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Sutherlin, OR


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Sutherlin, Oregon

Sutherlin, Oregon, in Douglas county, is 47 miles S of Eugene, Oregon (center to center) and 150 miles S of Portland, Oregon. There are 6,669 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Sutherlin

In Sutherlin, about 62% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Sutherlin.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sutherlin had a median family income of $34,414.

Political Inclinations

Sutherlin folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Sutherlin Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Sutherlin that were owner-occupied was 72%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Sutherlin housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Sutherlin, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Sutherlin Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sutherlin, OR

Comparing Sutherlin 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population69
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population52
Racial Diversity34
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime46

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