Fairview, Oregon
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| Fairview, Oregon | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Multnomah |
| Incorporated | 1908 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Mike Weatherby |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| - Land | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| - Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 114 ft (34.75 m) |
| Population (2007) | |
| - Total | 9,695 |
| - Density | 2,360.8/sq mi (912.3/km²) |
| Time zone | Pacific (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | Pacific (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 97024 |
| Area code(s) | 503 |
| FIPS code | 41-24250[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1136277[2] |
| Website: www.ci.fairview.or.us | |
Fairview is a city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 7,561. The 2007 estimate is 9,695 residents.[3] It is the westernmost town on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.
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[edit] Geography
Fairview is located at (45.541962, -122.439021)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.0 km²), of which, 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km²) of it (7.78%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 7,561 people, 2,831 households, and 1,936 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,360.8 people per square mile (912.3/km²). There were 3,116 housing units at an average density of 972.9/sq mi (376.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.21% White, 3.44% Asian, 3.04% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 10.51% from other races, and 5.59% from two or more races. 16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,831 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,931, and the median income for a family was $43,317. Males had a median income of $37,342 versus $25,909 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,006. About 13.5% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Politics
House District 49 encompasses the city of Fairview, as well as surrounding cities of Troutdale, Wood Village, and parts of Gresham. It is currently represented by Karen Minnis (R) who has served since first elected in 1998. (She followed her husband John Minnis (R) served the 49th District for 12 years and stepped down because of term limits.) Karen Minnis served as Majority Leader from 2001–2003 and as Speaker from 2003–2006 until the Republicans lost control of the House. On the last day of the 2007 legislative session, Minnis announced that she would not seek re-election.
As part of House District 49, Fairview is also part of Senate District 50 (composed of House Districts 49 and 50)[1], represented by Laurie Monnes Anderson (D).
[edit] Education
Fairview is served by the Reynolds School District. Fairview Elementary, Salish Ponds Elementary, Woodland Elementary and Reynolds Middle School are located in the city.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ PSU:Population Research Center
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Fairview, Oregon is at coordinates Coordinates:
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