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Haines, Oregon
Restored 19th-century cabin in Haines city park
Restored 19th-century cabin in Haines city park
Nickname(s): 
The Biggest Little City in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
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
 (2020)
 • Total 373
 • Density 493.39/sq mi (190.60/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97833
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.

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

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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%).

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