West Slope, Oregon facts for kids
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West Slope, Oregon
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Post office in West Slope
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Location of West Slope, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,223 |
| • Density | 4,469.68/sq mi (1,725.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97225
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| Area code(s) | 503 |
| FIPS code | 41-80900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409568 |
West Slope is a community located in Washington County, Oregon. It's a suburb of Portland, Oregon, which means it's a smaller town right next to a big city. West Slope is known as a census-designated place, or CDP. This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own city government.
West Slope is west of Portland's West Hills. It is also northwest of Raleigh Hills. To its north is U.S. Route 26, a major road. Fire and emergency medical services are provided by Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue.
In 2000, West Slope had about 6,442 people living there. There were plans for West Slope to become part of Beaverton by 2010.
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Geography of West Slope
West Slope covers an area of about 4.19 square kilometers (1.62 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Schools in West Slope
Many schools serve the children and teens living in West Slope. These schools are part of the Beaverton school district.
Elementary Schools
Most younger students attend one of three elementary schools:
- Raleigh Park Elementary
- Ridgewood Elementary
- William Walker Elementary
Middle Schools
Older students, often called tweens, go to middle school. They usually attend either:
- West Sylvan Middle School (located in West Slope)
- Whitford Middle School
- Cedar Park Middle School
High School
Teens in West Slope typically attend Beaverton High School.
People of West Slope
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| 2020 | 7,223 | — | |
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In 2000, about 6,442 people lived in West Slope. The community had 2,873 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Population Details
The population density was about 1,440 people per square kilometer (3,727 people per square mile). This means many people live close together in the area.
Most residents were White (88.70%). Other groups included Asian (4.30%), African American (1.44%), and Native American (0.70%). About 4.77% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups
The people in West Slope were spread across different age groups:
- 21.2% were under 18 years old.
- 30.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 13.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age in West Slope was 39 years old.
See also
In Spanish: West Slope para niños
