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Scio, OR


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Scio, Oregon

Scio, Oregon, in Linn county, is 18 miles SE of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 57 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 695.

The People and Families of Scio

In Scio, about 59% of adults are married. Scio is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scio had a median family income of $38,906. Scio has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Scio residents, with $3,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Scio Housing

In Scio, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Scio, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

Comparative Profile of Scio, OR

Comparing Scio 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
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women77
Senior Citizens57
Racial Diversity52
Well-Paid Single Men54
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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