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Vernonia, Oregon, in Columbia county, is 25 miles NW of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 34 miles NW of Portland, Oregon. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. Vernonia contains a population of approximately 2,228.
In Vernonia, about 64% of adults are married. Vernonia has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.
Unlike most cities, Vernonia has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Vernonia had a median family income of $48,563.
Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Vernonia.
Vernonia has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Vernonia, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Vernonia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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