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Roseburg, OR


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Roseburg, Oregon

Roseburg, Oregon, in Douglas county, is 59 miles S of Eugene, Oregon (center to center) and 162 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is home to some 20,017 residents.

The People and Families of Roseburg

In Roseburg, about 50% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Roseburg.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roseburg had a median family income of $40,172.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($44,085) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Roseburg. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Roseburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 57% of the housing in Roseburg was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Roseburg, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Roseburg let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Roseburg Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Roseburg Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Roseburg, OR

Comparing Roseburg 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
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men47
Racial Diversity45
Well-Paid Single Women37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home73
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime23

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