Mehama, Oregon facts for kids
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Mehama, Oregon
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Location of Mehama, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 317 |
| • Density | 692.14/sq mi (267.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97384
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| Area code(s) | 503 |
| FIPS code | 41-47300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408813 |
Mehama is a small community in Marion County, Oregon, in the United States. It is not an official city but is known as an unincorporated area. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does.
Mehama is located right on Oregon Route 22 and next to the North Santiam River. For official counting purposes, the United States Census Bureau calls Mehama a census-designated place (CDP). This helps them collect information about the people living there. In 2020, about 317 people lived in Mehama. It is also part of the larger Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area.
You can find Mehama just one mile (about 1.6 kilometers) north of Lyons, right across the North Santiam River. It is also the end point of Oregon Route 226.
History of Mehama
Mehama got its name from the wife of an early settler named James X. Smith. Mr. Smith was important to the area's early days. He helped plan the town and also ran a ferry service across the North Santiam River.
A post office was first set up in Mehama in 1877. At first, it was accidentally called "Mehamah," but the name was quickly changed to "Mehama" by 1881.
Where is Mehama?
Mehama is located in Oregon, and it covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.24 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 4%, is water. This water comes from the North Santiam River, which flows nearby.
People in Mehama
Mehama is a small community with a close-knit feel. Here's a look at how the population has changed:
- In 2000, there were 283 people living in Mehama.
- By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 317 people.
The people living in Mehama come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White (about 89%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and African American residents, as well as people from two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Mehama in 2000 was 40 years old. About 22.6% of the population was under 18, and 15.2% were 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Mehama para niños
