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Sodaville, Oregon
Downtown Sodaville, OR.jpg
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Country United States
State Oregon
County Linn
Incorporated 1880
Government
 • Type Council-manager government
Area
 • Total 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2)
 • Land 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
528 ft (161 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 360
 • Density 1,165.05/sq mi (449.79/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97355
Area code(s) 458 and 541
FIPS code 41-68550
GNIS feature ID 2411922

Sodaville is a small city located in Linn County, Oregon, in the United States. In 2020, about 360 people lived there.

The city got its name from the nearby Sodaville Mineral Springs. These springs were known for their special water. Sodaville had its own post office for many years, from 1871 until 1933.

Where is Sodaville Located?

Sodaville is a small city, covering an area of about 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

How Many People Live in Sodaville?

The number of people living in Sodaville has changed over many years. The United States Census Bureau counts the population every ten years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 56
1890 66 17.9%
1900 178 169.7%
1910 110 −38.2%
1920 72 −34.5%
1930 77 6.9%
1940 99 28.6%
1950 157 58.6%
1960 145 −7.6%
1970 178 22.8%
1980 145 −18.5%
1990 192 32.4%
2000 290 51.0%
2010 308 6.2%
2020 360 16.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Sodaville's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 308 people living in Sodaville. These people lived in 116 different homes. Most of these homes (85) were families.

The city had about 993 people per square mile. Most residents (about 89%) were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 7% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds.

Many homes (34.5%) had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Sodaville was about 43.5 years old.

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