Heppner CCD, Morrow County, Oregon Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Heppner 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 Heppner CCD, Oregon. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Heppner CCD, Oregon. The estimated population of Heppner CCD, Oregon is 2,117 people, with a median age of 45.2.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,117
+0.57%
+17.22%
2020
2,105
+9.86%
-
2019
1,916
+5.62%
-
2018
1,814
+0.44%
-
2017
1,806
- -

Population of Heppner 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
90.6%
90%
+0.67%
Black/African American
0.6%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
6.6%
4.4%
+50.00%
Asian
0.1%
1.2%
-91.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
4.4%
-52.27%
Other
0%
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 Heppner 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 45.2 +0.44% 39.1 0% 47.8 +0.63%
2020 45 +0.45% 39.1 -5.56% 47.5 +1.28%
2019 44.8 +3.7% 41.4 +13.42% 46.9 -1.68%
2018 43.2 +2.86% 36.5 -0.82% 47.7 +1.49%
2017 42 - 36.8 - 47 -

The median age of Heppner 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 98 +103.48% 66 50.78% 181 66
10 to 19 194 10.24% 82 +30.84% 178 98
20 to 29 73 +62.57% 76 +10.43% 116 83
30 to 39 113 -24.78% 136 -21.19% 80 105
40 to 49 108 4.67% 154 +16.36% 103 175
50 to 59 109 1.71% 139 -12.65% 90 115
60 to 69 96 +68.97% 117 +71.03% 173 209
70+ 128 +38.77% 117 +39.09% 177 168

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Heppner CCD, Oregon is $42,448.00.

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 Heppner CCD.

  • Under 25
    $40,880.00
  • 25 to 44
    $97,176.00
  • 45 to 64
    $41,332.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,393.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Heppner 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 Heppner CCD, Oregon is currently $80,325.00.

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.

6.81% of households in Heppner 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 Heppner CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    41.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Heppner CCD is $33,314.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Heppner 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 Heppner 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
    6.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.82%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.36%

Employment

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

The total population of Heppner CCD over the age of 16 is 1,733.

Of those people, a total of 49.10% 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 Heppner CCD is 48.70%.

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 139 52.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 151 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 48 62.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 70 72.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 261 71.60% 0.50%
45 to 54 years 238 55.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 99 80.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 237 38.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 258 16.70% 14.00%
75 years and over 232 5.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Heppner 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 1,668 49.00% 0.70%
Black or African American 17 76.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 3 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 5 20.00% 100.00%
Two or more races 40 50.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 68 54.40% 2.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,612 48.40% 0.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Heppner 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 Heppner CCD is 844, with median earnings of $40,556.00.

Women in Heppner CCD, Oregon earning approximately 87.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 844 $40,556.00
Male 439 $42,245.00
Female 405 $37,083.00

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 60 $63,571.00
Business and Financial 46 $68,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $34,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 80 $41,389.00
Community and Social Service 15 $38,875.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 35 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 30 $85,417.00
Healthcare Support 33 $30,865.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $6,838.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 12 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 25 $8,229.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $23,942.00
Sales 108 $24,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 135 $38,359.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 49 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $31,875.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 22 $65,208.00

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 50 $59,583.00 10 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 46 $68,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $0.00 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 54 $0.00 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 35 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 30 $85,417.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 33 $30,865.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $6,838.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $0.00 3 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 4 $0.00 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 25 $22,596.00
Sales 90 $13,056.00 18 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 7 $0.00 128 $38,906.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 49 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $31,875.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 15 $0.00 7 $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 881 households in Heppner CCD, with an average household size of 2.37 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 618 families in Heppner CCD with an average family size of 2.7 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 508 22 88 263
Average Household Size 2.52 6.23 4.01 1.22
Total Families 508 22 88 0
Average Household Size 2.49 4.86 3.4 0

Poverty

Of the 618 families in Heppner CCD, 10.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Heppner 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 1,183 housing units in Heppner CCD, Oregon.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 881 74.47%
Vacant 302 25.53%

21.72% of the total 1,183 housing units in Heppner CCD are rental units. This is approximately 257 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 586 are occupied by the owner - or 49.54% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Heppner CCD is $639.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Heppner 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
    38
  • Less than $500
    45
  • $500 to $999
    152
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    53
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Heppner CCD is $208,100.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    13
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    61
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    109
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    99
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    89
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    180
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    326
  • 1940 to 1949
    72
  • 1950 to 1959
    99
  • 1960 to 1969
    64
  • 1970 to 1979
    209
  • 1980 to 1989
    171
  • 1990 to 1999
    124
  • 2000 to 2009
    71
  • 2010 to 2013
    47
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Heppner CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    20
  • 1 vehicle available
    117
  • 2 vehicles available
    281
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    463

Commuting to Work

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

15.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Heppner 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
    259
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    68
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    53
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    98
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    139
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    37
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    0
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    13
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    21
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    13
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    18
  • 90 or more minutes
    14

Summary

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

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