Willamina: Economy & Jobs
Households in Willamina earn a median $58,906 (1.5× below Yamhill County median $90,063; 1.4× below Oregon median $83,011), with homes at a median value of $317,600. The surrounding county supports 21,937 jobs (avg $52,263).
- $76,434 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Oregon $90,655).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $58,906 — below the Oregon median ($86,226). Poverty rate 6.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 5.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 23.8% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | expensive |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $40,170 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $3,070,360 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $76,434 (vs Oregon $90,655) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $64,053 |
| Median Household Income | $58,906 (vs Oregon $86,226) |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Arts Food |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $58,906 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.6% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 11% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 31.20 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 10.7% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 21,937 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,146,485,820 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $52,263 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,943,180 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% (vs Oregon 3.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 15 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 64,789 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 4,319.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Field Crops, Other, Animal Totals, Cut Christmas Trees |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,598 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 16,194 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 737,381 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 7 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 12 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 11 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Florists | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 50 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 50 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 12 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 22 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (6)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | CENTER MARKET 5 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 6 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | RIDDLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $579,184,004 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,624.32 (vs Oregon $9,255) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 87,433 people (vs Oregon 56,011) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 71.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 10.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 38.9 years (at Oregon median) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 29.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12