Aloha, Oregon facts for kids
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Aloha, Oregon
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Aloha along TV Highway looking east
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Location of Aloha, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.36 sq mi (19.05 km2) |
| • Land | 7.36 sq mi (19.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 53,828 |
| • Density | 7,317.56/sq mi (2,825.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
97003, 97006-97007, 97078
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| Area codes | 503 and 971 |
| FIPS code | 41-01650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407723 |
Aloha is a community in Washington County, Oregon, in the United States. It is not an official city, but a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area used by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data.
Aloha is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) west of downtown Portland. In 2020, about 53,828 people lived there. Fire and emergency medical services are provided by Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and Metro West Ambulance.
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History of Aloha
The community of Aloha got its name on January 9, 1912. Before that, it was known as Wheeler Crossing. People aren't completely sure how Aloha got its name.
One story says a railroad worker named Robert Caples chose the name. Another story comes from Joseph H. Buck. He said his uncle, Julius Buck, was the first postmaster. Julius might have named the post office "Aloah" after a small resort in Wisconsin. The Post Office might have accidentally switched two letters, making it "Aloha." Even so, most people in the area say "Aloha" with a short "o" sound, not like the Hawaiian "Aloha."
In 1984, the community tried to become an official city. However, a local commission stopped the plan. They decided that Aloha could not provide all the services a city needs.
In 2012, the Aloha Community Library opened. It is located in a shopping center. The library is run by a non-profit group called the Aloha Community Library Association. Volunteers help to run the library. When it first opened, it had about 4,500 books.
Geography of Aloha
Aloha covers an area of about 7.4 square miles (19.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Aloha
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| 1980 | 28,353 | — | |
| 1990 | 34,284 | 20.9% | |
| 2000 | 41,741 | 21.8% | |
| 2010 | 49,425 | 18.4% | |
| 2020 | 53,828 | 8.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 41,741 people living in Aloha. There were 14,228 households and 10,841 families. The community had about 5,660 people per square mile (2,185 people per square kilometer).
Many different groups of people live in Aloha. About 79.40% of the people were White. About 7.69% were Asian, and 12.93% were Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.92 people. The average family had about 3.28 people. About 29.8% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in Aloha was 31 years.
Education in Aloha
Students in Aloha attend schools in two different districts. These are the Beaverton School District and the Hillsboro School District.
Schools in the Beaverton School District that serve Aloha include:
- Aloha High School
- International School of Beaverton
- Mountain View Middle School
- Five Oaks Middle School
- Aloha-Huber Park Elementary School
- Beaver Acres Elementary School
- Cooper Mountain Elementary School
- Errol Hassell Elementary School
- Hazeldale Elementary School
- Kinnaman Elementary School
Schools in the Hillsboro School District that serve Aloha include:
- Century High School
- R. A. Brown Middle School
- Butternut Creek Elementary School
- Imlay Elementary School
- Indian Hills Elementary School
- Ladd Acres Elementary School
- Reedville Elementary School
- Tobias Elementary School
There are also some private schools in or near Aloha. These include Life Christian School, Palace of Praise Academy, and the elementary campus of Faith Bible Christian School.
Notable People from Aloha
Some well-known people have connections to Aloha:
- Jeff Barker – He was a representative in the Oregon State government.
- Jensen Huang – He is the founder and CEO of a big technology company called Nvidia.
- Loren Parks – He is a businessman who started Parks Medical Electronics. He also gives money to political campaigns.
See also
In Spanish: Aloha (Oregón) para niños
