Table 1.
Community and Population Characteristics of the Participating Rural County Compared With Oregon.
| Characteristic | Rural County | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2014 estimate) | 37,474 | 3,970,239 |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| White alone, percent, 2013 | 93.5 | 88.1 |
| Hispanic or Latino, percent, 2013 | 8 | 12.3 |
| Education | ||
| High school graduate or higher (persons age 25+, 2009–2013) | 91.5% | 89.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (persons age 25+, 2009–2013) | 23.2% | 29.7% |
| Median household income, 2009–2013 | $44,683 | $50,229 |
| Persons per square mile, 2010 | 44.7 | 39.9 |
Source. U.S. Census Bureau (2015).