Fairview, Oregon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fairview
City
Fairview Lake
Location in Oregon
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Multnomah
Incorporated	1908
Area
• City	3.54 sq mi (9.17 km2)
• Land	3.09 sq mi (8.00 km2)
• Water	0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2)
Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Population  (2020)
• City	10,424
• Estimate  (2022)	10,768
• Density	3,374.55/sq mi (1,302.73/km2)
• Metro	2,509,489
Time zone	UTC–8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC–7 (PDT)
ZIP code	97024
Area code(s)	503 and 971
FIPS code	41-24250
GNIS feature ID	2410478

Fairview is a city located in Multnomah County, Oregon, in the United States. In 2020, about 10,424 people lived there.

History of Fairview

Long ago, the Multnomah tribe of Chinookan Indians lived in a village near the Columbia River. This was close to where Fairview is today. The famous explorers Lewis and Clark visited this area in 1806.

In the 1840s and 1850s, settlers from other places started farms here. They grew hay and grain and raised animals. By the 1890s, railroad tracks reached the area, helping it grow.

People believe the name "Fairview" came from the beautiful views of the Columbia River, the Columbia River Gorge, and Mount Hood. Another idea is that it was a good spot to watch for approaching groups. At first, the post office was called Cleone because another town named Fairview already existed. Later, the name was changed to Fairview.

In the mid-1980s, the city tried to grow much larger by adding nearby areas. This would have made it the second-biggest city in Oregon at the time. However, the plan did not work out because of state laws.

A big company in Fairview is Townsend Farms. They freeze berries and employ many people, especially during harvest season. In 2020, they had about 350 regular employees and 450 seasonal workers.

On August 31, 2024, a small plane crashed in Fairview. It hit power lines and some homes. Sadly, three people died in the accident. The crash caused power outages in the area. The plane was on a test flight from a nearby airport.

Fairview's Geography

Fairview covers about 3.58 square miles (9.27 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a smaller part is water.

The city is home to the Salish Ponds. These are two small freshwater lakes where people enjoy fishing. There are also hiking trails nearby for outdoor fun.

Population and People

Fairview's Population in 2020

In 2020, Fairview had 10,424 people living in 4,496 households. The city had about 3,374 people per square mile. Most residents were White (71.7%). Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of more than one race.

Fairview's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 8,920 people living in Fairview. There were 3,544 households. About 32.2% of households had children under 18.

The average age in Fairview was 35 years old. About 23.8% of residents were under 18. About 10% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).

Education in Fairview

Students in Fairview attend schools in the Reynolds School District. The elementary schools in the city are Fairview Elementary, Salish Ponds Elementary, and Woodland Elementary. Reynolds Middle School is also located in Fairview.

Transportation

Bus Services

Fairview has bus services provided by Trimet. You can use bus lines 21-Sandy Blvd/233rd and 77-Broadway/Halsey to get around.

Main Roads

Two important highways pass through or near Fairview:

• Interstate 84
• U.S. Route 30

See also

In Spanish: Fairview (Oregón) para niños