What's at stake for Wasco County?
Wasco County has a child population of 5,761—more than 2,000 of them are dependent on food stamps. More than 4,500 Wasco residents are on the Oregon Health Plan.
Children and Families
| Total Population: |
25,213 |
| Child population (0-17): |
5,761 |
| Median family income: |
$53,600 |
| Average cost of child care per month: |
$588.67 |
| Percentage of population over the age of 65: |
17% |
Impacts of the Recession
| Poverty Rate: |
16.2% |
| Number of low-income children: |
2,790 |
| Number of children in families receiving cash assistance (TANF): |
268 |
| Number of children in families receiving food stamps (SNAP): |
2,015 |
| Number of children receiving Employment Related Day Care (ERDC): |
177 |
| Rates of bankruptcy (per 1000): |
3.28 |
| Kids in foster care: |
118 |
Education
| Number of students enrolled in K12 schools: |
3,514 |
| Number of children in Head Start/pre-K: |
71 |
| Kids eligible for free/reduced lunch: |
60% |
| Homeless students: |
170 |
| High School graduation rate: |
87.7% |
| College degree rate: |
15.7% |
Health Care
| Percentage of children who have access to certified School-Based Health Center: |
0% |
| Seniors and people with disabilities receiving long-term or in-home care: |
642 |
| Residents on the Oregon Health Plan: |
4,554 |
Jobs
| Unemployment (Dec 2010): |
10.4% |
| Total employment number: |
12,800 |
| Percentage employed in the public sector, including schools: |
16% |
| Number of people employed in Health Services, including long-term care for seniors: |
1,693+ |
