Do All Trails Lead to Oregon? An Analysis of the Characteristics of People Moving to and from Oregon
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
6-1995
Subjects
Oregon -- Population -- Statistics, Demographic surveys -- Oregon
Abstract
Using 1990 U.S. Census data, this report has documented the characteristics of people moving to and from Oregon between 1985 and 1990. Substantial migration occurred during this time with about 404,000 people moving to Oregon and about 281,000 people leaving Oregon. Approximately one half of the people moving to Oregon came from California and Washington and about 60% of the people leaving Oregon moved to these two states. Differentials were found in the characteristics of in- and out-migrants. In particular, in-migrants were more likely to be below poverty, 65 years of age and older, and have difficulty speaking English than out-migrants. A greater proportion of out-migrants had a bachelor's degree and income levels were higher for out-migrants than in-migrants. The implications of these findings are discussed.
DOI
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/22942
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/31181
Recommended Citation
Wineberg, Howard and Portland State University. Population Research Center, "Do All Trails Lead to Oregon? An Analysis of the Characteristics of People Moving to and from Oregon" (1995). Oregon Population Estimates and Reports. 51.
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/31181