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Sublimity, Oregon

Sublimity, Oregon, in Marion county, is 14 miles SE of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 48 miles S of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 2,148 people lived in Sublimity.

The People and Families of Sublimity

In Sublimity, about 55% of adults are married. Sublimity is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not).

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Sublimity, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sublimity had a median family income of $55,921. Many people in Sublimity make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Sublimity doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Sublimity residents donated more money ($10) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Sublimity Housing

An estimated 79% of living spaces in Sublimity are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Sublimity, 93% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Sublimity.

High Points

Sublimity 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%Sublimity People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Sublimity Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Sublimity Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Sublimity, OR

Comparing Sublimity 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 Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity42
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times75
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes23
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents23
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