Centennial, Portland, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Centennial
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| City | Portland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.68 sq mi (6.95 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,587 |
| • Density | 7,672/sq mi (2,962.2/km2) |
| Housing | |
| • No. of households | 7373 |
| • Occupancy rate | 95% occupied |
| • Owner-occupied | 4995 households (68%) |
| • Renting | 2378 households (32%) |
| • Avg. household size | 2.79 persons |
Centennial is a neighborhood located in the eastern part of Portland, Oregon. It sits right on the border with the city of Gresham.
About Centennial
Centennial is a busy neighborhood in Southeast Portland. It is home to many families and individuals. The area has a community association that helps local residents.
Parks and Green Spaces
The neighborhood has several nice parks for everyone to enjoy. These parks offer places for sports, play, and relaxation.
- Lynchwood Park was opened in 1993.
- Parklane Park also opened in 1993.
How Centennial Became Part of Portland
Before Centennial was officially part of Portland, it was counted as a special area. This happened in 1980. At that time, about 22,118 people lived there.
Later, in 1990, Centennial was part of a larger area called Powellhurst-Centennial. The total population for this combined area was 28,756 people. Eventually, Centennial became a neighborhood within the city of Portland.
