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Monmouth, Oregon

Introduction to Monmouth, Oregon

Monmouth, Oregon, in Polk county, is 11 miles SW of Salem, Oregon 54 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city is home to some 7,741 residents.

Monmouth History

Monmouth was named after Monmouth, Illinois. A group of pioneers settled in the area in 1853. The City of Monmouth was incorporated in 1856. Western Oregon University was established here in 1856. The Eola Christian Church was built in the same year.

Monmouth and nearby Attractions

  • Mission Mill Museum
  • Ellmaker State Wayside
  • Adair County Park
  • McLoughlin House National Historic Site
  • Willamette Mission State Park
  • Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Monmouth

The city of Monmouth offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. There are several parks in the city, including the Monmouth Recreational Park, Whitesell Park, Gentle Woods Park and Marr Court Park. The Mission Mill Museum and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village can also be visited from Monmouth.

Monmouth Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Monmouth Higher Education

Western Oregon University, Willamette University and Oregon State University are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMonmouth Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Monmouth College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Monmouth Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Monmouth, OR

Comparing Monmouth 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 Population910
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Women58
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens22
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home74
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime56
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