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Woodburn, OR


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Woodburn, Oregon

Woodburn, Oregon, in Marion county, is 16 miles NE of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 27 miles S of Portland, Oregon. Part of the surrounding Salem metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Woodburn is home to some 20,100 residents.

The People and Families of Woodburn

In Woodburn, about 52% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Woodburn tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

The people of Woodburn are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodburn had a median family income of $36,730.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Woodburn. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Woodburn Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Woodburn was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Woodburn, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Woodburn Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Woodburn, OR

Comparing Woodburn 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 Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men46
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults23
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home84
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime23

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