Raleigh Hills, Oregon facts for kids
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Raleigh Hills, Oregon
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and Scholls Ferry Road
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Location of Raleigh Hills, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,196 |
| • Density | 4,073.64/sq mi (1,573.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 41-60900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409125 |
Raleigh Hills is a community located in Washington County, Oregon, in the Portland area of the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area defined for counting people by the government, but it doesn't have its own city government.
Raleigh Hills is in the hills southwest of Portland. It is next to Beaverton to the west, West Slope to the north, and Progress and Garden Home to the south. In 2020, about 6,196 people lived here.
This community is found where two main roads meet: Oregon Route 10 and Oregon Route 210. Fire and emergency medical services for Raleigh Hills are provided by Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. Raleigh Hills is also special because it was home to the very first New Seasons Market grocery store.
History of Raleigh Hills
Raleigh Hills got its name from Raleigh Robinson, who lived in the area.
- Early Post Office: A post office called 'Raleigh' opened here in April 1892. It stayed open for 12 years before closing.
- Train Stop: From 1914 to 1929, a train line called the Red Electric (run by Southern Pacific) had a stop in Raleigh. This made it easier for people to travel to and from the area.
- New Post Office: Many years later, in 1968, a new branch of the Portland post office opened in Raleigh Hills.
Geography of the Area
Raleigh Hills covers a total area of about 4 square kilometers (which is about 1.5 square miles). All of this area is land.
People Living in Raleigh Hills
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| 2020 | 6,196 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 5,865 people living in Raleigh Hills. By 2020, the population had grown to 6,196 people.
- Homes and Families: In 2000, there were 2,586 households and 1,561 families. A household is a group of people living together, and a family is a group of related people living together.
- Children in Homes: About 25.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Types of Households: More than half (50.8%) of households were married couples living together. About 6.3% had a female head of household with no husband present. Many households (39.6%) were not families, meaning they might be single people or roommates.
- Older Residents: About 12.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
- Population Age Groups:
- About 21.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 25.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Raleigh Hills was 43 years.
See also
In Spanish: Raleigh Hills para niños
