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Lincoln City, OR


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Lincoln City, Oregon

Lincoln City, Oregon, in Lincoln county, is 48 miles W of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 76 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 7,437.

The People and Families of Lincoln City

In Lincoln City, about 44% of adults are married. Lincoln City offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Lincoln City, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lincoln City had a median family income of $31,783.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Lincoln City gave more campaign money ($3,300) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Lincoln City Housing

Owners occupy 45% of the housing units in Lincoln City. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Lincoln City is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Lincoln City, 85% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Lincoln City, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lincoln City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lincoln City, OR

Comparing Lincoln City 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime11

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