Scappoose, OR

Scappoose, Oregon

Scappoose, Oregon, in Columbia county, is 13 miles NW of Vancouver, Washington (center to center) and 18 miles NW of Portland, Oregon. Part of the surrounding Portland - Vancouver metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Scappoose is home to some 4,976 residents.

The People and Families of Scappoose

In Scappoose, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scappoose had a median family income of $55,616. More so than most places, the people in Scappoose generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Scappoose are poor than in most places in Oregon. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Scappoose. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Scappoose Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Scappoose was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Scappoose, 92% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Scappoose, OR

Comparing Scappoose to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Scappoose Almanac

Scappoose Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Scappoose Public Libraries

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Scappoose Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Scappoose residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Scappoose High Schools (2004)

SCAPPOOSE HIGH SCHOOL
33700 SE HIGH SCHOOL WAY
503-543-6376
Serves 680 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Scappoose Colleges

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