Harbor, Oregon
Encyclopedia
Harbor is an unincorporated
community in Curry County
, Oregon
, United States
. It is located across the Chetco River
from the city of Brookings
. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau
has defined Harbor as a census-designated place
(CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population of the CDP was 2,622 at the 2000 census.
. It was established in 1863 and moved several times until it closed in 1910. Meanwhile, a new post office named Harbor was established at mouth of the Chetco River in 1894. The name of the office may have come from the Chetco Harbor Land and Townsite Company.
, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6 km²), of which, 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it (19.05%) is water.
of 2000, there were 2,622 people, 1,333 households, and 798 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 1,399.6 people per square mile (541.4/km²). There were 1,691 housing units at an average density of 902.6 per square mile (349.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.20% White, 0.34% African American, 2.17% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races
, and 2.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.05% of the population.
There were 1,333 households out of which 11.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples
living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.41.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 11.5% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 15.0% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 40.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $22,829, and the median income for a family was $30,171. Males had a median income of $23,295 versus $21,692 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $16,318. About 11.1% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
community in Curry County
Curry County, Oregon
Curry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. In 2010, its population was 22,364. The county is named for George Law Curry, a governor of the Oregon Territory. The seat of the county is Gold Beach.-Economy:...
, 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...
. It is located across the Chetco River
Chetco River
The Chetco River is a stream located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Oregon. It drains approximately of Curry County. Flowing through a rugged and isolated coastal region, it descends rapidly from about to sea level at the Pacific Ocean. Except for the lowermost , the river is...
from the city of Brookings
Brookings, Oregon
Brookings is a city in Curry County, Oregon, United States. It was named after John E. Brookings, president of the Brookings Lumber and Box Company, which founded the city in 1908. As of the 2010 census the population was 6,336. The total population of the Brookings area is over 13,000, which...
. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau
United 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...
has defined Harbor as a census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population of the CDP was 2,622 at the 2000 census.
History
The original name of the post office in the area was "Chetco", after the Chetco RiverChetco River
The Chetco River is a stream located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Oregon. It drains approximately of Curry County. Flowing through a rugged and isolated coastal region, it descends rapidly from about to sea level at the Pacific Ocean. Except for the lowermost , the river is...
. It was established in 1863 and moved several times until it closed in 1910. Meanwhile, a new post office named Harbor was established at mouth of the Chetco River in 1894. The name of the office may have come from the Chetco Harbor Land and Townsite Company.
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 CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6 km²), of which, 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it (19.05%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,622 people, 1,333 households, and 798 families residing in the CDP. 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 1,399.6 people per square mile (541.4/km²). There were 1,691 housing units at an average density of 902.6 per square mile (349.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.20% White, 0.34% African American, 2.17% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.92% 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 2.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.05% of the population.
There were 1,333 households out of which 11.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% 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, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.41.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 11.5% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 15.0% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 40.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $22,829, and the median income for a family was $30,171. Males had a median income of $23,295 versus $21,692 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 CDP was $16,318. About 11.1% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.