Central Point, Oregon
Encyclopedia
Central Point is a city in Jackson County
, Oregon
, United States
. The population was 17,165 as of July 1, 2009 The city shares its southern border with Medford
and is a part of the Medford metropolitan area. Central Point is home of the Jackson County Fair that occurs in late July.
, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 12,493 people, 4,613 households, and 3,450 families residing in the city. The population density
was 4,073.6 people per square mile (1,571.2/km²). There were 4,760 housing units at an average density of 1,552.1 per square mile (598.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.00% White, 0.25% African American, 0.88% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 1.26% from other races
, and 2.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.22% of the population.
There were 4,613 households out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples
living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,622, and the median income for a family was $44,849. Males had a median income of $32,778 versus $23,851 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,003. About 5.9% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.
Five of the eight public schools of the Central Point School District
are located in the city: Central Point Elementary School, Mae Richardson Elementary School, Jewett Elementary School, Scenic Middle School, and Crater High School
.
Jackson County, Oregon
-National protected areas:* Cascade–Siskiyou National Monument* Crater Lake National Park * Klamath National Forest * Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest * Umpqua National Forest -Demographics:...
, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 17,165 as of July 1, 2009 The city shares its southern border with Medford
Medford, Oregon
Medford is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 US Census, the city had a total population of 74,907 and a metropolitan area population of 207,010, making the Medford MSA the 4th largest metro area in Oregon...
and is a part of the Medford metropolitan area. Central Point is home of the Jackson County Fair that occurs in late July.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 12,493 people, 4,613 households, and 3,450 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 4,073.6 people per square mile (1,571.2/km²). There were 4,760 housing units at an average density of 1,552.1 per square mile (598.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.00% White, 0.25% African American, 0.88% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 1.26% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.22% of the population.
There were 4,613 households out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,622, and the median income for a family was $44,849. Males had a median income of $32,778 versus $23,851 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $17,003. About 5.9% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.
Five of the eight public schools of the Central Point School District
Central Point School District
Central Point School District 6 is a school district in the U.S. state of Oregon that operates schools in the communities of Central Point, Gold Hill and Sams Valley.-Demographics:...
are located in the city: Central Point Elementary School, Mae Richardson Elementary School, Jewett Elementary School, Scenic Middle School, and Crater High School
Crater High School
Crater High School is a public high school in Central Point, Oregon, United States.- Small School Initiative :Beginning in the 2007-2008 school year, a program called the Small School Initiative was established in Crater after a monetary grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation...
.
Top employers
According to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Point School District Central Point School District Central Point School District 6 is a school district in the U.S. state of Oregon that operates schools in the communities of Central Point, Gold Hill and Sams Valley.-Demographics:... |
518 |
| 2 | Reddaway YRC Worldwide YRC Worldwide Inc. is the holding company for a portfolio of brands including YRC, YRC Reimer, New Penn, USF Holland and USF Reddaway. YRC Worldwide has a comprehensive network in North America with local, regional, national and international capabilities... |
120 |
| 3 | City of Central Point | 91 |
| 4 | Albertsons | 77 |
| 5 | Pilot Travel Center | 66 |
| 6 | Grange Co-op | 60 |
| 7 | Ray's Food Place | 53 |
| 8 | Providence Medical Group Providence Medical Group - Providence Medical Group :Providence Medical Group operates more than 25 medical clinics in neighborhoods throughout the Portland, Ore. metro area, including Vancouver, Wash... |
40 |
| 9 | Quality Fence Co. | 40 |
| 10 | Shari's Restaurants | 35 |
Notable people
- Jason AtkinsonJason AtkinsonJason Atkinson is an American politician in the US state of Oregon. A native of California, the Republican grew up in the Southern Oregon city of Medford. He is a senator in the Oregon Legislative Assembly. He ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for Governor of Oregon in 2006, but...
, Oregon State SenatorOregon State SenateThe Oregon State Senate is the upper house of the state-wide legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. Along with the lower chamber Oregon House of Representatives it makes up the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 30 members of the State Senate, representing 30 districts across the state,...
and 2006Oregon gubernatorial election, 2006The 2006 gubernatorial election in the U.S. state of Oregon took place on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democrat Ted Kulongoski defeated Republican Ron Saxton, winning his bid for a second term as Governor of Oregon....
/2010 Gubernatorial CandidateOregon gubernatorial election, 2010The Oregon gubernatorial election of 2010 was held on Tuesday, to elect the Governor of Oregon, who will serve a four-year term to begin on . The incumbent governor, Democrat Ted Kulongoski, was ineligible to run due to term limits barring him from being elected to more than two consecutive... - Branden RickmanBranden RickmanBranden Rickman is an American fashion model. Raised in Central Point, Oregon, he is perhaps best known as the winner of Make Me a Supermodel, Season 2.- Early life :...
, (Winner) Make Me a Supermodel (season 2)Make Me a Supermodel (season 2)Make Me a Supermodel, Season 2, premiered on March 4, 2009, is the second season of Make Me a Supermodel. It is broadcast on Bravo.The new season started with higher than expected ratings after a much publicized campaign on blog sites, bus stops, and shopping malls...
External links
- Listing for Central Point in the Oregon Blue BookOregon Blue BookThe Oregon Blue Book is the official directory and fact book for the U.S. state of Oregon copyrighted by the Oregon Secretary of State and published by the Office of the Secretary's Archives Division. As Governor Ted Kulongoski notes in his introduction for the 2005–2006 edition, it "provides...