Glide, Oregon facts for kids
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Glide, Oregon
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of Glide, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.16 sq mi (26.31 km2) |
| • Land | 10.08 sq mi (26.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,805 |
| • Density | 179.01/sq mi (69.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97443
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-29750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1121168 |
Glide is a small community located in Douglas County, Oregon, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. It is not an official city or town. In 2020, about 1,805 people lived there.
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Geography
Glide is located in a beautiful part of Oregon. The area covers about 10.2 square miles (26.31 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water, like rivers or streams.
Climate
The weather in Glide changes throughout the year. It has warm summers and mild, wet winters. The hottest temperature ever recorded was 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). The coldest was -1 degree Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius).
| Climate data for Glide, Oregon | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 70 (21) |
77 (25) |
80 (27) |
90 (32) |
97 (36) |
101 (38) |
103 (39) |
104 (40) |
102 (39) |
96 (36) |
76 (24) |
66 (19) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46 (8) |
52 (11) |
57 (14) |
63 (17) |
70 (21) |
75 (24) |
84 (29) |
84 (29) |
78 (26) |
64 (18) |
51 (11) |
44 (7) |
64 (18) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34 (1) |
34 (1) |
36 (2) |
38 (3) |
43 (6) |
47 (8) |
50 (10) |
49 (9) |
45 (7) |
41 (5) |
37 (3) |
33 (1) |
41 (5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 2 (−17) |
6 (−14) |
16 (−9) |
24 (−4) |
26 (−3) |
31 (−1) |
34 (1) |
32 (0) |
26 (−3) |
19 (−7) |
13 (−11) |
−1 (−18) |
−1 (−18) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 8.72 (221) |
6.74 (171) |
6.62 (168) |
5.40 (137) |
3.71 (94) |
1.96 (50) |
0.70 (18) |
0.72 (18) |
1.77 (45) |
4.63 (118) |
10.01 (254) |
10.90 (277) |
61.88 (1,571) |
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,690 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,795 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,805 | 0.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,690 people living in Glide. By 2020, the population grew to 1,805 people.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 624 households in Glide. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 484 were families.
- About 36% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Most households (about 66%) were married couples.
- About 7% were single mothers with no husband present.
- Around 18% of households were people living alone.
The average household had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.0 people.
Age Groups
The people in Glide come from different age groups:
- About 28% were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Glide was 39 years old.
Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Glide was about $40,345 per year. For families, the average income was about $45,313 per year.
Points of Interest
Glide is known for a unique natural spot:
- Colliding Rivers: This is a very special place where two rivers, the North Umpqua River and the Little River, meet head-on. It's said to be the only place in the world where rivers collide in this way. It's a cool sight to see!
See also
In Spanish: Glide (Oregón) para niños
