Grass Valley, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grass Valley, Oregon
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Looking south along Mill Street (U.S. Route 97)
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Sherman |
| Incorporated | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 149 |
| • Density | 291.59/sq mi (112.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97029
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-30650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410652 |
Grass Valley is a small city in Sherman County, Oregon, in the United States. It was officially made a city in 1901. In 2020, about 149 people called Grass Valley home.
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Where is Grass Valley?
Grass Valley is located in the state of Oregon. The city covers a total area of about 0.51 square miles (1.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Grass Valley?
The number of people living in Grass Valley has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 342 | — | |
| 1920 | 317 | −7.3% | |
| 1930 | 208 | −34.4% | |
| 1940 | 204 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 195 | −4.4% | |
| 1960 | 234 | 20.0% | |
| 1970 | 153 | −34.6% | |
| 1980 | 164 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 160 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 171 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 164 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 149 | −9.1% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 164 people living in Grass Valley. These people lived in 74 different homes, and 47 of these were families.
Most of the people living there were White (97.0%). A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 3.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was 52 years old. About 21.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 28.7% were 65 years old or older. The population was made up of 45.7% males and 54.3% females.
Fun Things to Do in Grass Valley
Oregon Raceway Park is a cool place located just east of Grass Valley. It's a special track that is 2.3 miles long. Here, you can watch or even take part in exciting events like car racing, kart racing, and motorcycle races.
See also
In Spanish: Grass Valley (Oregón) para niños
