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Halsey, OR


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Halsey, Oregon

Halsey, Oregon, in Linn county, is 23 miles N of Eugene, Oregon (center to center) and 81 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 724.

The People and Families of Halsey

In Halsey, about 63% of adults are married. Halsey is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Interestingly, Halsey is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Halsey had a median family income of $46,477. Halsey finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Halsey ($400). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Halsey Housing

About 71% of housing units in Halsey are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Halsey, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHalsey Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Halsey, OR

Comparing Halsey 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Racial Diversity52
Well-Paid Single Men44
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Affordability of Rents25
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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