Fairview, Oregon
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 7,561 people, 2,831 households, and 1,936 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,360.8 people per square mile (912.3/km²). There were 3,116 housing units at an average density of 972.9 per square mile (376.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.21% White, 3.44% Asian, 3.04% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 10.51% from other races
, and 5.59% from two or more races. 16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,831 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples
living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,931, and the median income for a family was $43,317. Males had a median income of $37,342 versus $25,909 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,006. About 13.5% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.
49 encompasses the city of Fairview, as well as surrounding cities of Troutdale
, Wood Village
, and parts of Gresham
. As of November 2010, it is represented by Republican Matt Wand.
As part of House District 49, Fairview is also part of Senate District
25 (composed of House Districts 49 and 50), represented by Laurie Monnes Anderson
.
. Fairview Elementary, Salish Ponds Elementary, Woodland Elementary and Reynolds Middle School are located in the city.
Census
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of 2000, there were 7,561 people, 2,831 households, and 1,936 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 2,360.8 people per square mile (912.3/km²). There were 3,116 housing units at an average density of 972.9 per square mile (376.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.21% White, 3.44% Asian, 3.04% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 10.51% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 5.59% from two or more races. 16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,831 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% 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, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,931, and the median income for a family was $43,317. Males had a median income of $37,342 versus $25,909 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 $19,006. About 13.5% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
House DistrictOregon House of Representatives
The Oregon House of Representatives is the lower house of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 60 members of the House, representing 60 districts across the state, each with a population of 57,000. The House meets at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem....
49 encompasses the city of Fairview, as well as surrounding cities of Troutdale
Troutdale, Oregon
Troutdale is a city in Multnomah County, Oregon, north of Gresham and east of Wood Village. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 15,962....
, Wood Village
Wood Village, Oregon
Wood Village is a city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States. The population was 3,878 at the 2010 census. Despite the name, Wood Village is classified as a city.-Geography:...
, and parts of Gresham
Gresham, Oregon
- Demographics :As of the census of 2000, there were 90,205 people, 33,327 households, and 22,695 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,071.6 people per square mile . There were 35,309 housing units at an average density of 1,593.8 per square mile...
. As of November 2010, it is represented by Republican Matt Wand.
As part of House District 49, Fairview is also part of Senate District
Oregon State Senate
The 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,...
25 (composed of House Districts 49 and 50), represented by Laurie Monnes Anderson
Laurie Monnes Anderson
Laurie Monnes Anderson is a Oregon Democratic politician who currently serves in the Oregon Senate, representing District 25 in eastern Multnomah County, Oregon, including parts of the cities of Fairview, Gresham, Troutdale, and Wood Village...
.
Education
Fairview is served by the Reynolds School DistrictReynolds School District (Oregon)
The Reynolds School District is a school district in the U.S. state of Oregon and serves the cities of Portland, Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village and Troutdale, with an enrollment of 10,700 students.- Board :...
. Fairview Elementary, Salish Ponds Elementary, Woodland Elementary and Reynolds Middle School are located in the city.
External links
- City of Fairview (official website)
- Oregon Blue Book listing for Fairview