Mosier, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mosier, Oregon
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| Nickname(s):
Home of the Twin Tunnels
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| Motto(s):
Small enough to make a difference
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wasco |
| Incorporated | 1914 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 468 |
| • Density | 1,026.32/sq mi (396.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97040
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-50050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411174 |
Mosier is a small city in Oregon, United States. It is located along the Columbia River in Wasco County. In 2010, about 433 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 468.
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History of Mosier
Mosier was first settled in 1854. It officially became a city in 1914. The building that is now the post office used to be a bank. You can still see the original safe inside!
The Mosier School was built in 1920. For many years, it taught students from first grade all the way to twelfth grade. Later, it became an elementary school for younger kids. In 2003, it changed again to become a special kind of school called Mosier Community School.
In 2016, a train carrying oil had an accident near Mosier. Some of the train cars went off the tracks. One of them caught fire. This happened very close to the city's water treatment building.
Geography and Climate
Mosier covers a total area of about 0.64 square miles (1.64 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Just half a mile downstream from the city, there is an island called Eighteenmile Island. It is located in the Columbia River.
Mosier's Climate
Mosier has a climate where summers are warm and dry. They are not too hot, with average monthly temperatures usually below 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius). This type of weather is known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate.
Population and People
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| 1920 | 259 | — | |
| 1930 | 192 | −25.9% | |
| 1940 | 216 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 259 | 19.9% | |
| 1960 | 252 | −2.7% | |
| 1970 | 217 | −13.9% | |
| 1980 | 340 | 56.7% | |
| 1990 | 244 | −28.2% | |
| 2000 | 410 | 68.0% | |
| 2010 | 433 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 468 | 8.1% | |
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Mosier's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 433 people living in Mosier. These people lived in 203 different homes. About 24% of these homes had children under 18 years old.
The average age of people living in Mosier was about 42.9 years old. About 21.7% of the residents were under 18. Also, 16.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (51.5%), and the rest were male (48.5%).
Famous People from Mosier
- Jackson Graham was born in Mosier. He was the first general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
See also
In Spanish: Mosier para niños
