Yamhill County, OR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Yamhill County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 108,245 | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 150.8 | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.79% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 38,796 | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Yamhill County grew by 13.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 108,067 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Yamhill County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Yamhill County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,924 | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.56% | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Yamhill County is about 6% higher than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Yamhill County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $395,065 | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,376 | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.0% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Yamhill County is about 23.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,376 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Yamhill County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 180 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Yamhill County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.6 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.1 | 40.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 180 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,571 | $5,236 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,331 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 940 | 967 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oregon:
Lake County (7.8 min), Gilliam County (8.4 min), Harney County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Columbia County (32.4 min), Clackamas County (25.2 min), Polk County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Yamhill County is 22 minutes, longer than the 20 minutes in Oregon.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Yamhill County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Yamhill County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.4), Multnomah County (0.4), Washington County (0.4).
Lowest:
Morrow County (0.2), Malheur County (0.2), Gilliam County (0.2).
Health
Yamhill County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Yamhill County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.5% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.1% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Clackamas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Josephine County (0.8), Malheur County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yamhill County, Oregon.
What is the population of Yamhill County, Oregon?
The population of Yamhill County, Oregon is 108,245, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Yamhill County, Oregon?
The population density of Yamhill County, Oregon is 150.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Yamhill County, Oregon?
The median household income in Yamhill County, Oregon is $85,924, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Yamhill County, Oregon?
The median home price in Yamhill County, Oregon is $395,065, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Yamhill County, Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Yamhill County, Oregon is 4.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.