New census data shows Oregon losing residents in their prime earning years — due, in part, to costly housing

As international migration and birth rates decline, the state will need to boost migration from other states, experts say.

By Khushboo Rathore

Oregon Journalism Project

Oregonians in their peak earning years–when they can contribute most to the state’s economy—are moving out of the state faster than their 30-to-50-year-old peers are moving in.

This finding is based on an OJP analysis of the most recently available U.S. Census data, released in January.

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