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Warrenton, OR


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Warrenton, Oregon

Warrenton, Oregon, in Clatsop county, is 63 miles NW of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 74 miles NW of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 4,096 people lived in Warrenton.

The People and Families of Warrenton

In Warrenton, about 56% of adults are married.

Warrenton is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Warrenton had a median family income of $42,946.

Political Inclinations

Warrenton residents donated more money ($1,250) 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.

Warrenton Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Warrenton are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. The housing stock in Warrenton is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Warrenton, 89% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in Warrenton.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Warrenton Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Warrenton Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Warrenton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Warrenton, OR

Comparing Warrenton 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
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Racial Diversity76
Well-Paid Single Men67
Age of the Population56
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times86

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Affordability of Rents36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime24

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