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Scappoose, OR


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Scappoose, OR

Comparing Scappoose 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
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Racial Diversity64
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty810
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Affordability of Rents24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime59

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