Hines, Oregon facts for kids
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Hines, Oregon
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Hines Middle School and water tower
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Incorporated | 1930 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.11 sq mi (5.48 km2) |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,155 ft (1,266 m) |
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| • Total | 1,645 |
| • Density | 797.38/sq mi (307.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97738
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-34250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1121843 |
| Website | cityofhines.com |
Hines is a city in Harney County, Oregon, United States. It is located in the eastern part of Oregon. In 2020, about 1,645 people lived in Hines.
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History of Hines
Hines started as a community called Herrick. It was just southwest of Burns. A man named Fred Herrick owned a lumber company and a railroad there.
In 1928, Edward Hines bought the lumber company and railroad from Herrick. A post office was opened in 1931. It was named Hines to serve the Edward Hines Lumber Company mill and the people living nearby. The lumber mill was very important to the city's growth. The mill closed in 2006.
Geography of Hines
Hines is a small city. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.13 square miles (5.52 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 2.08 square miles (5.39 square kilometers) is land. A very small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 677 | — | |
| 1950 | 918 | 35.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,207 | 31.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,407 | 16.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,632 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,452 | −11.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,664 | 14.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,563 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,645 | 5.2% | |
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Every ten years, the government counts how many people live in a place. This is called a census.
Hines in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,563 people living in Hines. These people lived in 678 households. About 423 of these were families. The city had about 751 people per square mile.
Many types of households lived in Hines. About 28.8% of households had children under 18. Nearly half, 49.7%, were married couples. Some households had a single parent. About 32% of all households were people living alone. Many older adults, 65 or older, lived by themselves.
The average age of people in Hines was 42.5 years old. About 24.1% of residents were under 18. About 19.8% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Getting Around Hines
The Haney County Senior & Community Services Center helps people get around. They run a service called Dial-A-Ride. This service provides a local bus route. It connects Hines with the nearby city of Burns.
Education in Hines
Hines is part of the Harney County School District 3. Students in Hines go to different schools.
- Slater Elementary School is in Burns.
- Hines Middle School is right in Hines.
- Burns High School is where older students go.
Harney County does not have its own community college. However, it has a special agreement with Treasure Valley Community College. This college runs an outreach center in Burns. This helps students in Hines get college education.
See also
In Spanish: Hines (Oregón) para niños
