Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

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2021 Population

115,785

2.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

0.976% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18.7%

1.89% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,468

5.49% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$185,800

7.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

42,548

0.868% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR had a population of 116k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $49,468. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew from 113,444 to 115,785, a 2.06% increase and its median household income grew from $46,894 to $49,468, a 5.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.8%), White (Hispanic) (10.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.27%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.87%).

13.4% of the households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney 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.

96% of the residents in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are Oregon Institute of Technology (808 degrees awarded in 2021), Klamath Community College (640 degrees), and Treasure Valley Community College (348 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was $185,800, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR borders Del Norte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas & Siskiyou Counties PUMA, CA, Eagle City PUMA, ID, Caldwell & Nampa (South & West) Cities PUMA, ID, Sparks City PUMA, NV, Rural Nevada PUMA, NV, Umatilla, Union, Baker & Wallowa Counties PUMA, OR, The Dalles City PUMA, OR, Deschutes County PUMA, OR, Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR, Ashland City PUMA, OR, and Douglas County PUMA, OR.

United States California Oregon

Population & Diversity

Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is home to a population of 116k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.17% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (7.14k people).

In 2021, there were 7.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.3k people) in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12k White (Hispanic) and 5.42k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are Spanish (13,000 households), Other Native Languages of North America (194 households), and Russian (179 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,903

Women

48.3%

59,946

Men

51.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 115,849 inhabitants, with 51.7% men, and 48.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96%

2021 Citizenship

96.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.3k ± 481
White (Hispanic)
12k ± 957
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.42k ± 935

18.7%

Hispanic Population

21.6k people

18.7% of the people in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are hispanic (21.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,194 ± 1,729 people
Canada
168 ± 318 people
Guatemala
120 ± 269 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 5,194 Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents, followed by Canada with 168 and Guatemala with 120.

Foreign-Born Population

6.17%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.14k people

6.24%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.08k people

As of 2021, 6.17% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents (7.14k 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 Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 6.24%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,000 households (11.9%)
Other Native Languages of North America
194 households (0.178%)
Russian
179 households (0.164%)

13.4% of the households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Spanish. 11.9% of the households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney 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
3,316 ± 309
Gulf War (2001-)
1,911 ± 294
Gulf War (1990s)
1,228 ± 237

Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney 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 Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR employs 42.5k people. The largest industries in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are Elementary & secondary schools (2,809 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,665 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,427 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($103,143), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($95,118), and Logging ($92,109).

Males in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,697. The income inequality in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.415, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,732

Women

46.8%

22,450

Men

53.2%

The workforce of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR in 2020 was 42,182 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR.

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Occupations

42.5k

2021 Value

0.868%

1 Year growth

± 0.868%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 0.868%, from 42.2k employees to 42.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,426 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,342 people), and Personal care aides (1,198 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

42.5k

2021 Value

0.868%

1 Year growth

± 0.868%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 0.868%, from 42.2k employees to 42.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,809 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,665 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,427 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,651

Median earning men ± $1,501

$27,705

Median earning women ± $1,443

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,109), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,267), and Information ($47,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,366), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,623), and Wholesale Trade ($35,365).

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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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California and Oregon to other states, or from other states to California and Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California and Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $428B, followed by Mixed freight ($178B) and Pharmaceuticals ($159B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California and Oregon.

$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

$183B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

95.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

Comparatively, 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 California and Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California and Oregon to other states, or from other states to California and Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$90.5B
Washington
$69B
Arizona
$47.3B

In 2020, the top outbound California and Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $90.5B, followed by Washington with $69B and Arizona and $47.3B.

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

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator 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 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 Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR awarded 1,833 degrees. The student population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,517 male students and 4,101 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are White (1,195 and 66.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (323 and 17.9%), Two or More Races (86 and 4.77%), and Asian (69 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Oregon Institute of Technology (808 and 44.1%), Klamath Community College (640 and 34.9%), and Treasure Valley Community College (348 and 19%).

The most popular majors in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (188 and 10.3%), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (103 and 5.62%), and Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services (69 and 3.76%).

The median tuition cost in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR for a public four year colleges is $9,572 for in-state students and $30,465 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,618 (46.2% men and 53.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,618 students enrolled in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,974 records, of which 53.2% were women and 46.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Dental Hygiene
65 degree-majors awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
103 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
68 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Dental Hygiene with 65 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oregon Institute of Technology
808 degrees awarded
Klamath Community College
640 degrees awarded
Treasure Valley Community College
348 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oregon Institute of Technology with 808 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 802 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, which is 0.778 times less than the 1,031 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 1,195 degrees mean that there were 3.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 323 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

Public, 4-year or above ($9,572) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,160) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,350) 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 2021, 0.916% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.758% 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 Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (29.1k), Some college (24.3k), and Secondary Education (15.5k).

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 Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was $185,800 in 2021, which is 0.759 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $173,300 to $185,800, a 7.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is 64.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is $49,468. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

Housing

Property

$185,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,626

$28,580

Median Property Taxes

±$1,093

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 Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.5%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.5% of the housing units in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney 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.

$49,468

Median Household Income

± $2,121

44.3k

Number of Households

± 1,460

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.3k households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew to $49,468 from the previous year's value of $46,894.

The following chart displays the households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney 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

0.415

2021 Wage GINI in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

0.43

2020 Wage GINI in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

In 2021, the income inequality in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 0.415 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.37% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (8.23%)
Worked At Home (7.97%)

In 2021, 78.5% of workers in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.23%) and those who worked at home (7.97%).

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

16.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney 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 Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney 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 Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR (20.7k out of 110k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney 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

91.3% of the population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 31.3% on employee plans, 27% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 3.24% 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 1212 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 165 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in California see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1132 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

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).

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1,254 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oregon and California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.7%

Uninsured

31.3%

Employer Coverage

27%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

3.24%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew by 2.93% from 8.46% to 8.7%.

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