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Turner, OR


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Turner, Oregon

Turner, Oregon, in Marion county, is 8 miles SE of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 49 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 1,199.

The People and Families of Turner

In Turner, about 61% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Turner.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Turner had a median family income of $43,906. Turner has a large middle class. Home offices are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Turner residents, with $3,530. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Turner Housing

In Turner, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Turner, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Turner People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Turner, OR

Comparing Turner 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 Citizens99
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population68
Racial Diversity63
Well-Paid Single Women56
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime24
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