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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 | 101 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 135 |
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147 |
| • Density | 2,826.92/sq mi (1,088.11/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 | 1166611 |
Barlow is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 135 at the 2010 census. The mayor of Barlow is Michael Lundsten, as of the most recent election in 2018.
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History
Barlow is named for William Barlow, the son of Samuel K. Barlow (developer of the Barlow Road). Samuel bought the donation land claim in which Barlow is located from Thomas McKay on September 17, 1850. He later sold the land to William.
In 1870, the railroad was built through Barlow. The station was originally named Barlows (for William, not Samuel). As of 2003, the main line of the Union Pacific Railroad still ran through Barlow.
The post office at Barlow was opened on February 7, 1871. It closed on January 3, 1975.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 147 | 8.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 135 people, 44 households, and 35 families living in the city. The population density was 2,700.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,042.5/km2). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 900.0 per square mile (347.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.7% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 14.1% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.8% of the population.
There were 44 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.5% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.43.
The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
See also
In Spanish: Barlow (Oregón) para niños
