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Irrigon, OR


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Irrigon, Oregon

Irrigon, Oregon, in Morrow county, is 27 miles SW of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 156 miles E of Portland, Oregon. There are an estimated 1,702 people in the city.

The People and Families of Irrigon

In Irrigon, about 59% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Irrigon, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Irrigon. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Irrigon had a median family income of $35,573.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Irrigon Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Irrigon is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Irrigon, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Irrigon, OR

Comparing Irrigon 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 Old109
Racial Diversity88
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men32
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better33
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work85
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Affordability of Rents25
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone11
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