King City, Oregon facts for kids
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King City, Oregon
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 King City, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated | 1966 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,184 |
| • Density | 6,392.11/sq mi (2,467.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97224
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| FIPS code | 41-39150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411545 |
| Website | www.ci.king-city.or.us |
King City is a small city located in Washington County, Oregon, in the United States. Its name comes from the Tualatin Development Company, which planned the city and named its streets with a royal theme. In 2020, about 5,184 people lived there. Fire and emergency medical services are handled by Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue.
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History of King City
King City was started by the Tualatin Development Company in 1964. It was designed as a special planned community for adults. The city officially became a city in March 1966. The first part of the city, covering about 273 acres, was finished around 1978.
Originally, King City was a community where only people aged 50 or older could live. This rule was set by the King City Civic Association (KCCA). Later, these rules changed to follow a federal law from 1988. This law set the age limit to 55 or older.
Over time, King City grew beyond its first boundaries. It now includes newer areas where there are no age limits. The city plans to expand even more to the west in the future. In 2024, the City Council approved adding about 215 more acres to the city. This expansion was supported by all the landowners in that area.
Geography of King City
King City is located in Oregon. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.72 square miles (1.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,427 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,853 | 29.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,060 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,949 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,111 | 59.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,184 | 66.6% | |
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The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in cities every ten years. This helps us understand how communities are growing and changing.
King City in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 3,111 people lived in King City. There were 1,735 households, which are groups of people living together. About 729 of these were families. The city had about 4,321 people per square mile.
Most of the people in King City were White (89%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 4.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in King City in 2010 was about 64 years old.
- 13% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 2.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 15.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 48% were 65 years old or older.
More women lived in King City than men in 2010. About 61.8% of the population was female, and 38.2% was male.
See also
In Spanish: King City (Oregón) para niños
