Lincoln County, OR

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2020 Population

49,336

1.63% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2018 Median Age

51.3

0.786% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.8%

3.16% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$50,775

6.04% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$265,800

5.81% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

19,457

2.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Lincoln County, OR had a population of 49.3k people with a median age of 51.3 and a median household income of $50,775. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Lincoln County, OR grew from 48,547 to 49,336, a 1.63% increase and its median household income grew from $47,882 to $50,775, a 6.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.4%), White (Hispanic) (5.75%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.91%), Other (Hispanic) (2.25%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%).

None of the households in Lincoln 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.

97.4% of the residents in Lincoln County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lincoln County, OR are Oregon Coast Community College (64 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Lincoln County, OR was $265,800, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

Most people in Lincoln County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Lincoln County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Lincoln County, OR borders Benton County, OR, Lane County, OR, Polk County, OR, and Tillamook County, OR.

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Population & Diversity

Lincoln County, OR is home to a population of 49.3k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.8% of Lincoln County, OR residents were born outside of the country (2.37k people).

In 2020, there were 14.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.1k people) in Lincoln County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.84k White (Hispanic) and 2.42k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

97.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.4% of Lincoln County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Lincoln County, OR was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
40.1k ± 408
White (Hispanic)
2.84k ± 395
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.42k ± 210

9.4%

Hispanic Population

4.64k people

9.4% of the people in Lincoln County, OR are hispanic (4.64k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lincoln 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
141,609 ± 9,081 people
Vietnam
22,538 ± 3,676 people
China
22,455 ± 3,669 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 141,609 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,538 and China with 22,455.

Foreign-Born Population

4.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.37k people

4.99%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.42k people

As of 2020, 4.8% of Lincoln County, OR residents (2.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lincoln County, OR was 4.99%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,332 ± 277
Korea
554 ± 163
Gulf War (1990s)
458 ± 158

Lincoln County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lincoln County, OR employs 19.5k people. The largest industries in Lincoln County, OR are Accommodation & Food Services (2,997 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,666 people), and Retail Trade (2,308 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,705), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,368), and Public Administration ($52,083).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,561. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

19.5k

2020 Value

± 959

2.35%

1 Year growth

± 6.45%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lincoln County, OR grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 19k employees to 19.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lincoln County, OR, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,296 people), Management Occupations (2,222 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,913 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lincoln County, 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

19.5k

2020 Value

± 959

2.35%

1 Year growth

± 6.45%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lincoln County, OR grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 19k employees to 19.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lincoln County, OR, are Accommodation & Food Services (2,997 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,666 people), and Retail Trade (2,308 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lincoln County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Lincoln County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,863

Median earning men ± $2,589

$27,910

Median earning women ± $2,822

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,353), Public Administration ($59,821), and Manufacturing ($47,901).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($48,750), Public Administration ($46,333), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,739).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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

404
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
394
Retail Trade
368
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

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

$194k
Manufacturing
$192k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$118k
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

Showing data for Oregon.

$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 Lincoln County, OR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.5%).

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

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.5%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lincoln County, OR 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 Lincoln County, OR awarded 64 degrees. The student population of Lincoln County, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 268 male students and 586 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lincoln County, OR are White (43 and 67.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12 and 18.8%), Two or More Races (4 and 6.25%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (2 and 3.13%).

The largest universities in Lincoln County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Oregon Coast Community College (64 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lincoln County, OR are Registered Nursing (23 and 35.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (16 and 25%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (13 and 20.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 854 students enrolled in Lincoln County, OR, 31.4% men and 68.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 474 records, of which 70.5% were women and 29.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
19 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
16 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lincoln County, OR was Registered Nursing with 19 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Oregon Coast Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

64 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oregon Coast Community College with 64 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 12 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lincoln County, OR, which is 0.231 times less than the 52 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 43 degrees mean that there were 3.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 12 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 ($4,356) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($792) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($612) 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

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

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

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 Lincoln County, OR was $265,800 in 2020, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $251,200 to $265,800, a 5.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Lincoln County, OR is 67.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Lincoln County, OR have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lincoln County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lincoln County, OR is $50,775. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lincoln County, OR was Census Tract 9512 with a value of $70,621, followed by Census Tract 9515 and Census Tract 9506.01, with respective values of $60,372 and $56,731.

In 2022, 17.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lincoln County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.562%.

Housing

Property

$265,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,534

$14,688

Median Property Taxes

±$842

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

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

Rent vs Own

67.2%

Homeownership

2020

67.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 67.2% of the housing units in Lincoln County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lincoln 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 9512
Census Tract 9515
Census Tract 9506.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lincoln County, OR was Census Tract 9512 with a value of $70,621, followed by Census Tract 9515 and Census Tract 9506.01, with respective values of $60,372 and $56,731.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lincoln 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.

$50,775

Median Household Income

± $2,264

21.1k

Number of Households

± 825

In 2020, the median household income of the 21.1k households in Lincoln County, OR grew to $50,775 from the previous year's value of $47,882.

The following chart displays the households in Lincoln 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lincoln County, 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 (73%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
Worked At Home (8.82%)

In 2020, 73% of workers in Lincoln County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (8.82%).

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

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lincoln County, OR have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Lincoln County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lincoln County, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lincoln County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.562%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lincoln County, OR (7.67k out of 48.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lincoln County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 20.4% of the children was living in poverty in Lincoln County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.6%.

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 347 in Lincoln County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 11.9 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

90.9% of the population of Lincoln County, OR has health coverage, with 29.1% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 21.6% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 3.61% 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 Lincoln County, OR see 1850 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.38% decrease from the previous year (1976 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1744 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,850 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lincoln County, OR

Primary care physicians in Lincoln County, OR see an average of 1,850 patients per year. This represents a 6.38% decrease from the previous year (1,976 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 14.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.1%

Uninsured

29.1%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

21.6%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

3.61%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lincoln County, OR declined by 2.8% from 9.37% to 9.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lincoln 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 54.3 in Lincoln County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lincoln 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 33.5% in Lincoln County, OR.

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

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