Deer Island, Oregon facts for kids
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Deer Island, Oregon
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Former Deer Island School
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 Deer Island, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Deer Island, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 323 |
| • Density | 661.89/sq mi (255.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 503 & 971 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2611727 |
Deer Island is a small community in Oregon, United States. It is located in Columbia County. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city does. It is also a "census-designated place." This means the government counts its population for official records.
In 2010, about 294 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 323 people. Deer Island is found along U.S. Route 30. This road is north of Columbia City. The community also has its own post office. Its special ZIP code is 97054.
Who Lives in Deer Island?
The government counts how many people live in Deer Island. This is called a census.
- In 2010, there were 294 people.
- In 2020, the population grew to 323 people.
The 2020 census showed that 323 people lived in Deer Island. There were 143 homes and 93 families. Most people living there were White. There were also Native Americans and Asians. Some people were from two or more races. About 30 people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many families in Deer Island have roots from different countries. The most common backgrounds include German, Irish, and French. Some people also have Italian and Norwegian ancestry.
The average age of people in Deer Island was about 52 years old. Many older adults live there. About 29% of the people were over 65 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Deer Island (Oregón) para niños
