Wood Village, Oregon facts for kids

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City
Wood Village, Oregon
Seal
Motto(s):  The city that cares
Location in Oregon
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Multnomah
Incorporated	1951
Area
• Total	0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2)
• Land	0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	151 ft (46 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,387
• Density	4,657.11/sq mi (1,797.46/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code	97060
Area code(s)	503
FIPS code	41-83950
GNIS feature ID	2412294
Website	City of Wood Village

Wood Village is a small city located in Multnomah County, Oregon, in the United States. Even though its name includes "Village," it is officially recognized as a city. In 2020, about 4,387 people lived there.

History of Wood Village

Wood Village was first built as a "company town." This means it was created mainly to house workers for a large factory nearby. The factory was a Reynolds Aluminum plant in Troutdale. This plant closed down in the year 2000.

The city also used to have a large factory belonging to the Merix Corporation. It was about 90,000 square feet in size.

Becoming a City

Wood Village officially became a city on June 18, 1949. People voted on it, and 156 people said yes, while 35 said no. Neighbors in Fairview also gave their approval.

In the past, there were talks about joining Wood Village with nearby cities like Fairview and Troutdale. This idea was discussed in the late 1960s and early 1980s.

A brand new building for the city government, called the city hall, opened in September 2021.

Geography and Parks

Wood Village covers a total area of about 0.94 square miles (2.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

One of the city's nice green spaces is Donald L. Robertson Park. It's a great place for people to relax and play outdoors.

Population and People

The number of people living in Wood Village has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:

Who Lives in Wood Village?

Based on the 2010 census, there were 3,878 people living in Wood Village. These people lived in 1,223 homes, and 880 of these were families.

The city had about 4,125 people per square mile. Homes were also quite close together, with about 1,371 homes per square mile.

People from many different backgrounds live in Wood Village. Here's a look at the different groups:

• 62.6% White
• 2.0% African American
• 2.3% Native American
• 3.8% Asian
• 0.2% Pacific Islander
• 25.0% from other backgrounds
• 4.1% from two or more backgrounds

Also, 37.0% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Ages

In 2010, many homes in Wood Village had children. About 46.4% of homes had kids under 18 living there.

• 48.4% of homes were married couples.
• 16.3% had a female head of household with no husband.
• 7.3% had a male head of household with no wife.
• 28.0% were not families (like single people living alone).

The average home had about 3.11 people, and the average family had about 3.59 people.

The average age of people in Wood Village was 30.7 years old.

• 32.2% of residents were under 18.
• 8.7% were between 18 and 24.
• 29.8% were between 25 and 44.
• 21.6% were between 45 and 64.
• 7.5% were 65 or older.

The city had a nearly even number of males and females, with 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

Getting Around Wood Village

TriMet is the public transportation system that serves Wood Village. They provide bus services that help people get around the city. These buses also connect to light rail, which is another way to travel to other areas.

See also

In Spanish: Wood Village para niños