Dundee, Oregon facts for kids
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Dundee, Oregon
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,238 |
| • Density | 2,418.22/sq mi (933.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97115
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| Area code(s) | 503 |
| FIPS code | 41-21050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410370 |
| Website | www.dundeecity.org |
Dundee is a city in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. In 2020, about 3,238 people lived there.
History of Dundee
Dundee got its name from Dundee, Scotland. This was the hometown of William Reid. He came to Oregon in 1874. Reid helped build the Oregonian Railway. He extended the railroad in the western Willamette Valley.
The first post office in the area was called Ekins. It opened in 1881. This post office closed in 1885. In 1887, a new post office opened. It was named "Dundee Junction." This name was chosen because people planned to build a bridge. The bridge would cross the Willamette River for the railroad. This would have created a railroad junction at Dundee. But the bridge was never built. So, the post office was renamed "Dundee" in 1897.
In 1913, the Dundee Woman's Club was started. This club later created a community center for everyone.
Where is Dundee?
Dundee is a small city. It covers about 1.35 square miles (3.53 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part is water.
The city is located in Oregon. It is about two miles southwest of Newberg.
Who Lives in Dundee?
The number of people living in Dundee has grown over the years. Here is how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 124 | — | |
| 1910 | 196 | 58.1% | |
| 1920 | 193 | −1.5% | |
| 1930 | 232 | 20.2% | |
| 1940 | 209 | −9.9% | |
| 1950 | 308 | 47.4% | |
| 1960 | 318 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 588 | 84.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,223 | 108.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,663 | 36.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,598 | 56.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,162 | 21.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,238 | 2.4% | |
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Dundee's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 3,162 people living in Dundee. These people lived in 1,136 homes. Most homes were families. About 41% of homes had children under 18. Many people living in Dundee were married couples.
The city has a mix of different people. Most residents were White. There were also people from other backgrounds. About 10% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The average age in Dundee was about 36.7 years old. About 28% of residents were under 18. About 10% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
