Clackamas County, OR

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    2024 Population
    423,975
    US Senator
    Ron Wyden
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Jeff Merkley
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.3
    0.475% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.71%
    2.97% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $103,517
    3.15% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $611,000
    5.73% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    210,258
    0.709% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Clackamas 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.

    96.5% of the residents in Clackamas County, OR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Clackamas County, OR are Clackamas Community College (1,040 degrees awarded in 2024), Phagans School of Hair Design (126 degrees), and Northwest College-Clackamas (22 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Clackamas County, OR was $611,000, and the homeownership rate was 70.7%.

    Most people in Clackamas County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Clackamas County, OR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Clackamas County, OR is home to a population of 424k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.74% of Clackamas County, OR residents were born outside of the country (37.1k people).

    In 2024, there were 15.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (325k people) in Clackamas County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 18.3k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.5% of Clackamas County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Clackamas County, OR was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clackamas County, OR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      325k ± 1.33k
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      21.4k ± 817
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      18.3k ± 1.12k
    10.1%
    Hispanic Population
    42.8k people

    In 2024, there were 15.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (325k people) in Clackamas County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 18.3k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.1% of the people in Clackamas County, OR are hispanic (42.8k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Clackamas County, OR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      144,017 ± 9,158 people
    2. Vietnam
      20,980 ± 3,547 people
    3. India
      20,652 ± 3,520 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 144,017 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 20,980 and India with 20,652.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.74%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    37.1k people
    8.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    36.3k people

    As of 2024, 8.74% of Clackamas County, OR residents (37.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clackamas County, OR was 8.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      8,017 ± 632
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      5,070 ± 632
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3,320 ± 558

    Clackamas County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.7% of the population of Clackamas County, OR has health coverage, with 53.6% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.908% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Clackamas County, OR see 1,092 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,092 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1131 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

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

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,092 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clackamas County, OR

    Primary care physicians in Clackamas County, OR see an average of 1,092 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,092 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% 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.

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    Uninsured People

    4.35%
    Uninsured
    53.6%
    Employer Coverage
    13.1%
    Medicaid
    14.8%
    Medicare
    13.2%
    Non-Group
    0.908%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clackamas County, OR declined by 14.2% from 5.06% to 4.35%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.68 in Clackamas County, OR.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, 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 29% in Clackamas County, OR.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.62% in Clackamas County, OR.

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    Economy

    The economy of Clackamas County, OR employs 210k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Clackamas County, OR were Health Care & Social Assistance (32,633 people), Retail Trade (25,268 people), and Manufacturing (23,048 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($111,853), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($92,054), and Public Administration ($90,857).

    Employment

    Occupations

    210k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,731
    0.709%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.48%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Clackamas County, OR grew at a rate of 0.709%, from 209k employees to 210k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clackamas County, OR, are Management Occupations (28,218 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,184 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (20,335 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clackamas County, OR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    210k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,731
    0.709%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.48%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Clackamas County, OR grew at a rate of 0.709%, from 209k employees to 210k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clackamas County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,633 people), Retail Trade (25,268 people), and Manufacturing (23,048 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clackamas County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Clackamas County, 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

    $67,430
    Median earning men ± $1,708
    $47,484
    Median earning women ± $1,087

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($105,031), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,628), and Information ($86,583).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($73,582), Public Administration ($71,159), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,568).

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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%.

    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
    1. 1,323
      Construction
    2. 1,108
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 781
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.56M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.31M
      Manufacturing
    3. $987k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (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

    Voting results are not available for Clackamas County, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.3%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (41%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Clackamas County, OR awarded 1,188 degrees. The student population of Clackamas County, OR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,723 male students and 3,069 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Clackamas County, OR are White (768 and 65%), Hispanic or Latino (210 and 17.8%), Two or More Races (59 and 4.99%), and Asian (45 and 3.81%).

    The largest universities in Clackamas County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Clackamas Community College (1,040 and 87.5%), Phagans School of Hair Design (126 and 10.6%), and Northwest College-Clackamas (22 and 1.85%).

    The most popular majors in Clackamas County, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (373 and 31.4%), Child Care & Support Services Management (66 and 5.56%), and General Cosmetology (52 and 4.38%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $20,835.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2016 in Clackamas County, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,792 (47% men and 53% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 5,792 students enrolled in Clackamas County, OR, 47% men and 53% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,387 records, of which 51.6% were women and 48.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      373 degrees awarded
    2. Child Care & Support Services Management
      40 degrees awarded
    3. General Business
      26 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Clackamas County, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 373 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Clackamas Community College
      1,040 degrees awarded
    2. Phagans School of Hair Design
      126 degrees awarded
    3. Northwest College-Clackamas
      22 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clackamas Community College with 1,040 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 441 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clackamas County, OR, which is 0.59 times less than the 747 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 768 degrees mean that there were 3.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 210 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 2-year ($5,670) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($675) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Clackamas County, OR was $611,000 in 2024, which is 1.84 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $577,900 to $611,000, a 5.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Clackamas County, OR is 70.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Clackamas County, OR have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clackamas County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 17.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clackamas County, OR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.861%.

    Housing

    Property

    $611,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,326
    $115,773
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,280

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    70.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.7% of the housing units in Clackamas County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clackamas County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $103,517
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,974
    164k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,254

    In 2024, the median household income of the 164k households in Clackamas County, OR grew to $103,517 from the previous year's value of $100,360.

    The following chart displays the households in Clackamas 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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Clackamas County, OR is from Oregon.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Oregon
    0.461
    2023 Wage GINI in Oregon

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.412% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (66.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (20.9%)
    3. Carpooled (6.88%)

    In 2024, 66.8% of workers in Clackamas County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.88%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    26.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Clackamas County, OR have a longer commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.36% of the workforce in Clackamas County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 17.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clackamas County, OR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.861%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    7.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clackamas County, OR (32.4k out of 421k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clackamas 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 6.9% of the children was living in poverty in Clackamas County, OR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 160 in Clackamas County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 42.3% per 100,000 population.

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