Jennings Lodge, Oregon facts for kids
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Jennings Lodge, Oregon
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Location of Jennings Lodge, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,503 |
| • Density | 4,718.87/sq mi (1,822.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97267
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| Area code(s) | 503 |
| FIPS code | 41-37400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408444 |
Jennings Lodge is a community in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It is located between the cities of Milwaukie and Gladstone. The United States Census Bureau calls Jennings Lodge a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined for counting people, even if it's not an official city. In 2020, about 7,503 people lived there.
Even though Jennings Lodge is not part of Oregon City, its local elementary school is part of the Oregon City School District.
History of Jennings Lodge
Jennings Lodge was first planned as a town in 1905. It was named after Berryman Jennings, an early pioneer in Oregon. A pioneer is someone who is among the first to settle in a new area. One of Berryman Jennings' children still owned his original house in 1927.
Geography and Location
Jennings Lodge is located right next to the Willamette River. This river is an important waterway in Oregon.
The area covers about 1.7 square miles (4.32 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.6 square miles (4.12 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.20 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
Jennings Lodge has grown over the years. In 2000, about 7,036 people lived there. By 2020, the population had increased to 7,503 people.
The community is made up of different kinds of households. Many are families, while others are individuals living alone. The average household has about 2.47 people.
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