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Oakridge, Oregon, in Lane county, is 34 miles SE of Springfield, Oregon (center to center) and 123 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is included in the Eugene - Springfield metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 3,148 people lived in Oakridge.
In Oakridge, about 57% of adults are married.
Oakridge is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Oakridge had a median family income of $33,017. In Oakridge, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.
Oakridge residents donated more money ($10) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 72% of living spaces in Oakridge are occupied by their owners, not by renters.
In Oakridge, 88% 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 Oakridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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