Poverty Rate in Polk County, Oregon
In Polk County, Oregon, an estimated 13,495 of 87,800 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Polk County, Oregon?
The poverty rate in Polk County, Oregon is 15.4%.
- How many people in Polk County, Oregon live in poverty?
In Polk County, Oregon, an estimated 13,495 of 87,800 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Polk County, Oregon compare to the average for Oregon?
The poverty rate in Polk County, Oregon is 27.27% higher than the Oregon average. In Polk County, Oregon, an estimated 15.4% of 87,800 people live in poverty. In Oregon, 12.1% of 4,161,550 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Polk County, Oregon compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Polk County, Oregon is 22.22% higher than the US average. In Polk County, Oregon, an estimated 15.4% of 87,800 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Dallas, Oregon 15.4% of 16,562 people.
- Falls City, Oregon 18.6% of 1,311 people.
- Fort Hill, Oregon 0% of 65 people.
- Grand Ronde, Oregon 37.5% of 1,396 people.
- Independence, Oregon 10% of 9,912 people.
Under 18 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
8.8% of 19 thousand people
Under 5 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
11.6% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
8% of 15 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
8.8% of 19 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
14.5% of 52 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
19.6% of 21 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
11% of 31 thousand people
60 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Polk County, Oregon
2023
10.8% of 21 thousand people
65 years and over
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Polk County, Oregon
2023
12.3% of 17 thousand people
White
13.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Polk County, Oregon
2023
13.5% of 66 thousand people
Two or more races
13.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Polk County, Oregon
2023
13.9% of 11 thousand people
Hispanic
14.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Polk County, Oregon
2023
14.4% of 14 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
13.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Polk County, Oregon
2023
13.1% of 63 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Polk County, Oregon
2023
11.2% of 59 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
25.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Polk County, Oregon
2023
25.7% of 6 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
17.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Polk County, Oregon
2023
17.5% of 15 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Polk County, Oregon
2023
9.3% of 21 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Polk County, Oregon
2023
3.3% of 18 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
8.5% of 43 thousand people
Employed
7.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Polk County, Oregon
2023
7.7% of 40 thousand people
Male
8.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Polk County, Oregon
2023
8.9% of 22 thousand people
Female
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Polk County, Oregon
2023
6.2% of 18 thousand people
Unemployed
20.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Polk County, Oregon
2023
20.1% of 3 thousand people
Male
18.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Polk County, Oregon
2023
18.4% of 2 thousand people
Female
22.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Polk County, Oregon
2023
22.3% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Polk County, Oregon
2023
13.7% of 71 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Polk County, Oregon
2023
4% of 27 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Polk County, Oregon
2023
17% of 18 thousand people
Did not work
21.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Polk County, Oregon
2023
21.7% of 25 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
29.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Polk County, Oregon
2023
29.6% of 17 thousand people
Male
23.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Polk County, Oregon
2023
23.4% of 8 thousand people
Female
34.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Polk County, Oregon
2023
34.8% of 9 thousand people
18 to 24 years
49.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
49.2% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
21.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
21.5% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
30.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
30.6% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
27.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
27.4% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
9.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
9.6% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
34.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Polk County, Oregon
2023
34.6% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
34.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Polk County, Oregon
2023
34.5% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Polk County, Oregon
2023
6.5% of 7 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
46.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Polk County, Oregon
2023
46.5% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
45.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Polk County, Oregon
2023
45.5% of 6 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Polk County, Oregon
2023
12.7%
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