Riddle, Oregon
| Riddle, Oregon | |
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| Coordinates: 42°57′6″N 123°21′54″W / 42.95167°N 123.36500°WCoordinates: 42°57′6″N 123°21′54″W / 42.95167°N 123.36500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | William G. Duckett |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 700 ft (213.4 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,185 |
| • Estimate (2011[3]) | 1,182 |
| • Density | 1,881.0/sq mi (726.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | Pacific (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 97469 |
| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-61850[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1166702[5] |
Riddle is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,185 at the 2010 census.[6]
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History [edit]
Riddle was named for William H. Riddle.[7]
Demographics [edit]
2010 census [edit]
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,185 people, 460 households, and 307 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,881.0 inhabitants per square mile (726.3 /km2). There were 491 housing units at an average density of 779.4 per square mile (300.9 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.7% White, 0.3% African American, 3.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.
There were 460 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
2000 census [edit]
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,014 people, 381 households, and 265 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,519.6 people per square mile (584.3/km²). There were 406 housing units at an average density of 608.5 per square mile (234.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.48% White, 2.27% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 2.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.97% of the population.
There were 381 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the city the population was spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $37,159. Males had a median income of $31,438 versus $27,232 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,666. About 16.1% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.
Geography [edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.63 square miles (1.63 km2), all of it land.[1]
Climate [edit]
| Climate data for Riddle, Oregon (1981-2010 normals) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °F (°C) | 50.4 (10.2) |
55.2 (12.9) |
59.5 (15.3) |
64.0 (17.8) |
70.6 (21.4) |
76.9 (24.9) |
84.9 (29.4) |
85.6 (29.8) |
80.4 (26.9) |
68.8 (20.4) |
55.2 (12.9) |
48.3 (9.1) |
66.65 (19.25) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 35.6 (2) |
35.8 (2.1) |
37.7 (3.2) |
40.0 (4.4) |
45.0 (7.2) |
49.9 (9.9) |
53.9 (12.2) |
52.5 (11.4) |
46.6 (8.1) |
42.0 (5.6) |
39.6 (4.2) |
35.4 (1.9) |
42.83 (6.02) |
| Precipitation inches (mm) | 4.46 (113.3) |
3.54 (89.9) |
3.18 (80.8) |
2.40 (61) |
1.86 (47.2) |
0.94 (23.9) |
0.34 (8.6) |
0.41 (10.4) |
0.75 (19) |
2.04 (51.8) |
5.14 (130.6) |
6.07 (154.2) |
31.11 (790.2) |
| Snowfall inches (cm) | 0.3 (0.8) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.1 (0.3) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
1.5 (3.8) |
| Avg. precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 17.8 | 15.0 | 16.6 | 14.8 | 10.5 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 4.4 | 9.6 | 17.6 | 18.1 | 134.9 |
| Avg. snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Source: NOAA [8] | |||||||||||||
Economy [edit]
The Riddle area is known for nickel mining, with several square miles of nickel-bearing garnierite surface deposits nearby. The mine closed in 1987.[9][10]
References [edit]
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Riddle city, Oregon". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (2003) [First published 1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 810. ISBN 9780875952772. OCLC 53075956.
- ^ "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2012-03-23.
- ^ http://www.oregongeology.com/sub/publications/OG/OBv15n10.pdf The Ore-Bin, v. 15, #10, 1953
- ^ http://www.environmentwriter.org/resources/backissues/chemicals/nickel.htm Chemical Backgrounders: Nickel
External links [edit]
- Entry for Riddle in the Oregon Blue Book
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