Phoenix, Oregon
Encyclopedia
Phoenix is a city in Jackson County
, Oregon
, United States
. The population was 4,060 at the 2000 census and has grown to 4,855 people as of July 1, 2009.
. Samuel Colver laid out the town in 1854. It was initially known as Gasburg.
, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 4,060 people, 1,746 households, and 1,117 families residing in the city. The population density
was 3,249.8 people per square mile (1,254.1/km²). There were 1,850 housing units at an average density of 1,480.8 per square mile (571.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.95% White, 0.86% African American, 1.08% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 4.51% from other races
, and 2.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.89% of the population.
There were 1,746 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples
living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,701, and the median income for a family was $38,176. Males had a median income of $29,832 versus $23,719 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $16,828. About 8.6% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
. The city is the site of two of the five schools in the district—Phoenix Elementary School and Phoenix High School, as well as Armadillo Technical Institute
, a public charter school
.
42.274523°N 122.818748°W
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 4,060 at the 2000 census and has grown to 4,855 people as of July 1, 2009.
History
The Phoenix area was settled in about 1850 by brothers Hiram and Samuel ColverSamuel Colver
Samuel Colver aka Samuel H. Culver was a pioneer of the U.S. state of Oregon.Early in life he studied law at Plymouth College in Indiana...
. Samuel Colver laid out the town in 1854. It was initially known as Gasburg.
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 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,060 people, 1,746 households, and 1,117 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 3,249.8 people per square mile (1,254.1/km²). There were 1,850 housing units at an average density of 1,480.8 per square mile (571.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.95% White, 0.86% African American, 1.08% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 4.51% 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 2.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.89% of the population.
There were 1,746 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% 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, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,701, and the median income for a family was $38,176. Males had a median income of $29,832 versus $23,719 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 $16,828. About 8.6% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Phoenix is part of the Phoenix-Talent School DistrictPhoenix-Talent School District
The Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is a public school district in the U.S. state of Oregon. It serves the cities of Phoenix, Talent and parts of Medford. There are three elementary schools in the district: Phoenix Elementary, Talent Elementary, and Orchard Hill Elementary. The one middle school...
. The city is the site of two of the five schools in the district—Phoenix Elementary School and Phoenix High School, as well as Armadillo Technical Institute
Armadillo Technical Institute
Armadillo Technical Institute is a small public charter school in Phoenix, Oregon, United States.-Academics:In 2008, 13% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 24 students, 3 graduated, 16 dropped out, and 5 are still in high school....
, a public charter school
Charter school
Charter schools are primary or secondary schools that receive public money but are not subject to some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results, which are set forth in each school's charter...
.
Notable people
- Tami FarrellTami FarrellTami Nichole Farrell is a former Miss Teen USA from Phoenix, Oregon who placed first runner-up in Miss California 2009 and was crowned Miss California USA after Carrie Prejean was dethroned by pageant officials in 2009....
, Miss Teen USAMiss Teen USAMiss Teen USA is a beauty pageant run by the Miss Universe Organization for girls aged 14–19. The reigning titleholder is Danielle Doty of Texas....
2003 - Neighb'rhood Childr'nNeighb'rhood Childr'nThe Neighb'rhood Childr'n were a psychedelic pop/rock band from San Francisco, California, United States. The band was primarily active during the late 1960s.-History:...
, 1960s psychedelic rock group - Bill PearlBill PearlWilliam Arnold "Bill" Pearl is an American former bodybuilder during the 1950s and '60s. He won many titles and awards, including winning the Mr. Universe contest five times, and was named "World’s Best-Built Man of the Century." He became an expert trainer and author on bodybuilding.- Biography...
, world champion bodybuilder
External links
- City of Phoenix (official website)
42.274523°N 122.818748°W