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Newberg, Oregon

Introduction to Newberg, Oregon

Newberg, Oregon, in Yamhill county, is 15 miles SW of Beaverton, Oregon and 21 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 18,064 people lived in Newberg.

Newberg History

Newberg was originally inhabited by Native Americans. Some believe that the city got was named after Sebastian Brutscher, the first postmaster of Newberg. It was incorporated as a city in 1889. The Newberg Graphic, which is the city’s newspaper, was established in the same year.

Newberg and nearby Attractions

  • American Advertising Museum
  • Portland Children's Museum
  • Willamette Stone State Heritage Site
  • Willamette Mission State Park
  • Maud Williamson State Park
  • Bald Peak State Park

Things To Do In Newberg

The city of Newberg offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The area has numerous parks such as the Champoeg State Park, the Molalla River State Park, the Willamette Mission State Park and the Maud Williamson State Park. While in Newberg, a visit to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the Portland Art Museum and the Evergreen Aviation Museum may prove interesting to those interested in the area’s history.

Newberg Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Newberg Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at George Fox University, Portland State University and Lewis and Clark College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Newberg Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Newberg Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Newberg Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Newberg Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Newberg, OR

Comparing Newberg 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
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Male Share of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Women69
Racial Diversity68
Well-Paid Single Men58
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home73
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents43
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime35

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