How Oregon Works

The Reality of Oregon's Minimum Wage Shift

An analysis of the July minimum wage changes and how they impact rural vs. urban counties. We look at the latest OED data to see the actual distribution of jobs at the new threshold.

Source: Office of Economic Analysis

What PSU's Population Estimates Missed

Breaking down the May population estimates from Portland State University. While the top-line numbers show stagnation, the county-by-county breakdown reveals a significant shift towards the coast.

Source: PSU Population Research Center