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Woodburn, Oregon

Introduction to Woodburn, Oregon

Woodburn, Oregon, in Marion county, is 16 miles NE of Salem, Oregon and 27 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is home to some 20,100 residents.

Woodburn History

Woodburn was historically a farming community. It was founded in 1889 by Jesse H. Settlemier. It was named after a slash burn that got out of control in the 1880s and burned down a nearby woodlot. The city was incorporated in 1890. It is located in Marion County, which was formed on July 5, 1843 and was named after a Continental Army named Francis Marion.

Woodburn and nearby Attractions

  • Woodburn Historical Museum
  • Settlemier House
  • Woodburn Aquatic Center
  • World's Berry Center Museum
  • McLoughlin House National Historic Site
  • Ecola State Park/ Whale Watching

Things To Do In Woodburn

The Woodburn Historical Museum, Settlemier House and the World's Berry Center Museum provide insight into the history of the area. One can also spend leisure hours at the Woodburn Aquatic Center. The Maud Williamson State Park, the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge, the Mary S. Young State Recreation Area and the Silver Falls State Park are all in the neighborhood as well.

Woodburn Transportation

Flights are available from Portland International Airport.

Woodburn Higher Education

Chemeketa Community College, Willamette University and George Fox University provide facilities for higher studies.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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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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