North Powder, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Powder, Oregon
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Building in downtown North Powder
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Union |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,265 ft (995 m) |
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| • Total | 504 |
| • Density | 802.55/sq mi (310.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97867
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-53300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411277 |
North Powder is a small city located in Union County, Oregon, in the United States. In 2020, about 504 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history connected to railroads and the lumber industry.
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History of North Powder
North Powder was officially planned out, or "plat]]ted," in 1885 or 1886. This happened when the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company built its railway line through the area. Before the railway, North Powder was already a busy stop for stagecoaches.
When the railway arrived, a businessman named David Eccles started the Hall Brothers Lumber Company in the town. This helped North Powder grow.
The city also became important because it had a large icehouse. This icehouse supplied ice to special refrigerator cars used by Pacific Fruit Express. These cars kept food cold as it traveled across the country. Sadly, the icehouse burned down in the 1930s.
Geography and Climate
North Powder is a small city, covering about 0.64 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
North Powder's Climate
The area around North Powder has a special type of weather known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means the summers are warm but not too hot, and they are also very dry. The average monthly temperatures do not go above 71.6°F (22°C). This climate type is often called "Csb" on climate maps.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 185 | — | |
| 1910 | 455 | — | |
| 1920 | 613 | 34.7% | |
| 1930 | 553 | −9.8% | |
| 1940 | 376 | −32.0% | |
| 1950 | 403 | 7.2% | |
| 1960 | 399 | −1.0% | |
| 1970 | 304 | −23.8% | |
| 1980 | 430 | 41.4% | |
| 1990 | 448 | 4.2% | |
| 2000 | 489 | 9.2% | |
| 2010 | 439 | −10.2% | |
| 2020 | 504 | 14.8% | |
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People in North Powder (2010)
According to the 2010 census, there were 439 people living in North Powder. These people lived in 184 households, and 111 of these were families.
Most of the people living in North Powder were White (92.5%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and African American residents. About 8.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was about 43.1 years old. About 26.4% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Fun Things to Do
If you like to ski, the Anthony Lakes ski area is located west of North Powder. It's in the Elkhorn Mountains and part of the Wallowa–Whitman National Forest.
Famous People from North Powder
- Margaret Rayburn – She was an educator and a member of the Washington House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: North Powder para niños
