Dunes City, Oregon facts for kids
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Dunes City, Oregon
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| Motto(s):
It's Simply Paradise!
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Incorporated | 1963 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.45 sq mi (8.95 km2) |
| • Land | 2.69 sq mi (6.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,428 |
| • Density | 531.25/sq mi (205.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97493 (Westlake), and 97439 (Florence)
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-21150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410371 |
Dunes City is a small city located in Lane County, Oregon, in the United States. It's known for its beautiful natural surroundings, especially the sand dunes and nearby lakes. In 2020, about 1,428 people lived here. The city was officially formed in 1963.
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Exploring Dunes City's Location
Dunes City is found in the state of Oregon. It's part of Lane County. The city is close to the coast, which means it has a mix of land and water areas.
How Big is Dunes City?
The city covers a total area of about 3.47 square miles (8.95 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.70 square miles (6.96 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.77 square miles (1.98 square kilometers), is water, including parts of lakes.
People of Dunes City
The number of people living in Dunes City has changed over the years. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a place. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 976 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,124 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,081 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,241 | 14.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,303 | 5.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,428 | 9.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 1,303 people living in Dunes City. There were 609 households, which are like homes where people live together. Most people living in the city were White (about 95.4%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds, including Native American and Asian. About 1.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 58%) were married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18, but many did not. The average age of people in Dunes City in 2010 was about 59.4 years old. This means it was a city with many older adults.
Images for kids
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The City Hall building in Dunes City.
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A map showing where Dunes City is located in Lane County, Oregon.
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