Helix, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Helix, Oregon
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City hall
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| Motto(s):
Heart of the Country
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Umatilla |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 194 |
| • Density | 1,527.56/sq mi (590.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97835
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-33250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410735 |
Helix is a small city in Umatilla County, Oregon, in the United States. In 2020, about 194 people lived there. It is part of the Pendleton–Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Helix
How Helix Got Its Name
The city of Helix was almost named Oxford. However, when the community's post office was being set up in 1880, authorities did not approve that name. The people living there then decided to call it Helix. This name was chosen because a resident had recently had ear surgery. The word "helix" is also a geometry term and a part of the ear. A writer named Lewis A. McArthur, who wrote Oregon Geographic Names, had some doubts about this story.
Geography of Helix
City Area and Location
Helix is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.13 square miles (0.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Helix
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Helix has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1910 | 109 | — | |
| 1920 | 200 | 83.5% | |
| 1930 | 193 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 121 | −37.3% | |
| 1950 | 182 | 50.4% | |
| 1960 | 148 | −18.7% | |
| 1970 | 152 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 155 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 150 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 183 | 22.0% | |
| 2010 | 184 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 194 | 5.4% | |
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Life in Helix in 2010
In 2010, there were 184 people living in Helix. These people lived in 55 households, and 46 of these were families. The city had about 1415 people per square mile.
Many households had children under 18 living with them (43.6%). Most households (63.6%) were married couples living together. About 9.1% of households were single people living alone. The average household had about 3.35 people.
The average age of people in Helix was 35.7 years. About 34.8% of residents were under 18 years old. About 11.4% of the population was 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (51.6%) than females (48.4%).
Economy of Helix
Main Jobs and Industries
The biggest employer in Helix is the Helix School. This means many people in the city work at the school.
The land around Helix is mostly used for dryland farming. Farmers mainly grow wheat. They also use other crops like canola or peas to help the soil. Nearby, you can find large wind farms, which are places with many wind turbines that create electricity. These include the Stateline Wind Farm and the Vansycle Wind Project.
Arts and Culture in Helix
Fun Events and Festivals
Helix hosts some special events each year.
- The city holds the Helix Heart of the Country Rodeo every year during Memorial Day weekend. This is a popular event for rodeo fans.
- Helix also has an annual music festival called Wheatstock. It takes place in August.
Famous People from Helix
- Raymond F. Rees: He was a high-ranking military officer who served as the Adjutant General of Oregon.
- Lowell Stockman: He was a politician who represented Oregon in the United States House of Representatives from 1943 to 1953.
See also
In Spanish: Helix (Oregón) para niños
