Sutherlin, Oregon
Sutherlin, Oregon | |
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 The historic Sutherlin Bank Building (built 1910), located at 101 West Central Avenue in Sutherlin | |
 Location in Oregon | |
| Coordinates: 43°23′18″N 123°18′58″W / 43.38833°N 123.31611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Todd McKnight |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.35 sq mi (16.45 km2) |
| • Land | 6.15 sq mi (15.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 520 ft (160 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,810 |
| • Estimate (2018[3]) | 8,060 |
| • Density | 1,269.9/sq mi (490.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code | 97479 |
| Area code | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-71650[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1127772[4] |
| Website | www.ci.sutherlin.or.us |
Sutherlin is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. As of 2018, the population was 8,060, making it the second most populous city in Douglas County. Located off of I-5, nearby features include Cooper Creek Reservoir, the Umpqua River, Ford Pond, a few golf courses, and numerous vineyards and swimming holes.
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The City of Sutherlin Police Department also serves the City of Oakland via a paid contract.[5]
Geography and climate
Sutherlin is located at 43°23′18″N 123°18′58″W / 43.38833°N 123.31611°W (43.388435, -123.316175).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.35 square miles (16.45 km2), of which, 6.15 square miles (15.93 km2) is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2) is water.[1]
Sutherlin has the typical western Oregon Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb) characterized by dry summers featuring cool mornings and hot afternoons, and chilly, wet winters.
| Climate data for Sutherlin, OR | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49 (9) |
53 (12) |
58 (14) |
62 (17) |
69 (21) |
75 (24) |
83 (28) |
84 (29) |
78 (26) |
67 (19) |
53 (12) |
47 (8) |
65 (18) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36 (2) |
36 (2) |
38 (3) |
41 (5) |
46 (8) |
51 (11) |
55 (13) |
54 (12) |
49 (9) |
43 (6) |
40 (4) |
36 (2) |
44 (6) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.30 (135) |
4.31 (109) |
3.68 (93) |
2.96 (75) |
2.20 (56) |
1.10 (28) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.43 (11) |
0.96 (24) |
2.49 (63) |
6.00 (152) |
6.70 (170) |
36.5 (925.4) |
| Source: [7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 515 | — | |
| 1930 | 457 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 525 | 14.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,230 | 324.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,452 | 10.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,070 | 25.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,560 | 48.5% | |
| 1990 | 5,020 | 10.1% | |
| 2000 | 6,668 | 32.8% | |
| 2010 | 7,810 | 17.1% | |
| 2018 (est.) | 8,060 | [8] | 3.2% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,810 people, 3,249 households, and 2,178 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,269.9 inhabitants per square mile (490.3/km2). There were 3,566 housing units at an average density of 579.8 per square mile (223.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 0.2% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.8% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population.[2]
There were 3,249 households of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.86.[2]
The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.[2]
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,669 people, 2,713 households, and 1,909 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,283.2 people per square mile (495.2/km²). There were 2,975 housing units at an average density of 572.4 per square mile (220.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.79% White, 0.13% African American, 1.72% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.09% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.97% of the population.[2]
There were 2,713 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.88.[2]
In the city, the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.[2]
The median income for a household in the city was $29,068, and the median income for a family was $34,414. Males had a median income of $32,047 versus $20,911 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,439. About 12.4% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.[2]
References
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d e f g h i "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
- ^ "Population Estimates". City of Sutherlin. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Bain, Dan (December 10, 2008). "Sutherlin agrees on policing deal". KPIC.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Monthly Averages for Sutherlin, OR (97479)". The Weather Channel. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
Further reading
- G.H. Lee, A History of Sutherlin, Oregon. Sutherlin, OR: Umpqua Print and Copy Center, 1988.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Douglas County, Oregon, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |