Barlow, Oregon facts for kids
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Barlow, Oregon
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Church in Barlow
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 133 |
| • Density | 2,557.69/sq mi (985.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97013
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| Area code(s) | 503 |
| FIPS code | 41-04000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409787 |
Barlow is a small city located in Clackamas County, Oregon, in the United States. In 2020, about 133 people lived there. The city's mayor is Michael Lundsten.
History of Barlow
Barlow gets its name from William Barlow. He was the son of Samuel K. Barlow, who was famous for creating the Barlow Road. Samuel bought the land where Barlow is now located in 1850. Later, he sold this land to his son, William.
In 1870, a railroad line was built right through Barlow. The train station there was first called "Barlows," named after William. Even today, the main Union Pacific Railroad line still runs through the city.
Barlow also had its own post office. It opened on February 7, 1871, and served the community for many years before closing on January 3, 1975.
Geography
Barlow is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is only about 0.05 square miles (0.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 69 | — | |
| 1920 | 42 | −39.1% | |
| 1930 | 40 | −4.8% | |
| 1940 | 52 | 30.0% | |
| 1950 | 75 | 44.2% | |
| 1960 | 85 | 13.3% | |
| 1970 | 105 | 23.5% | |
| 1980 | 105 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 118 | 12.4% | |
| 2000 | 140 | 18.6% | |
| 2010 | 135 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 133 | −1.5% | |
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Barlow's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Barlow had 135 people living in it. These people lived in 44 different homes, and 35 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Barlow were White. There were also people from African American, Native American, and other backgrounds. About 15% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. Most of the households were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother or a father. The average number of people in each home was about three.
