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Jefferson, Oregon, in Marion county, is 15 miles S of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 57 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Salem metropolitan area. Jefferson contains a population of approximately 2,487.
In Jefferson, about 59% of adults are married. Jefferson has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.
In 2000, Jefferson had a median family income of $42,647.
Political donors in Jefferson favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Jefferson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.
In Jefferson, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Jefferson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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