Four Corners, Oregon facts for kids
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Four Corners, Oregon
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of Four Corners, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.45 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.45 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,740 |
| • Density | 6,843.83/sq mi (2,642.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 41-26750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408248 |
Four Corners is a community in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It's not a city, but a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
Four Corners is located right outside Salem, Oregon's capital city. It's part of the larger Salem area. In 2020, about 16,740 people lived there. The community gets its name from a major intersection: State Street and Lancaster Drive.
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Exploring Four Corners
Four Corners is a place where many people live and work. It's an important part of the area around Salem.
Where is Four Corners?
Four Corners covers an area of about 2.45 square miles (6.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land. It's located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
What's the Weather Like?
Four Corners has a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means it has warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperature in summer doesn't go above 71.6°F (22°C). Winters are usually mild and wet.
Who Lives in Four Corners?
The population of Four Corners has grown over the years. In 2000, there were about 13,922 people. By 2020, the population had increased to 16,740.
Community Makeup
In 2000, most people in Four Corners were White. However, the community is also home to people from many different backgrounds. This includes African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. A significant number of people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many families live in Four Corners. In 2000, about 35.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. The community has a mix of age groups. About 30.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.8% of residents were 65 years or older. The average age in Four Corners was 32 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Four Corners (Oregón) para niños
