Cape Meares, Oregon facts for kids
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Cape Meares, Oregon
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of Cape Meares, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Tillamook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.69 sq mi (9.55 km2) |
| • Land | 3.44 sq mi (8.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 135 |
| • Density | 39.26/sq mi (15.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97141
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| Area code(s) | 503 |
| FIPS code | 41-11050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407960 |
Cape Meares is a small community in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own official city government.
The community gets its name from a nearby natural landmark, which is also called Cape Meares. This landmark was named after John Meares, a British explorer. In 1953, a local post office was briefly renamed "Cape Meares," but it closed the following year.
Geography of Cape Meares
Cape Meares is located in Oregon, near the coast. It sits about 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Cape Meares is about 3.1 square miles (8.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.78 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 135 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 110 people living in Cape Meares. By 2020, the population had grown to 135 people.
The community had 63 households in 2000. About 9.5% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households were made up of individuals living alone, especially those aged 65 or older.
The people in Cape Meares come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents (about 89%) were White. A smaller number were Native American or from other racial groups. About 1.8% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The population in 2000 was spread across different age groups. About 10% were under 18 years old. A large portion, about 48%, were between 45 and 64 years old. About 30% of the population was 65 years or older, showing it's a community with many older adults. The average age was 57 years.
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