Svensen, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Svensen, Oregon
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 Svensen, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Svensen, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clatsop |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.26 sq mi (5.86 km2) |
| • Land | 2.24 sq mi (5.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 853 |
| • Density | 380.80/sq mi (147.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97103
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| FIPS code | 41-71800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812874 |
Svensen is a small community in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. It is located right on the Columbia River. Svensen is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a recognized area where people live, but it does not have its own city government. The community was named after an early settler, Peter Svensen.
From 1895 to 1944, Svensen had its own post office. After it closed, mail service for Svensen began to be delivered by rural carriers from the Astoria, Oregon post office. Students in Svensen attend schools within the Knappa School District.
A Look at Svensen's History
Svensen is located on the south side of the Columbia River. Svensen Island is nearby, separated by a waterway called Svensen Slough. This area is about 24 miles up the river from its mouth.
Did you know that the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition visited this very spot? On November 26, 1805, Lewis and Clark and their team camped here. They were on their way to set up their winter camp at Fort Clatsop. They passed through the area again on March 24, 1806, as they began their journey back home.
People and Population
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| 2020 | 853 | — | |
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The word "demographics" refers to information about the people living in a place. This includes things like how many people there are and how dense the population is. According to the 2020 United States Census, Svensen had a population of 853 people.
Images for kids
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This building is Knappa High School on Old Highway 30. Hilda Lahti Elementary School is located behind it.
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This is the Wickiup Grange #722 Grange Hall. Granges are community organizations.
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A 1972 photograph of a house near the river.
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A 1972 photograph of a boathouse on the river.
