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Brogan, Oregon
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 Brogan, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Brogan, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.86 sq mi (7.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.86 sq mi (7.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,615 ft (797 m) |
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| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 33.92/sq mi (13.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain) |
| FIPS code | 41-08600 |
Brogan is a small, unincorporated community in Malheur County, Oregon, United States. It is located on U.S. Route 26. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
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History of Brogan
How Brogan Started
Brogan was founded in 1909 by a person named D. M. Brogan. On April 23 of that same year, a post office was opened in the area. It was named "Brogan" after him. The community was also connected to a railroad line from Vale, which is now no longer used.
Who Lives in Brogan?
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Brogan is part of the Ontario, OR–ID Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to a larger economic area.
Population Numbers
At the 2010 census, there were 90 people living in Brogan. There were 47 females and 43 males. The average age was about 50.5 years old. There were 41 households, and five of these households had children under 18 years old.
By the 2020 census, the population grew slightly to 97 people. There were 58 housing units and 16 families living in Brogan.
Background of Residents
Most people in Brogan are White. A few people are from other races, and some are from two or more races. About 9 people were Hispanic or Latino.
The main family backgrounds in Brogan are Irish (61%) and Italian (39%).
Age in Brogan
The average age in Brogan in 2020 was 51.9 years old. Many residents are older adults. About 48.8% of the population was over 65 years old.
Education in Brogan
Brogan is part of the Vale School District 84. This school district provides education for students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district operates Vale High School.
See also
In Spanish: Brogan para niños
