What's at stake for Union County?
Through the recession, job losses in construction and manufacturing were severe and have been slow to make a comeback. One bright spot is increased enrollment at Eastern Oregon University, which has increased employment at the facility.
Children and Families
| Total Population: |
25,748 |
| Child population (0-17): |
6,022 |
| Median family income: |
$52,900 |
| Average cost of child care per month: |
$486.67 |
| Percentage of population over the age of 65: |
16.3% |
Impacts of the Recession
| Poverty Rate: |
16.8% |
| Number of low-income children: |
2,502 |
| Number of children in families receiving cash assistance (TANF): |
364 |
| Number of children in families receiving food stamps (SNAP): |
2,029 |
| Number of children receiving Employment Related Day Care (ERDC): |
177 |
| Rates of bankruptcy (per 1000): |
3.05 |
| Kids in foster care |
50 |
Education
| Number of students enrolled in K12 schools: |
3,694 |
| Number of children in Head Start/pre-K: |
175 |
| Kids eligible for free/reduced lunch: |
49% |
| Homeless students: |
128 |
| High School graduation rate: |
83% |
| College degree rate: |
21.8% |
Health Care
| Percentage of children who have access to certified School-Based Health Center: |
17.9% |
| Seniors and people with disabilities receiving long-term or in-home care: |
624 |
| Residents on the Oregon Health Plan: |
4,236 |
Jobs
| Unemployment (Dec 2010): |
10.9% |
| Total employment number: |
9,683 |
| Percentage employed in the public sector, including schools |
22% |
| Number of people employed in Health Services, including long-term care for seniors |
1,473+ |
