Banks, Oregon facts for kids
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Banks, Oregon
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City Hall in Banks
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 Banks, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated | January 16, 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
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| • Total | 1,837 |
| • Density | 2,410.76/sq mi (931.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP codes |
97106, 97109, 97125
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| Area code(s) | 503 |
| FIPS code | 41-03850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409784 |
| Website | www.cityofbanks.org |
Banks is a city in Washington County, Oregon, in the United States. It is located in the beautiful Tualatin Valley.
Banks is well-known as the starting point for the Banks–Vernonia State Trail. This trail is about 21 miles (34 kilometers) long. It's a popular spot for people who love to bike, hike, or ride horses.
In 2020, about 1,837 people lived in Banks. The city was named after John and Nancy Banks. They owned a dairy farm nearby many years ago. Banks officially became a city in 1921. You can find it in the western part of Washington County, where two main roads, Oregon Route 6 and Oregon Route 47, meet.
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Geography of Banks
Banks is a small city. It covers about 0.37 square miles (0.96 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Who Lives in Banks?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 209 | — | |
| 1940 | 247 | 18.2% | |
| 1950 | 376 | 52.2% | |
| 1960 | 347 | −7.7% | |
| 1970 | 430 | 23.9% | |
| 1980 | 489 | 13.7% | |
| 1990 | 563 | 15.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,286 | 128.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,777 | 38.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,837 | 3.4% | |
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Banks Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Banks had 1,777 people living there. Most of the people were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 7% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Many households in Banks had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Banks was about 29.5 years old. A large part of the population, about 37.8%, was under 18 years old. This means Banks is a city with many young people and families.
Schools in Banks
Banks has three public schools. They are all part of the Banks School District.
- Banks Elementary School
- Banks Junior High School
- Banks High School
Fun Things to Do in Banks
- Banks-Vernonia State Trail: This is a great place for outdoor activities. You can enjoy biking, hiking, and horseback riding on this long trail.
See also
In Spanish: Banks (Oregón) para niños
