Yoncalla, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yoncalla, Oregon
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Home of the Eagles
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Incorporated | February 27, 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,021 |
| • Density | 1,519.35/sq mi (586.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97499
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-84600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412320 |
Yoncalla is a small city located in Douglas County, Oregon, in the United States. It is sometimes called the "Home of the Eagles." In 2020, about 1,021 people lived there. This city is a quiet place with a rich history, especially known for some interesting events in its past, like electing an all-female city council!
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Geography of Yoncalla
Yoncalla is a small city in terms of size. It covers about 0.68 square miles (1.76 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water. This means it's a compact place where homes and buildings are close together.
History of Yoncalla
Early Settlers and Naming the City
The first settlers arrived in the area that would become Yoncalla in 1848. They traveled in covered wagons, looking for new places to live. A year later, in 1849, a person named Jesse Applegate arrived. He decided to name the area "Yoncalla" after the Yoncalla-speaking Native American people who lived in that region.
Unique Political Moments
Yoncalla has had some unique moments in its political history. In 1920, the city gained attention because it elected a female mayor and an all-female city council. A city council is a group of people who make decisions for the city, and a mayor is the leader of that group. This was very unusual for the time!
Much later, in 2018, Yoncalla made news again when it elected Ben Simons as mayor. What made this special was that Ben Simons was only 18 years old at the time, making him one of the youngest mayors in the country.
Population and People of Yoncalla
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 233 | — | |
| 1920 | 232 | −0.4% | |
| 1930 | 252 | 8.6% | |
| 1940 | 277 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 626 | 126.0% | |
| 1960 | 698 | 11.5% | |
| 1970 | 675 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 805 | 19.3% | |
| 1990 | 919 | 14.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,052 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,047 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,021 | −2.5% | |
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Yoncalla's Population in 2010
In 2010, a count of the population, called a census, showed that 1,047 people lived in Yoncalla. These people lived in 441 different homes, and 292 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Yoncalla in 2010 were White (92.3%). There were also people from other backgrounds, including Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 4.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (47.8%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Yoncalla was about 46.8 years old. About 21% of the residents were under 18, and 20% were 65 or older.
Notable People from Yoncalla
- Jesse Applegate: A pioneer who helped settle the area and later died in Yoncalla in 1888.
- Rex Applegate: A military officer and author.
- Rocky Gale: A professional baseball player who played as a catcher for the San Diego Padres.
- Marilyn Kittelman: A politician and businesswoman.
- Hal Turpin: A baseball player who is a member of the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame.
Images for kids
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Jesse Applegate, an early settler and namer of Yoncalla.
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See also
In Spanish: Yoncalla para niños
