Waldport, Oregon facts for kids
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Waldport, Oregon
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Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center in Waldport
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| Motto(s):
Where the Forest Meets the Sea
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lincoln |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.94 sq mi (7.62 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,249 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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2,230 |
| • Density | 821.36/sq mi (317.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−08:00 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−07:00 (Pacific) |
| ZIP Code |
97394
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-78000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1151822 |
| Website | http://www.waldportoregon.gov |
Waldport is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. The population was 2,033 at the 2010 census. The city is located on the Alsea River and Alsea Bay, 15 miles (24 km) south of Newport and 8 miles (13 km) north of Yachats.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.02 square miles (7.82 km2), of which, 2.77 square miles (7.17 km2) is land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) is water.
Climate
This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Waldport has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.
History
Camp Angel, a Civilian Conservation Corps camp near Waldport, was home to World War II conscientious objectors involved in the arts.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 181 | — | |
| 1930 | 367 | 102.8% | |
| 1940 | 630 | 71.7% | |
| 1950 | 689 | 9.4% | |
| 1960 | 667 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 700 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,274 | 82.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,595 | 25.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,050 | 28.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,033 | −0.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,230 | 9.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,033 people, 974 households, and 530 families living in the city. The population density was 733.9 inhabitants per square mile (283.4/km2). There were 1,196 housing units at an average density of 431.8 per square mile (166.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 0.8% African American, 1.1% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
There were 974 households, of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.6% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.69.
The median age in the city was 53 years. 15.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.1% were from 25 to 44; 36.9% were from 45 to 64; and 26.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
Transportation
- Alsea Bay Bridge
- Wakonda Beach State Airport
Education
Waldport High School is a public high school in Waldport that opened in 1958. For the 2011–2012 school year, Waldport High reported enrolling 208 students. The school is part of the Lincoln County School District. In 2010 Waldport became home to the west campus for the Oregon Coast Community College.
See also
In Spanish: Waldport para niños
