Higher percentages of women worked part-time than males. The private sector provided jobs for nearly two-thirds of all who were employed. More women than men worked for non-profit organizations and local and state governments. The share of Oregonians covered by health insurance has increased since 1990. However, there seems to be no improvement since 1996.
Children are more likely to have health insurance than adults.
In-migration The majority of Oregonians was born outside the state. Oregon is still a state settled by migrants. An improved economy in California is likely to slow the flow of this migration. New arrivals to Oregon in the past five years had higher level of education than established residents. Highly educated young individuals tend to be more mobile.