Prescott, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Prescott, Oregon
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Fishermen along the Columbia River at Prescott Beach County Park
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Columbia |
| Incorporated | 1947 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
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| • Total | 82 |
| • Density | 1,188.41/sq mi (457.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97048
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| FIPS code | 41-59750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411488 |
Prescott is a small city located in Columbia County, Oregon, in the United States. It was named in 1905 after the person who owned the local sawmill. In 2021, about 68 people lived there. Most residents were around 60 years old, with slightly more females than males.
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Geography of Prescott
Prescott is a very small city. According to official records, its total area is about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
History of Prescott
Prescott started as a mill town. This means it grew up around a large sawmill. The sawmill was located on the west side of town. Today, that area is known as Prescott Beach.
The community got its name in 1905. It was named after the people who owned the sawmill. A post office opened in Prescott on May 21, 1907. It served the community for many years before closing on May 15, 1946.
The Nearby Nuclear Plant
Even though Prescott is small, it was very close to an important site. The Trojan Nuclear Power Plant was located less than a mile away. Many people thought the plant was in Rainier, a nearby community. However, it was actually very close to Prescott. The plant's large cooling tower was taken down in May 2006.
Population and People in Prescott
Prescott is a small city with a changing population over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there:
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| 1950 | 119 | — | |
| 1960 | 129 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 105 | −18.6% | |
| 1980 | 73 | −30.5% | |
| 1990 | 63 | −13.7% | |
| 2000 | 72 | 14.3% | |
| 2010 | 55 | −23.6% | |
| 2020 | 82 | 49.1% | |
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Prescott's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 55 people lived in Prescott. There were 26 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people living in Prescott were White. A small number of residents were African American or Native American. Some residents also identified as being from two or more races.
The average age of people in Prescott in 2010 was about 51.5 years old.
- About 9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 44% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents were male (54.5%), and the rest were female (45.5%).
Images for kids
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The cooling tower of the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant being imploded in 2006.
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The entrance sign for Prescott Beach County Park.
See also
In Spanish: Prescott (Oregón) para niños
