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Oakland, OR


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Oakland, Oregon

Oakland, Oregon is 44 miles S of Eugene, Oregon (center to center) and 148 miles S of Portland, Oregon. It is in Douglas county. The population of the city is 954.

The People and Families of Oakland

In Oakland, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakland had a median family income of $35,795. A sizable number of people in Oakland work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Oakland political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Oakland Housing

Of the housing in Oakland, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Oakland, 92% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

Comparative Profile of Oakland, OR

Comparing Oakland 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
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens57
Racial Diversity52
Well-Paid Single Men43
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People Above Poverty44
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times86
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built42
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Affordability of Rents37
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