Carlton, Oregon facts for kids
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Carlton, Oregon
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Main Street in Carlton looking west
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| Motto(s):
A Great Little Town
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Incorporated | 1899 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,220 |
| • Density | 2,514.16/sq mi (970.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97111
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| Area code(s) | 503 |
| FIPS code | 41-11150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409986 |
| Website | www.ci.carlton.or.us |
Carlton is a small city in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. It's a friendly place with a motto: "A Great Little Town." In 2020, about 2,135 people lived there.
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History of Carlton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 243 | — | |
| 1900 | 145 | — | |
| 1910 | 386 | 166.2% | |
| 1920 | 552 | 43.0% | |
| 1930 | 749 | 35.7% | |
| 1940 | 864 | 15.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,081 | 25.1% | |
| 1960 | 959 | −11.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,126 | 17.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,302 | 15.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,289 | −1.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,514 | 17.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,007 | 32.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,135 | 6.4% | |
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How Carlton Got Its Name
The exact story of how Carlton got its name is a bit of a mystery. Some people say it was named after Wilson Carl. Others believe it was named for John Carl Sr. These two men might have been from the same family.
Early Days and the Post Office
The first post office in Carlton opened in 1874. F. J. Fryer was the first postmaster. Before this, Wilson Carl had the original post office for the area. It was about 7 miles west of where Carlton is now.
Wilson Carl's home was called Mountain House. It was also a stagecoach stop and blacksmith shop. He traveled to Oregon with Dr. Joel Knight.
The Railroad and Town Growth
Wilson Carl worked with the railroad company in Portland. He wanted them to build tracks closer to his land. It was easier for the railroad to build where Carlton is today. This is because going over the mountain to Wilson Carl's original property was too difficult.
So, the town of Carlton grew around the railroad. It was first called "Carl's town." Over time, the name changed to Carlton.
Wilson Carl's Contributions
Wilson Carl started as a carpenter and shoemaker. He became a wealthy landowner. He helped build parts of what is now Linfield College in McMinnville. He also helped start the Republican Party in McMinnville. He was a County Commissioner and owned the land where the Yamhill County Courthouse now stands.
Geography of Carlton
Carlton is located in Oregon. The city covers a total area of about 0.88 square miles (2.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and Population
Carlton's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Carlton had 2,135 people living there. There were 745 households. This means there were about 2,419 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Carlton are White (84%). About 8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Families
The average age of people in Carlton was about 40 years old.
- About 23% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 60% were between 18 and 64 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years or older.
In terms of households, about 23% had children under 18. Many households (65%) were married couples living together.
Education in Carlton
Students in Carlton attend schools in the Yamhill Carlton School District. The main office for the school district is in Yamhill.
Carlton has its own elementary school, Yamhill-Carlton Elementary School (YCES). The intermediate school (YCIS) and high school (YCHS) are located in the nearby town of Yamhill.
Notable People from Carlton
- Peter Broderick, a musician
- Matt Marshall, a golfer
See also
In Spanish: Carlton (Oregón) para niños
