Hood River CCD, Hood River County, Oregon Population and Demographics

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

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 Hood River CCD, Oregon. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hood River CCD, Oregon. The estimated population of Hood River CCD, Oregon is 13,691 people, with a median age of 40.3.

We can look at the total population in Hood River CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,691
+6.18%
+7.78%
2020
12,894
-0.07% -
2019
12,903
+0.12%
-
2018
12,887
+1.45%
-
2017
12,703
- -

Population of Hood River CCD, Oregon by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
69.4%
71%
-2.25%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.1%
+800.00%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%
Hispanic
22.4%
25%
-10.40%
Asian
1.2%
2%
-40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
1.7%
+152.94%
Other
1.6%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important 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 Hood River CCD, Oregon by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.3 -2.18% 40.6 -1.69% 39.8 -2.69%
2020 41.2 0% 41.3 -0.24% 40.9 +0.74%
2019 41.2 +0.98% 41.4 +0.98% 40.6 +1.75%
2018 40.8 +5.43% 41 +4.86% 39.9 +3.91%
2017 38.7 - 39.1 - 38.4 -

The median age of Hood River CCD, Oregon 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, 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 9 769 -5.5% 743 +19.64% 669 883
10 to 19 778 +25.52% 964 +9.42% 969 1,036
20 to 29 896 -5.6% 881 -33.23% 844 611
30 to 39 711 +15.48% 912 +9.39% 821 981
40 to 49 1,062 +5.78% 719 +29.45% 1,124 948
50 to 59 729 +15.42% 885 +8.6% 845 954
60 to 69 567 +50.46% 734 +13.57% 891 832
70+ 644 -17.5% 709 +5.77% 536 747

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hood River CCD, Oregon is $82,560.00.

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 Hood River CCD.

  • Under 25
    $21,317.00
  • 25 to 44
    $86,029.00
  • 45 to 64
    $104,345.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,943.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hood River CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hood River CCD, 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 Hood River CCD, Oregon is currently $107,590.00.

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.

14.09% of households in Hood River CCD 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 Hood River CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.80%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.59%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.09%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hood River CCD is $44,765.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hood River CCD, Oregon, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hood River CCD 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
    26.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.26%

Employment

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

The total population of Hood River CCD over the age of 16 is 10,960.

Of those people, a total of 70.40% 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 Hood River CCD is 67.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 826 43.10% 4.50%
20 to 24 years 634 67.20% 12.50%
25 to 29 years 821 97.60% 3.00%
30 to 34 years 943 99.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,866 91.80% 0.90%
45 to 54 years 2,031 87.00% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 833 88.40% 11.80%
60 to 64 years 1,053 57.10% 10.60%
65 to 74 years 1,118 32.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 835 1.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hood River CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,373 69.80% 3.60%
Black or African American 125 77.60% 39.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 28 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 164 62.20% 23.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 100.00% 0.00%
Other 554 73.10% 0.80%
Two or more races 705 75.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2,014 80.50% 0.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,061 67.70% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hood River CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hood River CCD is 7,395, with median earnings of $43,769.00.

Women in Hood River CCD, Oregon earning approximately 78.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,395 $43,769.00
Male 3,823 $50,561.00
Female 3,572 $39,583.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 938 $89,146.00
Business and Financial 183 $69,563.00
Computer and Mathematical 263 $107,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 256 $111,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 130 $58,167.00
Community and Social Service 101 $57,198.00
Legal 130 $64,605.00
Educational and Library 332 $54,722.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 114 $22,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 814 $65,156.00
Healthcare Support 295 $33,015.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 820 $23,178.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 243 $37,560.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $0.00
Sales 622 $23,152.00
Office and Administrative Support 679 $37,899.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 369 $22,813.00
Construction and Extraction 311 $41,518.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 87 $56,823.00
Production 171 $24,911.00
Transportation and Material Moving 297 $73,073.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 508 $182,778.00 430 $59,400.00
Business and Financial 66 $69,625.00 117 $54,896.00
Computer and Mathematical 221 $110,558.00 42 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 191 $116,004.00 65 $90,913.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 71 $58,583.00 59 $42,132.00
Community and Social Service 56 $0.00 45 $0.00
Legal 42 $0.00 88 $77,778.00
Educational and Library 58 $74,559.00 274 $54,236.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $33,688.00 65 $15,809.00
Healthcare Practitioners 241 $120,518.00 573 $59,375.00
Healthcare Support 43 $0.00 252 $16,071.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 357 $23,210.00 463 $22,370.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 207 $38,234.00 36 $10,800.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 337 $23,594.00 285 $22,275.00
Office and Administrative Support 236 $39,464.00 443 $37,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 269 $22,535.00 100 $42,870.00
Construction and Extraction 269 $29,935.00 42 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 87 $56,823.00 0 $0.00
Production 101 $35,905.00 70 $24,118.00
Transportation and Material Moving 228 $118,929.00 69 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 5,649 households in Hood River CCD, with an average household size of 2.39 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 3,496 families in Hood River CCD with an average family size of 3.02 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,698 221 577 2,153
Average Household Size 3.14 2.1 3.34 1.22
Total Families 2,698 221 577 0
Average Household Size 3.09 1.93 3.1 0

Poverty

Of the 3,496 families in Hood River CCD, 3.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hood River CCD:

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 6,133 housing units in Hood River CCD, Oregon.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,649 92.11%
Vacant 484 7.89%

30.02% of the total 6,133 housing units in Hood River CCD are rental units. This is approximately 1,841 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,675 are occupied by the owner - or 59.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hood River CCD is $1,188.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hood River CCD 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
    133
  • Less than $500
    171
  • $500 to $999
    513
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    551
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    379
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    168
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    59
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hood River CCD is $487,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    181
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    54
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    49
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    49
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    313
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,291
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,608
  • $1,000,000 or more
    130

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,149
  • 1940 to 1949
    417
  • 1950 to 1959
    408
  • 1960 to 1969
    334
  • 1970 to 1979
    689
  • 1980 to 1989
    553
  • 1990 to 1999
    933
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,305
  • 2010 to 2013
    327
  • 2014 or later
    18

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 Hood River CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    279
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,794
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,109
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,467

Commuting to Work

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

20.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hood River CCD.

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
    537
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,421
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,399
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    705
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    351
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    298
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    543
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    92
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    120
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    482
  • 90 or more minutes
    186

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Hood River CCD, Oregon in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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