Hood River, Oregon
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| Nickname(s): Windsurfing Capital of the World[1] | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
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| State | Oregon | ||
| County | Hood River | ||
| Incorporated | 1895 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Arthur Babitz | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km2) | ||
| - Land | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2) | ||
| - Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 160 ft (48.8 m) | ||
| Population (2006) | |||
| - Total | 6,580 | ||
| - Density | 3,240/sq mi (1,222.64/km2) | ||
| Time zone | Pacific (UTC-8) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | Pacific (UTC-7) | ||
| ZIP code | 97031 | ||
| Area code(s) | 541 | ||
| FIPS code | 41-34900[2] | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1136388[3] | ||
| Website | www.ci.hood-river.or.us | ||
The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. It is a port on the Columbia River, and is named for the nearby Hood River. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 5,831. In 2006, the population is estimated to have reached 6,580.[4]
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[edit] Geography
Hood River is located on the Columbia River directly opposite White Salmon, Washington.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), of which 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) (28.97%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 5,831 people, 2,429 households, and 1,442 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,839.4 people per square mile (1,098.2 per km²). There were 2,645 housing units at an average density of 1,288.0 per square mile (498.2 per km²). The racial makeup of the city was:
- 80.83% White
- 1.15% Asian
- 0.99% Native American
- 0.60% African American
- 0.19% Pacific Islander
- 13.58% from other races
- 2.66% from two or more races.
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 200 |
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| 1890 | 201 | 0.5% | |
| 1900 | 766 | 281.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,331 | 204.3% | |
| 1920 | 3,195 | 37.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,757 | −13.7% | |
| 1940 | 3,280 | 19.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,701 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,657 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,991 | 9.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,329 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 4,632 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 5,831 | 25.9% | |
| Est. 2007 | 6,736 | 15.5% | |
| source:[5][6] | |||
Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.17% of the population.
There were 2,429 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 32.8% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with:
- 26.2% under the age of 18
- 9.7% from 18 to 24
- 32.6% from 25 to 44
- 18.5% from 45 to 64
- 13.1% 65 years of age or older
The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,580, and the median income for a family was $35,568. Males had a median income of $31,583 versus $24,764 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,609. About 12.1% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] History
Hood River post office was established at the site of the present city in September 30, 1858,[7] and the city itself was incorporated in 1895.[8]
[edit] Economy
Hood River's economy is based on three industries: agriculture, tourism, and sports recreation. Long an agricultural center of the Pacific Northwest, Hood River is home to numerous apple and pear orchards, as well as many wineries.[9] Hood River first experienced a boom in tourism after being discovered as a site for world-class windsurfing, and more recently kiteboarding.[10] Hood River County also has some of the best kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking areas in the United States.[citation needed] These unique factors have combined to help the city place in many "best city" competitions in the media, including Outside and Men's Journal.[11]
Situated in the Columbia Gorge, and surrounded by fields, orchards, and at the foot of Mount Hood, Hood River is gaining popularity as a tourism destination.[12]
Hood River is also home to industries like the employee-owned Full Sail Brewing Company, a major Oregon microbrewery, the clothing and sports equipment manufacturer DaKine, and vegetarian food manufacturer Turtle Island Foods.
[edit] Education
Public primary and secondary schools in Hood River are part of the Hood River County School District. The city is also served by an extension campus of Columbia Gorge Community College, based in The Dalles. Horizon Christian School is a private school serving grades kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12). Horizon competes at the 1A level of the Oregon School Activities Association, while the public Hood River Valley High School competes at the 6A level.
[edit] Media
The Hood River News is a biweekly paper published by Eagle Newspapers on Wednesday and Saturday.[13]
[edit] Arts and culture
[edit] Annual cultural events
Annual events include the Hood River Valley Blossom Festival, which takes place in April,[14] and the Hood River Hops Fest[15] and the Hood River Valley Harvest Fest, both in October.[16]
[edit] Museums and other points of interest
Hood River is home to the History Museum of Hood River County, the International Museum of Carousel Art, and the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum (WAAAM).
Hood River has over two dozen sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Columbia Gorge Hotel, built in 1920 by Portland timber baron and Columbia Gorge booster Simon Benson.
[edit] Parks and recreation
Hood River is the western gateway to the Mount Hood Scenic Byway and to a major section of the Historic Columbia River Highway.
[edit] Infrastructure
[edit] Transportation
- Air
Hood River has one airport, the Ken Jernstedt Airfield.
- Highway
Interstate 84 and Oregon Route 35 pass through Hood River.
- Rail
Hood River is the northern terminus of the Mount Hood Railroad, which is a heritage railway that offers passenger excursions as well as shipping a small amount of freight. The Union Pacific Railroad provides freight service to the city.[17]
- Marine
The Port of Hood River, founded in 1933, manages a public marina and waterfront economic development projects.[18] The port commission also manages the airport and the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge.
[edit] Utilities
Water and wastewater treatment are supplied by the City of Hood River.[17] Natural gas is provided by NW Natural and electricity comes from PacifiCorp.[17]
[edit] Healthcare
Hood River has one hospital, Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.[17]
[edit] Sister cities
Hood River has two sister cities,[19] as designated by Sister Cities International:
[edit] References
- ^ "Windsurfing and Kiteboarding the Columbia River Gorge". TravelOregon.com. http://www.traveloregon.com/Explore-Oregon/Mt-Hood-Columbia-River-Gorge/Attractions/Family-Fun/Windsurfing-and-Kiteboarding-the-Columbia-River-Gorge.aspx. Retrieved on 2008-11-08.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Population Research Center". Portland State University. http://www.pdx.edu/media/p/r/PRC_Certified_Cities_2006.pdf. Retrieved on 2008-11-08.
- ^ Moffatt, Riley. Population History of Western U.S. Cities & Towns, 1850-1990. Lanham: Scarecrow, 1996, 211.
- ^ "Subcounty population estimates: Oregon 2000-2007" (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2009-03-18. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2007-41.csv. Retrieved on 2009-05-03.
- ^ McArthur, Lewis A.; Lewis L. McArthur (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. pp. 477. ISBN 0-87595-277-1.
- ^ "Hood River Community Profile". Oregon Economic Development Department. 2006. http://info.econ.state.or.us:591/FMPro?-db=Community.fp4&-Format=forms.htm&-lay=webpage&-op=eq&sort%20name=Hood%20River&-script=hit%20count&-Find. Retrieved on 2006-11-28.
- ^ "Mount Hood & The Gorge". TravelOregon.com. http://www.traveloregon.com/Explore%20Oregon/Mt%20Hood%20Columbia%20River%20Gorge.aspx. Retrieved on 2008-11-08.
- ^ "Gorge Games spotlight Hood River as a multisport mecca". The Seattle Times. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/outdoors/2008041825_nwwgorgegames100.html. Retrieved on 2008-11-08.
- ^ "Is Hood River on Your List, Too?". Hood River County Chamber of Commerce. http://www.hoodriver.org/HRCCC_ArticleTemplate.asp?ArticleINDX=294&CategoryINDX=19. Retrieved on March 25, 2009.
- ^ http://www.hoodriver.org/HRCCC_ArticleTemplate.asp?ArticleINDX=294&CategoryINDX=24
- ^ Hood River News
- ^ "Hood River Valley Blossom Festival". traveloregon.com (Oregon Tourism Commission). http://www.traveloregon.com/Explore%20Oregon/Mt%20Hood%20Columbia%20River%20Gorge/Upcoming%20Events/Fairs%20and%20Festivals/Hood%20River%20Valley%20Blossom%20Festival.aspx. Retrieved on March 9, 2009.
- ^ http://www.hopsfest.com/
- ^ "Hood River Valley Harvest Fest". traveloregon.com (Oregon Tourism Commission). http://www.traveloregon.com/Explore-Oregon/Mt-Hood-Columbia-River-Gorge/Upcoming-Events/Fairs-and-Festivals/Hood-River-Valley-Harvest-Fest.aspx. Retrieved on March 9, 2009.
- ^ a b c d Hood River profile from Oregon Economic & Community Development Department
- ^ Port of Hood River
- ^ http://www.sister-cities.org/icrc/directory/usa/OR
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Hood River, Oregon |
- City of Hood River (official website)
- Hood River County Chamber of Commerce
- Entry for Hood River in the Oregon Blue Book
- Hood River-area webcam from the KATU website
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