97116 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 97116, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

97116 is a zip code in Washington County, Oregon, which covers Chehalem Mountains CCD, Coast Range CCD, and Forest Grove-Cornelius, with a total population of 28,835 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 97116 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 97116.

The estimated population of people living in 97116 is 28,835, with a median age of 36.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 97116 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,835
+5.43%
+10.11%
2020
27,349
+0.25%
-
2019
27,281
+1.92%
-
2018
26,767
+2.21%
-
2017
26,187
 - -

Population of 97116 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 97116 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
68.3%
70.3%
 -2.84%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.4%
 +125.00%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
24.9%
21.3%
 +16.90%
Asian
1.8%
3.2%
 -43.75%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
4.3%
 -11.63%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 97116 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 97116 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 97116 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 97116 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.6 +0.83% 36.1 +3.44% 37.3 -0.27%
2020 36.3 +4.31% 34.9 +2.65% 37.4 +4.18%
2019 34.8 -1.69% 34 -1.45% 35.9 -1.37%
2018 35.4 +2.31% 34.5 +1.47% 36.4 +1.96%
2017 34.6 - 34 - 35.7 -

The median age of the 97116 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 97116 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,049 -25.48% 1,308 +33.51% 1,515 1,755
10 to 19 2,217 1.57% 2,009 +20.24% 2,206 2,439
20 to 29 1,532 +32.46% 2,301 -9.03% 2,065 2,068
30 to 39 1,744 +10.53% 1,869 -11.22% 1,921 1,656
40 to 49 1,699 +2.58% 1,480 +43.52% 1,709 2,221
50 to 59 1,425 +17.51% 1,432 +9.59% 1,663 1,570
60 to 69 1,182 +20.15% 1,310 +28.28% 1,430 1,715
70+ 980 +35.63% 1,650 -7.27% 1,372 1,530

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 97116 zip code is $76,610.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 97116.

  • Under 25
    $42,800.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,634.00
  • 45 to 64
    $109,453.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,432.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 97116 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 97116, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 97116 is currently $92,975.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.30% of households in 97116 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 97116 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.74%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.97%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 97116 is $33,651.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 97116 by the total population of 97116.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 97116 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 97116 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.72%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 97116 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 97116 zip over the age of 16 is 23,250.

Of those people, a total of 63.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 97116 is 61.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 97116 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,330 43.80% 7.70%
20 to 24 years 2,280 71.50% 9.40%
25 to 29 years 1,853 82.40% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 1,790 82.00% 2.80%
35 to 44 years 3,527 85.20% 3.50%
45 to 54 years 3,733 85.90% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 1,690 79.10% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 1,679 61.50% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 2,449 21.00% 5.10%
75 years and over 1,919 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 97116. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,744 61.50% 3.80%
Black or African American 200 57.50% 4.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 185 85.40% 7.60%
Asian 482 58.70% 2.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 21 28.60% 0.00%
Other 1,727 82.60% 3.90%
Two or more races 1,891 67.50% 7.30%
Hispanic or Latino 4,990 74.70% 3.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,667 60.20% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 97116 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 97116 is 14,171, with median earnings of $41,385.00.

Women in 97116 are earning approximately 66.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,171 $41,385.00
Male 7,371 $50,701.00
Female 6,800 $33,583.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 97116 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,718 $70,144.00
Business and Financial 854 $47,286.00
Computer and Mathematical 483 $85,362.00
Architecture and Engineering 524 $84,815.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 104 $46,944.00
Community and Social Service 175 $45,078.00
Legal 34 $90,000.00
Educational and Library 1,007 $54,834.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 244 $29,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 412 $69,333.00
Healthcare Support 671 $22,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 199 $42,120.00
Law Enforcement 65 $88,438.00
Food Preparation and Serving 921 $9,274.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 354 $31,786.00
Personal Care and Service 327 $21,607.00
Sales 1,110 $41,591.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,635 $40,334.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 170 $26,385.00
Construction and Extraction 627 $38,374.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 396 $51,552.00
Production 953 $40,655.00
Transportation and Material Moving 488 $52,174.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 97116 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 97116.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,058 $72,386.00 660 $59,740.00
Business and Financial 338 $61,042.00 516 $24,267.00
Computer and Mathematical 369 $92,875.00 114 $51,279.00
Architecture and Engineering 476 $92,500.00 48 $40,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 90 $65,156.00
Community and Social Service 23 $9,107.00 152 $46,875.00
Legal 16 $0.00 18 $87,000.00
Educational and Library 358 $97,500.00 649 $41,027.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 145 $39,861.00 99 $28,047.00
Healthcare Practitioners 117 $55,179.00 295 $77,702.00
Healthcare Support 110 $17,273.00 561 $32,879.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 158 $42,391.00 41 $0.00
Law Enforcement 65 $88,438.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 240 $13,214.00 681 $8,232.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 263 $30,375.00 91 $33,750.00
Personal Care and Service 66 $12,143.00 261 $21,964.00
Sales 532 $53,028.00 578 $17,299.00
Office and Administrative Support 271 $42,639.00 1,364 $40,329.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 114 $27,192.00 56 $9,444.00
Construction and Extraction 597 $38,777.00 30 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 346 $55,769.00 50 $0.00
Production 800 $41,976.00 153 $27,480.00
Transportation and Material Moving 350 $60,761.00 138 $40,971.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,070 households in 97116, with an average household size of 2.76 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,678 families living in the 97116 zip code with an average family size of 3.36 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 97116:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,379 393 906 3,392
Average Household Size 3.54 3.2 3.12 1.38
Total Families 5,379 393 906 0
Average Household Size 3.47 2.8 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 6,678 families living in 97116, 6.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 97116:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,506 housing units in 97116.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,070 95.85%
Vacant 436 4.15%

32.80% of the total 10,506 housing units in 97116 are rental units. This is approximately 3,446 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,482 are occupied by the owner - or 61.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 97116 is $1,186.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 97116 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    142
  • Less than $500
    316
  • $500 to $999
    723
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,486
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    589
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    249
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2
  • $3,000 or more
    81

Property Value

The median value of a property in 97116 is $383,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 97116 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    343
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    92
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    118
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    136
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    766
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,475
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,441
  • $1,000,000 or more
    111

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 97116. The chart below shows the number of properties in 97116 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,269
  • 1940 to 1949
    596
  • 1950 to 1959
    576
  • 1960 to 1969
    909
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,781
  • 1980 to 1989
    892
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,867
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,448
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,131
  • 2014 or later
    37

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 97116 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    759
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,768
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,764
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,779

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 97116 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 97116 that commute to work in a particular way.

29 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 97116.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    435
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,877
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,041
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,061
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,410
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,037
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,807
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    402
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    592
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,144
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    466
  • 90 or more minutes
    629

Summary

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