Metzger, Oregon facts for kids
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Metzger, Oregon
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Metzger Elementary School
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Location of Metzger, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
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| • Total | 4,272 |
| • Density | 5,621.05/sq mi (2,170.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97223
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| FIPS code | 41-47800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408826 |
Metzger is a small community in Washington County, Oregon, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population for official records. Metzger is also an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own city government.
Metzger is named after Herman Metzger, who helped plan the community. It's located near Portland, Oregon, and is considered one of its suburbs.
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Metzger's Early Days
The community of Metzger was planned by Herman Metzger. He started selling land here between 1908 and 1909. Back then, the main train line of the Oregon Electric Railway went right through Metzger. There was even a train stop located near Locust Street and Jefferson. This made it easier for people to travel to and from the community.
Where is Metzger? (Geography)
Metzger is a small area, covering about 0.7 square miles (1.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Right next to Metzger, on its west side, is Washington Square. This is a very large and popular shopping mall. A small stream called Ash Creek flows through Metzger from east to west. Another smaller creek joins Ash Creek at Metzger Park.
Who Lives in Metzger? (Population)
The United States government counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This count is called a census. In 2020, the census showed that 4,272 people lived in Metzger.
Population Changes Over Time
Metzger's population has grown over the years. Here's how it has changed:
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| 2020 | 4,272 | — | |
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People and Households
In 2010, there were 3,765 people living in Metzger. These people lived in 1,631 households. A household means all the people living together in one home. Out of these, 928 were families.
The community is quite diverse. In 2010, most residents were White (80.1%). There were also people of Asian (3.1%), African American (2.8%), Native American (0.8%), and Pacific Islander (2.1%) backgrounds. About 13.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Metzger
The population in Metzger includes people of all ages. In 2010:
- About 22.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 2.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living in Metzger was about 35.9 years old.
