What's at stake for Deschutes County?
Since 2000, Deschutes County has seen its population grow by more than a quarter, more than any other county. At the same time, the recession has affected Deschutes greatly. The unemployment level is 14.7%, well above the state level. More than 1,000 K12 students are homeless.
Children and Families
| Total Population: |
157,733 |
| Child population (0-17): |
36,610 |
| Median family income: |
$63,200 |
| Average cost of child care per month: |
$862.67 |
| Percentage of population over the age of 65: |
14.5% |
Impacts of the Recession
| Poverty Rate: |
11.8% |
| Number of low-income children: |
12,859 |
| Number of children in families receiving cash assistance (TANF): |
1,380 |
| Number of children in families receiving food stamps (SNAP): |
11,733 |
| Number of children receiving Employment Related Day Care (ERDC): |
644 |
| Rates of bankruptcy (per 1000): |
8.42 |
| Kids in foster care: |
170 |
Education
| Number of students enrolled in K12 schools: |
24,335 |
| Number of children in Head Start/pre-K: |
574 |
| Kids eligible for free/reduced lunch: |
48.9% |
| Homeless students: |
1,008 |
| High School graduation rate: |
88% |
| College degree rate: |
25% |
Health Care
| Percentage of children who have access to certified School-Based Health Center: |
8.9% |
| Seniors and people with disabilities receiving long-term or in-home care: |
2,113 |
| Residents on the Oregon Health Plan: |
23,297 |
Jobs
| Unemployment (Dec 2010): |
14.7% |
| Total employment number: |
59,258 |
| Percentage employed in the public sector, including schools: |
11.8% |
| Number of people employed in Health Services, including long-term care for seniors: |
8,678+ |
