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Monmouth, Oregon, in Polk county, is 11 miles SW of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 54 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. Part of the surrounding Salem metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Monmouth is home to some 7,741 residents.
In Monmouth, about 37% of adults are married. Monmouth somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
There are more females than males in the city than is typical.
In 2000, Monmouth had a median family income of $48,600. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Monmouth.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Monmouth. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 46% of the housing in Monmouth was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Monmouth, 82% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Comparing Monmouth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Monmouth colleges • Monmouth travel.
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