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Joseph, OR


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Joseph, Oregon

Joseph, Oregon, in Wallowa county, is 109 miles SE of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 264 miles E of Portland, Oregon. There are 1,054 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Joseph

In Joseph, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Joseph had a median family income of $36,250. Lots of residents of Joseph prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Joseph folks tended to give their money ($2) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Joseph Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Joseph that were owner-occupied was 68%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use.

Commuting

In Joseph, 84% of commuters drive to work. Joseph offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyJoseph Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyJoseph Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Joseph, OR

Comparing Joseph 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 Population99
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women56
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity31
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty56
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents48
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