العربية
中国
Français
Deutsch
Ελληνική
हिन्दी
Italiano
日本語
Português
Русский
EspañolHOOD RIVER, OREGON
(Redirected from City of Hood River)
The city of 'Hood River' is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. It is a port on the Columbia River, and is named for the nearby Hood River. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 5,831. In 2006, the Census Bureau estimated its population to have reached 6,580.[1]
Hood River post office was established at the site of the present city in September 30, 1858,[2] and the city itself was incorporated in 1895. Hood River Community Profile
Hood River is located at (45.706665, -121.521719) on the Columbia River directly opposite White Salmon, Washington.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²). 5.3 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²) of it (28.97%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,831 people, 2,429 households, and 1,442 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,098.2/km² (2,839.4/mi²). There were 2,645 housing units at an average density of 498.2/km² (1,288.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.83% White, 1.15% Asian, 0.99% Native American, 0.60% African American, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 13.58% from other races, and 2.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.17% of the population.
There were 2,429 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,580, and the median income for a family was $35,568. Males had a median income of $31,583 versus $24,764 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,609. About 12.1% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.
Long an agricultural center (apples, pears, wine), Hood River first experienced a boom of growth after being discovered as a site for world-class windsurfing and more recently kiteboarding. The rapid increase in the cost of housing has forced many less affluent long-time residents to nearby communities.
Situated in the Columbia Gorge, and surrounded by fields and orchards, Hood River is gaining popularity as a tourism destination.
Hood River is the home of the International Museum of Carousel Art and the employee-owned Full Sail Brewing Company, a major Oregon microbrewery. It is also the home to outdoor product manufacturer DaKine and food manufacturer Turtle Island Foods.
Hood River is the western gateway to the Mount Hood Scenic Byway and to a major section of the Columbia River Highway.
Hood River has one sister city [1], as designated by Sister Cities International:
★ Tsuruta, Japan
Hood River has one airport, the Ken Jernstedt Airfield, which is unable to service jets or commercial traffic at this time.
Interstate 84 passes through Hood River.
1. PSU:Population Research Center
2. Oregon Geographic Names, , Lewis A., McArthur, Oregon Historical Society Press, 2003, ISBN 0-87595-277-1
★ City of Hood River (official site)
★ Hood River County Chamber of Commerce
★ Oregon Blue Book entry for Hood River
★ Hood River-area webcam from the KATU website
The city of 'Hood River' is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. It is a port on the Columbia River, and is named for the nearby Hood River. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 5,831. In 2006, the Census Bureau estimated its population to have reached 6,580.[1]
| Contents |
| History |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Economy |
| Sites of interest |
| Sister city |
| Transportation |
| Air |
| Highway |
| References |
| External links |
History
Hood River post office was established at the site of the present city in September 30, 1858,[2] and the city itself was incorporated in 1895. Hood River Community Profile
Geography
Hood River is located at (45.706665, -121.521719) on the Columbia River directly opposite White Salmon, Washington.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²). 5.3 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²) of it (28.97%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,831 people, 2,429 households, and 1,442 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,098.2/km² (2,839.4/mi²). There were 2,645 housing units at an average density of 498.2/km² (1,288.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.83% White, 1.15% Asian, 0.99% Native American, 0.60% African American, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 13.58% from other races, and 2.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.17% of the population.
There were 2,429 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,580, and the median income for a family was $35,568. Males had a median income of $31,583 versus $24,764 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,609. About 12.1% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Long an agricultural center (apples, pears, wine), Hood River first experienced a boom of growth after being discovered as a site for world-class windsurfing and more recently kiteboarding. The rapid increase in the cost of housing has forced many less affluent long-time residents to nearby communities.
Situated in the Columbia Gorge, and surrounded by fields and orchards, Hood River is gaining popularity as a tourism destination.
Hood River is the home of the International Museum of Carousel Art and the employee-owned Full Sail Brewing Company, a major Oregon microbrewery. It is also the home to outdoor product manufacturer DaKine and food manufacturer Turtle Island Foods.
The Hood River Bridge
Sites of interest
Hood River is the western gateway to the Mount Hood Scenic Byway and to a major section of the Columbia River Highway.
Sister city
Hood River has one sister city [1], as designated by Sister Cities International:
★ Tsuruta, Japan
Transportation
Air
Hood River has one airport, the Ken Jernstedt Airfield, which is unable to service jets or commercial traffic at this time.
Highway
Interstate 84 passes through Hood River.
References
1. PSU:Population Research Center
2. Oregon Geographic Names, , Lewis A., McArthur, Oregon Historical Society Press, 2003, ISBN 0-87595-277-1
External links
★ City of Hood River (official site)
★ Hood River County Chamber of Commerce
★ Oregon Blue Book entry for Hood River
★ Hood River-area webcam from the KATU website
This article provided by Wikipedia. To edit the contents of this article, click here for original source.
psst.. try this: add to faves
Featured Companies
| Dancing Moon Travel | |
| Selloffvacations.com Oakville |
Hood River, Oregon Videos
 | 721 State St Hood River OR 97031 - Obeo Virtual Tour 540602 |
Newest Companies
Hood River, Oregon Travel Deals
Hood River, Oregon Features
 | 3 Out of the way places worth the visit |
