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Pendleton, Oregon

Introduction to Pendleton, Oregon

Pendleton, Oregon, in Umatilla county, is 40 miles SE of Kennewick, Washington and 188 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 16,354.

Pendleton History

A trading post was established in the area now known as Pendleton by Dr. William C. McKay in 1851. The post office was established in 1865 was named Marshall, but the name was later changed to Pendleton. Pendleton was incorporated as a city in 1880. Pendleton Woolen Mills was founded in 1893 and is known all over the world as a manufacturer of fine men's plaid shirts and Indian trading blankets. From the 1880s to 1920s, Pendleton had a prospering Chinatown.

Pendleton and nearby Attractions

  • Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon
  • Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
  • Aldrich Park
  • John Murray Park

Things To Do In Pendleton

The Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon offers various recreational opportunities. The historical sites and museums that can be visited from Pendleton include the Umatilla County Historical Society Museum, the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute Museum and the Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area. The Aldrich Park, Pioneer Park and Till Taylor Park are all in the area as well. Local celebrations include the Wildhorse Pow-wow and the Pendleton Round-Up.

Pendleton Transportation

The nearest airport is the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton.

Pendleton Higher Education

Blue Mountain Community College is located in the city. Other colleges and universities near the city include Columbia Basin College, Washington State University, Eastern Oregon University and Walla Walla Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyPendleton Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Pendleton Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Pendleton Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 12%Pendleton Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Pendleton College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Pendleton, OR

Comparing Pendleton 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men710
Racial Diversity58
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Women36
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime35

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