Weaving a story of poverty in Multnomah County

Per capita income, Portland MSA, US Metro, Multnomah County, 1990-2009

Source: Regional Economic Information System, Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Department of Commerce, Table CA1-3: Personal income, population, per capita income

Portland MSA and Multnomah County average wage as a percent of US metro average wage, 1990-2009

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

Percent of jobs by wage, Portland MSA, 2010

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Wage Survey

Federal poverty level vs. household sufficiency standard for specific household types, 2011

Source: The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Oregon by Diana Pearce at University of Washington; US Department of Health & Human Services

Minimum wage as a percentage of wage needed to afford Fair Market Rent in Multnomah County, 2011

Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Percent of families below poverty, by type, Multnomah County vs. PMSA, 2010

Source: Based on survey responses collected between 2010 by the American Community Survey, Table S1702

Self-Sufficiency Standard and Federal Poverty Level for Households in Multnomah County, 2005-2007

Source: Based on survey responses collected between 2005-2009 by the American Community Survey, PUMS data

Unemployment among 16 - 64 year olds, Multnomah County, by educational attainment, 2010

Source: 2010 American Community Survey (ACS), Table S2301

Percent of adults 25-64 with educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, 2005-2009 four year estimates

Source: Based on survey responses collected between 2005-2009 by the American Community Survey (ACS)

Percent of households that received cash or SNAP assistance, 2008-2010

Source: Based on survey responses collected between 200-2010 by the American Community Survey(ACS)

Children, Adults and Families Supplemental Assistance Program, average monthly benefits, per person, Multnomah County, FY-05-06 – FY 10-11

Source: Oregon Department of Human ServicesNotes: Does not include seniors or people with disabilities

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) One and Two Parent Program Person, Child and Case Count, FY-05-06 – FY 10-11

Source: Oregon Department of Human Services

Percent of median household income spent on housing and transportation

Source: Center for Neighborhood Technology and survey responses collected between 2005-2009 by the American Community Survey

Percentage of home loans that were high cost, 2004-2007

Source: Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Neighborhood Stabilization Program