HERMISTON, OREGON

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'Hermiston' is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States, at the junction of I-82 and I-84. U.S. Highway 395 also goes through the center of the city. Hermiston is seven miles south of the Columbia River, Lake Wallula, and the McNary Dam. The Umatilla Chemical Depot and the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility are five miles west of the city, northeast of the intersection of I-84 and I-82.

Contents
Economy
Geography
Demographics
Education
Transportation
Annual Events
Trivia
References
External links

Economy


Hermiston's largest employers and approximate number of employees[3]:

★ Wal-Mart Distribution Center (850)

★ Lamb Weston (700)

★ Hermiston Foods (NORPAC) (500)

★ Marlette Homes (450)

★ Union Pacific Railroad (300)

★ Good Shepherd Health Care System (350)

★ Wal-Mart Supercenter Store (250)

★ Umatilla Chemical Depot/Washington Group International (135)

Geography


Hermiston is located at (45.840992, -119.291714).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.7 km² (6.5 mi²) and has no surface water.
Distance to major cities:

★ Portland, Oregon - 181 miles

★ Seattle, Washington - 259 miles

★ Spokane, Washington - 204 miles

★ Boise, Idaho - 259 miles

★ Salt Lake City, Utah - 587 miles

★ Missoula, Montana - 367 miles
Hermiston's recent population growth is due to its proximity to large cities in the Pacific Northwest and its location along two major freeways.[4]
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Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there were 13,154 people, 4,964 households, and 3,360 families residing in the city. The population density was 786.2/km² (2,035.4/mi²). There were 5,383 housing units at an average density of 321.7/km² (832.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.93% White, 15.93% African American, 0.90% Native American, 1.58% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 9.07% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.08% of the population.
There were 4,964 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,354, and the median income for a family was $42,881. Males had a median income of $32,100 versus $20,951 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,075. About 11.9% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education


Hermiston School District is composed of one high school, two middle schools, and five elementary schools.

Transportation



Hermiston Municipal Airport

Annual Events



Farm City Pro Rodeo, annual rodeo held in August

Cinco de Mayo

Trivia



★ The first Shari's restaurant, built in 1978, is located on Highway 395 in Hermiston.

★ It is the location where former Laker forward and NBA All-Star A. C. Green converted to Christianity. [6]

★ The world's largest wi-fi cloud is located in Hermiston.[7]

★ Hermiston is well-known for the seedless watermelons grown there.[8]

★ Each year, a truckload of watermelons and other local produce are distributed free of charge in Portland, Oregon's Pioneer Courthouse Square. Hermiston melons, seeds hit in Portland Terry Hudson

Boise State University quarterback and 2007 Fiesta Bowl Most Valuable Player Jared Zabransky is from Hermiston.

References


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External links



City of Hermiston

Hermiston School District

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