Oakridge, Oregon
Oakridge, Oregon | |
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| Nickname: The Center of Oregon Recreation | |
 Location in Oregon | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Don Hampton |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km2) |
| • Land | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (377.9 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 3,148 |
| • Density | 1,659.8/sq mi (639.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code | 97463 |
| Area code | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-54100Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 1166689Template:GR |
| Website | www.ci.oakridge.or.us |
Oakridge is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States. The population was 3,148 at the 2000 census. Oakridge is located directly west of Westfir on Oregon Route 58, near the Middle Fork Willamette River in the Cascade Range. The most well known citizen of Oakridge may be Mason Williams, composer of Classical Gas.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), of which, 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) of it (4.52%) is water.Template:GR
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 3,148 people, 1,345 households, and 891 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,659.8 people per square mile (639.7/km2). There were 1,526 housing units at an average density of 804.6/sq mi (310.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.57% White, 0.32% African American, 1.59% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.87% from other races, and 3.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.02% of the population.
There were 1,345 households out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,622, and the median income for a family was $33,017. Males had a median income of $28,285 versus $18,672 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,885. About 12.2% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
In 2006, Oakridge residents noticed a sharp increase in poverty, due to the low availability of jobs.[1]
Transportation
- Oakridge State Airport
- Lane Transit District's Diamond Express[2]
- Amtrak stop on the Coast Starlight line
Education
Oakridge is served by the Oakridge School District, which includes Oakridge Elementary School, Oakridge Junior High School, and Oakridge High School.
References
- ^ Eckholm, Erik (2006-08-20). "Rural Oregon Town Feels Pinch of Poverty". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
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External links
- Oakridge listing from the Oregon Blue Book
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