Banks, OR

Banks, Oregon

Banks, Oregon, in Washington county, is 9 miles NW of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 22 miles W of Portland, Oregon. The city is conveniently located inside the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,286 people in Banks.

The People and Families of Banks

In Banks, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Banks are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Banks. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Banks had a median family income of $61,932. Banks has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Banks living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Banks, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,200) in Banks. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Banks Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Banks is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Banks, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Banks strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Banks, OR

Comparing Banks to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Banks Almanac

Banks Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Banks Public Libraries

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Banks Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Banks residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Banks, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Banks High Schools (2004)

BANKS HIGH SCHOOL
450 S MAIN ST
503-324-2281
Serves 417 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

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