Wamic, Oregon facts for kids
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Wamic, Oregon
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Aerial photo of Wamic
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Location of Wamic, Oregon
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Oregon |
| County | Wasco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 123 |
| • Density | 101.99/sq mi (39.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97063
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| Area code(s) | 541 and 458 |
| FIPS code | 41-78300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409529 |
Wamic is a small community in Wasco County, Oregon, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town. Wamic is also an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government.
The community of Wamic was named after the Womack family, who were early settlers in the area. A post office opened in Wamic in 1884, helping people send and receive mail. It closed many years later in 1958. According to the 2020 census, 123 people live in Wamic.
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Where is Wamic Located?
Wamic is in the state of Oregon, which is in the United States. It is part of Wasco County.
How Big is Wamic?
The United States Census Bureau says that Wamic covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Wamic?
The people who live in Wamic make up its population. The number of people living there has changed over the years.
Population Changes in Wamic
- In 2000, there were 36 people living in Wamic.
- By 2020, the population grew to 123 people.
This information comes from the United States Census Bureau, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
A Look at the Community in 2000
In 2000, there were 15 households in Wamic. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 10 were families.
- About 26.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (53.3%) were married couples.
- Some households (6.7%) had a female head without a husband.
- About 20% of all households were people living alone.
- The average household had 2.40 people.
Age Groups in Wamic (2000)
The ages of people living in Wamic in 2000 varied:
- 22.2% were under 18 years old.
- 5.6% were between 18 and 24.
- 19.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 19.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 33.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wamic in 2000 was 48 years.
Income in Wamic (2000)
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wamic was $29,375 per year. For families, the average income was $35,417. The average income per person was $12,575.
Some families and people in Wamic lived below the poverty line in 2000. This means their income was below a certain level set by the government. About 22.2% of families and 25.0% of the total population were in this situation. This included 44.4% of those under 18.
Images for kids
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Aerial photo of Wamic
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Location of Wamic, Oregon
See also
In Spanish: Wamic para niños
