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Woodland, WA


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Woodland, Washington

Woodland, Washington, in Cowlitz county, is 18 miles N of Vancouver, Washington (center to center) and 26 miles N of Portland, Oregon. The city is home to some 3,780 residents.

The People and Families of Woodland

In Woodland, about 56% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodland had a median family income of $44,483.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,525) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Woodland. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Woodland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 61% of the housing in Woodland was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Woodland, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Woodland, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Woodland Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Woodland, WA

Comparing Woodland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity73
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women65
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population45
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Affordability of Rents36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime25
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