



Gresham, Oregon
Gresham, OR Profile
Gresham, OR, population 90,205 , is located
in Oregon's Multnomah county,
about 12.0 miles from Portland and 14.8 miles from Vancouver.
In the 90's the population of Gresham has grown by about 32%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Gresham has been growing at an annual rate of 1.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Gresham area were higher than Oregon's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Oregon average.
Gresham Statistics
Gresham Gender Information
Males in Gresham: 44,593 (49%)
Females in Gresham: 45,612 (51%)
As % of Population in Gresham
Race Diversity in Gresham
White: 83%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 11%
As % of Population in Gresham
Age Diversity in Gresham
Median Age in Gresham: 32.5 (Males in Gresham: 31.1, Females in Gresham: 34.1)
Gresham Males Under 20: 16%
Gresham Females Under 20: 15%
Gresham Males 20 to 40: 16%
Gresham Females 20 to 40: 15%
Gresham Males 40 to 60: 13%
Gresham Females 40 to 60: 13%
Gresham Males Over 60: 5%
Gresham Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Gresham
Gresham Household Average Size: 2.67 people
Gresham Median Household Income: $ 43,442
Gresham Median Value of Homes: $ 155,800
Law Enforcement in Gresham
Reported crimes in the Gresham area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 67
Robbery: 154
Aggravated assault: 260
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 502
Burglary: 955
Larceny-theft: 3,941
Motor vehicle theft: 1,165
Arson: 18
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,331
Gresham Location Information
Elevation: 323 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 22.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gresham
Wood Village 2.6 Miles
Fairview 2.8 Miles
Troutdale 3.6 Miles
Kirkpatrick 5.5 Miles
Happy Valley 6.0 Miles
Camas 6.3 Miles
Sunnyside 6.8 Miles
Washougal 7.0 Miles
Maywood Park 7.3 Miles
Clackamas 9.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Gresham
(Population 100,000+)
Portland 12.0 Miles
Vancouver 14.8 Miles
Salem 48.4 Miles
Eugene 105.1 Miles
Tacoma 121.4 Miles
Seattle 145.9 Miles
Bellevue 146.5 Miles
Spokane 280.9 Miles
Boise 333.4 Miles
Reno 433.8 Miles
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Facts
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Tolerance
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Dependence
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Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Addiction Treatment
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in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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