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Oregon, WI


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Oregon, Wisconsin

Oregon, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 10 miles S of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 75 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Madison metropolitan area. Oregon contains a population of approximately 7,514.

The People and Families of Oregon

In Oregon, about 66% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Oregon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oregon had a median family income of $65,518. The typical family in Oregon is better off than most in Wisconsin. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Oregon. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Oregon favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,050. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Oregon Housing

Oregon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Wisconsin, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Oregon, 97% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the village do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyOregon College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Oregon Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Oregon People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Oregon Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Oregon, WI

Comparing Oregon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women79
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population46
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens21
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home43
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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