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Glendale is a small city located in Douglas County, Oregon, in the United States. In 2020, about 858 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.

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Glendale, Oregon
Glendale Jr/Sr High School
Glendale Jr/Sr High School
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Country United States
State Oregon
County Douglas
Incorporated 1901
Area
 • Total 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2)
 • Land 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,431 ft (436 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 858
 • Density 2,188.78/sq mi (844.57/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97442
Area code(s) 541
FIPS code 41-29350
GNIS feature ID 2410599
Website www.cityofglendaleor.com

History of Glendale

Birds eye view of Glendale, Oregon (3229822290)
An old picture of Glendale

Glendale started to grow when a railroad line was built nearby between 1881 and 1883. A man named Solomon Abraham planned the town and first called it "Julia" after his wife.

However, there was a disagreement, and the railroad's chief engineer, A. F. Morris, changed the name to "Glendale." The post office, which was first named Julia in February 1883, also changed its name to Glendale in August of the same year.

In 1928, a big fire destroyed many of the businesses in Glendale. But the community quickly worked together to rebuild the town.

In the 1880s, some Jewish immigrants from Russia came to the area. They were looking for a new home away from unfair rules in their own country. They formed a community called New Odessa near Glendale. This community later ended in 1888.

Glendale officially became a city in 1901.

Glendale Marker
A historic marker in the city park

Geography and Location

Glendale is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.40 square miles (1.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 646
1920 548 −15.2%
1930 516 −5.8%
1940 557 7.9%
1950 871 56.4%
1960 748 −14.1%
1970 709 −5.2%
1980 712 0.4%
1990 707 −0.7%
2000 855 20.9%
2010 874 2.2%
2020 858 −1.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

Glendale's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 874 people living in Glendale. There were 325 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.

The people living in Glendale came from many different backgrounds. Most residents were White, but there were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 9.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Glendale in 2010 was about 35.8 years old. Many families had children under 18 living with them.

See also

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