Vernonia, Oregon - Vernonia, Oregon Vernonia is a city located in Columbia County, Oregon. The community was first settled in 1876 by Judson Weed and Ozias Cherrington, both of Ohio. Sometime afterwards, the question of a name for the community came up, and Cherrington suggested the name of his daughter in Ohio, which was adopted. Unfortunately, since he had left Ohio around 1873, he misremembered his daughter's name, which was Vernona, so the town is not actually named after her. Cherrington died of a farming accident in 1894, having never seen his daughter since his departure from Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,228. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 History Geography Vernonia is located at 45°51'35" North, 123°11'21".
Columbia County, Oregon - Columbia County, Oregon \nColumbia County is a county located in the U.S. State of Oregon. It is named for the Columbia River, which forms its eastern and northern borders. As of 2000, the population is 43,560. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Economy 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 History 5 Cities and towns Economy \nThe primary industries are timber, fishing, water transportation, dairying, horticulture, and recreation. The extensive stands of old growth timber, which had attracted many of the early settlers to the area, were completely logged over by the 1950s. Second growth timber provides the raw material for local lumber and paper mills. Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,783 km˛ (688 mi˛). 1,701 km˛ (657 mi˛) of it is.
List of cities in Oregon - List of cities in Oregon List of cities in Oregon, arranged in alphabetical order. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Adair Village - Adams - Adel - Adrian - Agness - Albany - Algoma - Alicel - Allegany - Aloha - Alpine - Alsea - Amity - Andrews - Antelope - Applegate - Arlington - Arock - Ashland - Ashwood - Astoria - Athena - Aumsville - Aurora - Austin - Azalea B Baker City - Bandon - Banks - Barlow - Bay City - Beatty - Beaver - Beaver Creek - Beaverton - Belknap Springs - Bend - Biggs - Bingham Springs - Birkenfeld - Blachly.
Keizer, Oregon - Keizer, Oregon Keizer is a city located in Marion County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,203. Geography \nKeizer is located at 45°0'2" North, 123°1'19" West (45.000491, -123.021885)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.1 km˛ (7.4 mi˛). 18.7 km˛ (7.2 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.03% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 32,203 people, 12,110 households, and 8,646 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,719.7/km˛ (4,455.7/mi˛). There are 12,774 housing units at an average density of 682.2/km˛ (1,767.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 85.52% White, 0.75% African American, 1.38%.
Kirkpatrick, Oregon - Kirkpatrick, Oregon Kirkpatrick is a town located in Umatilla County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 172. Geography \nKirkpatrick is located at 45°40'44" North, 118°38'40" West (45.678961, -118.644433)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.3 km˛ (3.6 mi˛). 9.3 km˛ (3.6 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 172 people, 54 households, and 44 families residing in the town. The population density is 18.4/km˛ (47.8/mi˛). There are 57 housing units at an average density of 6.1/km˛ (15.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 43.60% White, 0.00% African American, 54.07% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific.
King City, Oregon - King City, Oregon King City is a city located in Washington County, Oregon. Its name was picked arbitrarily by the Tualatin Development Company, Inc., which used a royalty theme in naming the city streets. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,949. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics History Created as a planed adult community, King City was incorporated in March of 1966. The city's legal restrictions which forbid minors from living within its city limits for more than a short time have since been subjected to increasing criticism. King City was embarrassed when the Oregon Department of Justice revealed that their chief of police, Jim Brooks, had been arrested in Oregon, California and Wyoming on weapons and forgery.
Veneta, Oregon - Veneta, Oregon Veneta is a city located in Lane County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,755. Geography \nVeneta is located at 44°3'0" North, 123°21'9" West (44.050007, -123.352418)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.9 km˛ (2.7 mi˛). 6.9 km˛ (2.7 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 2,755 people, 966 households, and 732 families residing in the city. The population density is 399.9/km˛ (1,035.5/mi˛). There are 1,015 housing units at an average density of 147.3/km˛ (381.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 92.92% White, 0.25% African American, 1.38% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.04% Pacific.
Klamath County, Oregon - Klamath County, Oregon Klamath County is a county located in the U.S. State of Oregon. It was named for the tribe of Native Americans living in the area at the time the first white explorers entered the region, the Klamaths. As of 2000, the population is 63,775. Economy Historically, Klamath County's economy has been based on timber and agriculture, as well as serving as a distribution center. These industries were vitally asisted in the early 1900s with the coming of the railroad and the start of one of the most successful of all federal reclamation projects--the Klamath Project, which drained much of the 128 square mile Lower Klamath Lake to provide 188,000 acres of irrigable land. Starting in the summer of 2001, the water resources for this project.
Klamath Falls, Oregon - Klamath Falls, Oregon Klamath Falls is a city located in Klamath County, Oregon. Originally called Linkville when George Nurse founded the town in 1867, after the Link River on whose falls this city sits. The name was changed to Klamath Falls in 1892-3, As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 19,462. It is the county seat of Klamath County6. The Klamath name for this place was Yulalona or Iwauna, which referred to the fact the Link River would flows upstream when the south wind blew hard. Their name for the falls was Tiwishkeni, or "where the falling waters rush". Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Colleges and Universities Geography \nKlamath Falls is located at 42°13'24" North, 121°46'39" West (42.223441, -121.777578)1..
Jackson County, Oregon - Jackson County, Oregon \nJackson County is a county located in the U.S. State of Oregon. the county was named for the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson. As of 2000, the population is 181,269. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Economy 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 History 5 Cities and towns Economy \nThe county's principal industries are lumber, agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Jackson county has the fourth largest number of acres planted in orchards - 10,444 - and also shares with Josephine county the Rogue Valley and Applegate wine appellations. The mining of soapstone, a substance used in art sculpture, is a significant source of employment in Jackson county. Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 7,257 km˛ (2,802 mi˛)..
Jacksonville, Oregon - Jacksonville, Oregon Jacksonville is a city located in Jackson County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,235. Geography \nJacksonville is located at 42°18'52" North, 122°58'2" West (42.314456, -122.967157)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.7 km˛ (1.8 mi˛). 4.7 km˛ (1.8 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 2,235 people, 1,034 households, and 661 families residing in the city. The population density is 474.1/km˛ (1,230.7/mi˛). There are 1,102 housing units at an average density of 233.8/km˛ (606.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 96.11% White, 0.31% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.00% Pacific.
Jefferson County, Oregon - Jefferson County, Oregon Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. State of Oregon. It was named for Mount Jefferson, one of the principal features of the region. As of 2000, the population is 19,009. Economy Agriculture is the predominant source of income in this county, with vegetable, grass and flower seeds, garlic, mint and sugar beets cultivated on some 60,000 irrigated acres. Jefferson County also has vast acreages of rangelands and a healthy industrial base related to forest products. The Warm Springs Forest Products Industry, a multi-million dollar complex owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation -- partially located in the northwestern corner of the county -- is the single biggest industry. With 300 days of sunshine and a low yearly rainfall, fishing,.
Jennings Lodge, Oregon - Jennings Lodge, Oregon Jennings Lodge is a town located in Clackamas County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,036. Geography \nJennings Lodge is located at 45°23'31" North, 122°36'44" West (45.391842, -122.612117)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.4 km˛ (1.7 mi˛). 4.2 km˛ (1.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 5.85% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 7,036 people, 2,840 households, and 1,800 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,687.3/km˛ (4,368.1/mi˛). There are 3,004 housing units at an average density of 720.4/km˛ (1,864.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 89.10% White, 0.87% African.
Jefferson, Oregon - Jefferson, Oregon Jefferson is a city located in Marion County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,487. Geography \nJefferson is located at 44°43'5" North, 123°0'34" West (44.718012, -123.009417)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 km˛ (0.8 mi˛). 1.9 km˛ (0.7 mi˛) of it is land and 1.33% is water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 2,487 people, 817 households, and 643 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,315.4/km˛ (3,389.3/mi˛). There are 885 housing units at an average density of 468.1/km˛ (1,206.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 81.83% White, 0.36% African American, 1.89% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 11.66% from other races,.
Josephine County, Oregon - Josephine County, Oregon Josephine County is a county located in the U.S. State of Oregon. It was named for an early pioneer inhabitant, who is usually identified as Virginia Josephine Rollings Ort, who was the first white woman to live in the Illinois River valley, settling there in 1851, then marrying Julius Ort in 1854, and moving to Colusa County, California in 1863. Josephine is sometimes identified with Martha Leland Crowley, who died in 1846, and buried near what came to be called Grave Creek, who is said to have known as Josephine. As of 2000, the population is 75,726. Economy Most of the commercial activity during the territorial period centered on gold mining and the supply of provisions to miners. Miners had been active in the Rogue.
Johnson City, Oregon - Johnson City, Oregon Johnson City is a city located in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was a trailer park owned entirely by one man, whose residents voted to incorporate by a 49 to 10 vote on June 16, 1970. This incorporation avoided a 1969 Oregon law designed to prevent the profileration of small incorporated areas because the proponents had filed for an election before the effective date of the law. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 634. Geography Johnson City is located at 45°24'17" North, 122°34'51" West (45.404642, -122.580738)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛). 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with.
John Day, Oregon - John Day, Oregon John Day is a city located in Grant County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,821. Geography \nJohn Day is located at 44°25'5" North, 118°57'18" West (44.418091, -118.955064)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.9 km˛ (1.9 mi˛). 4.9 km˛ (1.9 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,821 people, 734 households, and 472 families residing in the city. The population density is 374.0/km˛ (969.5/mi˛). There are 846 housing units at an average density of 173.7/km˛ (450.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 96.92% White, 0.00% African American, 1.15% Native American, 0.38% Asian,.
Jordan Valley, Oregon - Jordan Valley, Oregon Jordan Valley is a city located in Malheur County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 239. Geography \nJordan Valley is located at 42°58'35" North, 117°3'19" West (42.976439, -117.055277)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.4 km˛ (2.1 mi˛). 5.4 km˛ (2.1 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 239 people, 109 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density is 44.4/km˛ (114.6/mi˛). There are 140 housing units at an average density of 26.0/km˛ (67.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 93.72% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.42% Asian,.
Joseph, Oregon - Joseph, Oregon Joseph is a city located in Wallowa County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,054. Geography \nJoseph is located at 45°21'3" North, 117°13'49" West (45.350874, -117.230231)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 km˛ (0.9 mi˛). 2.2 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,054 people, 450 households, and 288 families residing in the city. The population density is 478.8/km˛ (1,234.8/mi˛). There are 543 housing units at an average density of 246.7/km˛ (636.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 94.88% White, 0.00% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.09% Pacific.
Junction City, Oregon - Junction City, Oregon Junction City is a city located in Lane County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,721. Geography \nJunction City is located at 44°13'14" North, 123°12'15" West (44.220517, -123.204144)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 km˛ (1.4 mi˛). 3.6 km˛ (1.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 4,721 people, 1,823 households, and 1,170 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,311.4/km˛ (3,405.1/mi˛). There are 1,921 housing units at an average density of 533.6/km˛ (1,385.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 91.21% White, 0.30% African American, 1.23% Native American, 0.59% Asian,.
