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Clatskanie, OR


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Clatskanie, Oregon

Clatskanie, Oregon, in Columbia county, is 41 miles N of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 47 miles NW of Portland, Oregon. The city is home to some 1,528 residents.

The People and Families of Clatskanie

In Clatskanie, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clatskanie had a median family income of $48,056.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Clatskanie. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Clatskanie Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Clatskanie was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Clatskanie, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Clatskanie Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Clatskanie, OR

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women77
Racial Diversity74
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population42
Age of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home74
Walking and Biking to Work63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime58
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