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Oregon, Missouri
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Aerial view of Oregon, Missouri
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Location of Oregon, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Holt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 837 |
| • Density | 901.94/sq mi (348.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64473
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-54848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396076 |
Oregon is a city and county seat of Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 837 at the 2020 census.
History
Oregon was originally called Finley, and under that name was platted in 1841. The present name refers to the Oregon Country, which was at the time considered a prime destination of pioneer emigrants passing through the area. A post office called Oregon has been in operation since 1843.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 720 | — | |
| 1870 | 824 | 14.4% | |
| 1880 | 862 | 4.6% | |
| 1890 | 948 | 10.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,032 | 8.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,002 | −2.9% | |
| 1920 | 904 | −9.8% | |
| 1930 | 922 | 2.0% | |
| 1940 | 978 | 6.1% | |
| 1950 | 870 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 887 | 2.0% | |
| 1970 | 789 | −11.0% | |
| 1980 | 901 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 935 | 3.8% | |
| 2000 | 935 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 857 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 837 | −2.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 857 people, 356 households, and 235 families living in the city. The population density was 857.0 inhabitants per square mile (330.9/km2). There were 401 housing units at an average density of 401.0 per square mile (154.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.
There were 356 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.79.
The median age in the city was 45.4 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
Education
The 1928 Oregon boys' basketball, which featured future University of Missouri coach Wilbur Stalcup, won the state basketball tournament at a time when Missouri did not have divisions for its schools. The team reached the quarterfinals of the National Interscholastic Basketball Tournament to determine a national champion. At the time, Oregon did not have a gymnasium. Oregon's team consisted of a total of 10 players. It practiced on an outdoor court and occasionally inside the Methodist Church.
The Holt County Museum & Research Center is located in Oregon, Missouri.
Oregon has a lending library, the Oregon Public Library.
Notable people
- Edward Coke Crow, former United States Democratic Attorney General
- Wilbur Stalcup, former University of Missouri basketball head coach
See also
In Spanish: Oregon (Misuri) para niños
