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Sheridan, OR


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Sheridan, Oregon

Sheridan, Oregon, in Yamhill county, is 20 miles NW of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 45 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The people of the city are in the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. Sheridan has a population of 3,570.

The People and Families of Sheridan

In Sheridan, about 54% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Sheridan, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sheridan had a median family income of $39,858.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sheridan residents, with $400. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Sheridan Housing

In Sheridan, 59% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Sheridan, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Sheridan, OR

Comparing Sheridan 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
Racial Diversity76
Male Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men44
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes47
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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