Redwood, Oregon facts for kids
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Redwood, Oregon
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Location of Redwood, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Josephine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.51 sq mi (9.09 km2) |
| • Land | 3.46 sq mi (8.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,702 |
| • Density | 781.83/sq mi (301.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 41-61250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867477 |
Redwood is a special kind of community in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2010, about 2,627 people lived in Redwood. This number was smaller than in 2000, when 5,844 people lived there. The reason for this change is that some of Redwood's land became part of the nearby city of Grants Pass.
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Where is Redwood Located?
Redwood is found in the eastern part of Josephine County, Oregon. It sits in the beautiful valley of the Rogue River. The city of Grants Pass, which is the main city of the county, is right next to Redwood on its eastern side.
How Big is Redwood?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Redwood covers a total area of about 9.1 square kilometers (about 3.5 square miles). A small part of this area, about 0.14 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water. The community is about 285 meters (935 feet) above sea level.
Roads and Travel in Redwood
A major road, U.S. Route 199, goes through the southern part of Redwood. This road can take you east into Grants Pass. If you head southwest on U.S. Route 199, you will reach Cave Junction, which is about 25 miles away.
Who Lives in Redwood?
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| 2020 | 2,702 | — | |
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The most recent count in 2020 showed that 2,702 people live in Redwood. Let's look at some details from the 2000 census, when the population was 5,844.
Population Details from 2000
In 2000, there were 2,390 homes in Redwood, with 1,684 of them being families. Most people living there were White, making up about 94.87% of the population. Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 3.68% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
About 30.5% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half, 54.5%, were married couples living together. Some homes, 11.7%, had a female head of household without a husband present. About 24% of all homes were made up of people living alone.
The average home had 2.42 people, and the average family had 2.84 people.
Age Groups in Redwood
The population in Redwood was spread out across different age groups.
- About 24.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Redwood was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 92.1 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Redwood was $33,310 per year. For families, the average income was $36,922. The average income per person in Redwood was $15,025.
About 12.8% of all people in Redwood lived below the poverty line. This included 16.6% of those under 18 and 5.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Redwood (Oregón) para niños
