Police and Fire Logs: July 2, 2009

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Traveling dental lab makes a stop in Independence

Miller goes a-courtin' to prove folk songs endure

An Invitation to our Drain Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Drain, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Drain area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Oregon’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Drain

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Drain organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Drain is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Drain area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Drain Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Drain! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Drain area and around the State...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Drain

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Drain,...

Don’t let dining out in the Drain area do you in!

Going out to eat in Drain and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Drain in a Tough Market

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Oregon home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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Drain Oregon Information: Drain, Oregon is part of DOUGLAS County. Population for Drain from the last gathering is 1021. You can view Drain venues that host many Drain OR events every year. You can also research Drain Oregon homes for sale by visiting our Drain Oregon real estate guide. Drain Oregon has a latitude of 43.6532 and a longitude of -123.363. Zip codes in Drain, OR include 97435 ... more Drain zips.

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Drain, OR
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Drain, OR was 1,021.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Drain was 501, which represents 49.1 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Drain, OR
There are an estimated 227 married men in the town. 55.5 percent of men over 15 years old in Drain are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Drain is 520 which is 50.9 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Drain, Oregon
There are an estimated 240 married women in the community. 56.7 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.

AGE

Median Age in Drain, OR
The median age of people living in Drain, OR was 37.9 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Drain was 56. There were 748 people above the age of 18, which represents 73.3 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 13.2 percent of the population (135) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.

RACE

One Race Percent in Drain, OR
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Drain, OR was 977.

White Population in Drain, OR
The estimated White population in the Drain community is 925, which is 90.6 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Drain, Oregon
The estimated Black/African American population is 1, which is 0.1 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Drain, OR
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Drain, OR was 27.

Asian Population in Drain, Oregon
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 5.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Drain, OR
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Drain was an estimated 3.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 16, while those of “two or more races” was 44 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Drain community was 34, or 3.3 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Drain, OR
The household population number in Drain was 1,021.

Group Quarters Population in Drain, OR
Group Quarters population in the community was 0.

Average Household Size in Drain, OR
The average household size in Drain is 2.57 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 3.02 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).

HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Drain, OR
At the time of the last census survey, there were 441 total housing units in Drain.

The number of occupied housing units was 397, or 90 of the total units in town. Of these, 249 were owner-occupied (62.7), and 148 were renter-occupied (37.3, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 44 vacant homes in Drain at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Drain, Oregon
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 195, with a median value in dollars of 93,400.

Monthly Owner Costs in Drain, OR
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $767 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Drain, average costs per month were $242 (national average was $295).

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 524 people in the community had a high school degree, or 78.8 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Drain, Oregon
62 people in Drain also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 9.3 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Drain, OR
The number of Civilian Veterans in Drain was 158, or 20.6 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Drain, OR
In 2000, there were 222 people in Drain, OR listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Drain, OR
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 35 people in Drain who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 3.6 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.

LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Drain, Oregon
There were 497 in the labor force in Drain at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 61.1 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Drain was 26.7 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Drain, OR
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $27,833. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Drain, OR
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $34,231. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Drain, Oregon
Per capita income in Drain in the last full census was 13,810. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Drain numbered 25, or 8.6 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Drain, OR
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 105, or 10.3 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.