills |
21st |
6.5% | 8,054 |
Cedar Mill |
18th |
5.8% | 17,050 |
Central Point |
79th |
13.4% | 17,760 |
Coos Bay |
164th |
21.4% | 16,070 |
Cornelius |
45th |
10.5% | 12,423 |
Corvallis |
197th |
27.3% | 56,224 |
Cottage Grove |
161st |
21.0% | 9,930 |
Creswell |
34th |
8.5% | 5,202 |
Dallas |
101st |
15.1% | 15,413 |
Damascus |
30th |
8.1% | 10,909 |
Deschutes River Woods |
116th |
15.9% | 5,910 |
Eagle Point |
109th |
15.6% | 8,858 |
Eugene |
170th |
21.7% | 163,135 |
Fairview |
40th |
10.0% | 9,261 |
Florence |
142nd |
18.6% | 8,678 |
Forest Grove |
88th |
14.0% | 23,554 |
Four Corners |
141st |
18.5% | 16,648 |
Garden Home-Whitford |
6th |
4.0% | 6,442 |
Gladstone |
59th |
11.6% | 11,936 |
Grants Pass |
159th |
20.2% | 36,687 |
Green |
98th |
15.0% | 7,453 |
Gresham |
157th |
20.0% | 110,336 |
Happy Valley |
11th |
4.6% | 18,477 |
Hayesville |
154th |
19.6% | 21,658 |
Hermiston |
158th |
20.0% | 17,241 |
Hillsboro |
51st |
10.8% | 102,396 |
Hood River |
134th |
17.9% | 7,526 |
Independence |
90th |
14.3% | 9,246 |
Jennings Lodge |
106th |
15.4% | 8,164 |
Junction City |
130th |
17.1% | 5,819 |
Keizer |
85th |
13.8% | 37,910 |
Klamath Falls |
179th |
23.1% | 21,113 |
La Grande |
171st |
21.8% | 12,999 |
Lake Oswego |
14th |
5.6% | 38,212 |
Lebanon |
167th |
21.6% | 16,336 |
Lincoln City |
180th |
23.4% | 8,541 |
Madras |
185th |
23.9% | 6,552 |
McMinnville |
124th |
16.3% | 33,211 |
Medford |
156th |
19.8% | 79,246 |
Milton-Freewater |
202nd |
30.4% | 7,051 |
Milwaukie |
66th |
12.2% | 20,627 |
Molalla |
82nd |
13.7% | 8,987 |
Monmouth |
205th |
34.1% | 9,983 |
Mount Hood Village |
32nd |
8.4% | 5,041 |
Newberg |
129th |
17.0% | 22,898 |
Newport |
152nd |
19.4% | 10,274 |
North Bend |
78th |
13.4% | 9,566 |
Oak Grove |
39th |
9.7% | 16,648 |
Oak Hills |
16th |
5.6% | 11,779 |
Oatfield |
22nd |
6.6% | 13,457 |
Ontario |
207th |
35.2% | 10,972 |
Oregon City |
37th |
9.5% | 35,483 |
Pendleton |
110th |
15.6% | 16,709 |
Portland |
122nd |
16.2% | 630,331 |
Prineville |
188th |
24.2% | 9,515 |
Raleigh Hills |
17th |
5.6% | 5,762 |
Redmond |
121st |
16.2% | 28,492 |
Rockcreek |
10th |
4.4% | 9,503 |
Roseburg North |
113th |
15.7% | 5,904 |
Roseburg |
131st |
17.5% | 22,013 |
Salem |
120th |
16.2% | 163,654 |
Sandy |
61st |
11.8% | 10,581 |
Scappoose |
31st |
8.2% | 6,975 |
Seaside |
68th |
12.4% | 6,542 |
Sheridan |
62nd |
11.9% | 6,049 |
Sherwood |
5th |
3.8% | 19,107 |
Silverton |
58th |
11.4% | 9,757 |
Springfield |
163rd |
21.3% | 60,823 |
St. Helens |
133rd |
17.8% | 13,254 |
Stayton |
117th |
15.9% | 7,927 |
Sutherlin |
146th |
18.9% | 7,887 |
Sweet Home |
177th |
22.6% | 9,289 |
Talent |
172nd |
22.0% | 6,349 |
The Dalles |
76th |
13.4% | 15,224 |
Tigard |
43rd |
10.4% | 51,355 |
Tillamook |
199th |
28.4% | 5,085 |
Troutdale |
72nd |
13.0% | 16,557 |
Tualatin |
56th |
11.1% | 27,135 |
Umatilla |
187th |
24.1% | 7,069 |
Veneta |
178th |
22.9% | 4,808 |
Warrenton |
65th |
12.2% | 5,335 |
West Haven-Sylvan |
27th |
7.7% | 8,142 |
West Linn |
8th |
4.3% | 26,307 |
West Slope |
15th |
5.6% | 7,698 |
White City |
136th |
18.3% | 9,030 |
Wilsonville |
63rd |
11.9% | 22,789 |
Winston |
194th |
25.4% | 5,365 |
Woodburn |
182nd |
23.7% | 25,067 |
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