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Depoe Bay, Oregon

Depoe Bay, Oregon, in Lincoln county, is 51 miles W of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 83 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 1,174.

The People and Families of Depoe Bay

In Depoe Bay, about 60% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Depoe Bay.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Depoe Bay had a median family income of $43,967. Depoe Bay has a large middle class. The city isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. Depoe Bay benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the city. Depoe Bay, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Depoe Bay residents, with $740. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Depoe Bay Housing

In Depoe Bay, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Depoe Bay may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Oregon, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Depoe Bay, 82% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Depoe Bay; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Depoe Bay Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Depoe Bay Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Depoe Bay People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Depoe Bay College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Depoe Bay Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Depoe Bay Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Depoe Bay, OR

Comparing Depoe Bay 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity64
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes22
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