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Imbler, Oregon
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Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Country United States
State Oregon
County Union
Incorporated 1922
Area
 • Total 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2)
 • Land 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,733 ft (833 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 245
 • Density 1,134.26/sq mi (437.88/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97841
Area code(s) 541
FIPS code 41-36050
GNIS feature ID 2410096
Website www.imbleroregon.com

Imbler is a small city located in Union County, Oregon, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2010, the city had a population of 306 people. By 2020, this number was 245.

A Look at Imbler's History

Imbler was officially planned and mapped out in 1891. This process is called "platting." At that time, another nearby town called Summerville was becoming less important. Imbler then grew to become the main town for the people living in the northern part of the Grande Ronde Valley. The city was officially incorporated, meaning it became a recognized town with its own local government, in 1922.

Where is Imbler Located?

Imbler is situated about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Summerville. You can find it where Summerville Road meets Oregon Route 82. This state highway helps connect Imbler to other cities. It goes southwest to La Grande and northeast to Elgin. The Grande Ronde River flows just a little to the east of the city.

Imbler's Size and Land

According to the United States Census Bureau, Imbler covers a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there is no water within the city limits.

Who Lives in Imbler?

This section talks about the demographics of Imbler. Demographics are facts about the people who live in a place, like how many there are, their ages, and their backgrounds.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 206
1930 203 −1.5%
1940 182 −10.3%
1950 149 −18.1%
1960 137 −8.1%
1970 139 1.5%
1980 292 110.1%
1990 299 2.4%
2000 284 −5.0%
2010 306 7.7%
2020 245 −19.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Imbler's Population in 2010

The census taken in 2010 showed that 306 people lived in Imbler. These people lived in 114 different homes, and 90 of these were families. The city had about 1390.9 people per square mile (537.0 people per square kilometer). There were 119 housing units in total.

Most of the people living in Imbler in 2010 were White (93.8%). A smaller number were Native American (1.0%), Pacific Islander (1.3%), or from other races. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Homes and Families

Out of the 114 homes in Imbler in 2010:

  • 36.0% had children under 18 years old living there.
  • 69.3% were married couples living together.
  • A small number were single-parent homes.
  • The average home had 2.68 people, and the average family had 3.06 people.

Age Groups in Imbler

The average age of people in Imbler in 2010 was 43 years old.

  • About 24.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 10.1% were 65 years old or older.
  • The city had a nearly even number of males (50.3%) and females (49.7%).

See also

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