Haines, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Haines, Oregon
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Restored 19th-century cabin in Haines city park
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| Nickname(s):
The Biggest Little City in Oregon
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Baker |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,337 ft (1,017 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 373 |
| • Density | 493.39/sq mi (190.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97833
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-31600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410683 |
Haines is a small city in Baker County, Oregon, United States. In 2010, about 416 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 373.
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History of Haines
Haines was officially mapped out in 1885 or 1886. This happened when the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company built its rail line through the area. Before the railroad, Haines was a stage stop. This means it was a place where horse-drawn carriages, called stages, would stop for travelers to rest or change horses.
Geography of Haines
Haines is located in Oregon. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.76 square miles (1.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Climate in Haines
Haines has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This is also known as "Csb" on climate maps. This means the summers are warm but not too hot, and they are usually dry. The average monthly temperature in summer does not go above 71.6°F (22°C).
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 423 | — | |
| 1920 | 503 | 18.9% | |
| 1930 | 431 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 377 | −12.5% | |
| 1950 | 321 | −14.9% | |
| 1960 | 331 | 3.1% | |
| 1970 | 314 | −5.1% | |
| 1980 | 341 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 405 | 18.8% | |
| 2000 | 426 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 416 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 373 | −10.3% | |
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Haines Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 416 people living in Haines. They lived in 175 households, and 115 of these were families. The city had about 547 people per square mile (211 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Haines were White (94.5%). A small number were Native American (1.2%) or from other backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30% of households had children under 18 living with them. Almost half (46.9%) were married couples. About 27% of households were individuals living alone. Around 12% of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Haines was 43.3 years. About 23% of residents were under 18. Around 15% were 65 years or older. The city had a nearly even number of males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Haines (Oregón) para niños
