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Newberg, Oregon, in Yamhill county, is 15 miles SW of Beaverton, Oregon (center to center) and 21 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city is included in the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 18,064 people lived in Newberg.
In Newberg, about 51% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Newberg without hitting a preschooler.
In 2000, Newberg had a median family income of $51,084. Many people in Newberg make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Newberg doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.
Newberg residents donated more money ($17,495) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 62% of living spaces in Newberg are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Newberg as a sign of wealth and desirability.
In Newberg, 87% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).
Comparing Newberg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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