National protected areas

• Crater Lake National Park
  Crater Lake National Park
  Crater Lake National Park is a United States National Park located in southern Oregon. Established in 1902, Crater Lake National Park is the sixth oldest national park in the United States and the only one in the state of Oregon...
  
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• Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
  Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
  The Rogue River – Siskiyou National Forest is a United States National Forest located on both sides of the border between the states of Oregon and California. The formerly separate Rogue River and Siskiyou National Forests were administratively combined in 2004...
  
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• Siuslaw National Forest
  Siuslaw National Forest
  Siuslaw National Forest is a national forest in western Oregon, United States. Established in 1908, the Siuslaw is made up of a wide variety of ecosystems, ranging from coastal forests to sand dunes.- Geography :...
  
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• Umpqua National Forest
  Umpqua National Forest
  Umpqua National Forest, in southern Oregon's Cascade mountains, covers an area of one-million acres in Douglas, Lane, and Jackson Counties, and borders Crater Lake National Park. The four ranger districts that comprise the Forest are Cottage Grove, Diamond Lake, North Umpqua, and Tiller Ranger...
  
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• Willamette National Forest
  Willamette National Forest
  The Willamette National Forest is a National Forest located in the central portion of the Cascade Range of US state of Oregon.It comprises 1,675,407 acres making it one of the largest national forests. Over 380,000 acres are designated wilderness which include seven major mountain peaks...
  
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Adjacent counties

• Lane County, Oregon
  Lane County, Oregon
  -National protected areas:*Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge *Siuslaw National Forest *Umpqua National Forest *Willamette National Forest -Government:...
  
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• Klamath County, Oregon
  Klamath County, Oregon
  -National protected areas:* Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge* Crater Lake National Park * Deschutes National Forest * Fremont National Forest * Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge* Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge...
  
   - (east)
• Jackson County, Oregon
  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:...
  
   - (south)
• Josephine County, Oregon
  Josephine County, Oregon
  Josephine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. According to Oregon Geographic Names, the county is probably named after a stream in the area called Josephine Creek, which in turn is probably named after Virginia Josephine Rollins Ort. In 2010, its population was 82,713...
  
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• Curry County, Oregon
  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:...
  
   - (southwest)
• Coos County, Oregon
  Coos County, Oregon
  -National protected areas:*Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge*Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge *Siskiyou National Forest *Siuslaw National Forest - Incorporated cities:- Unincorporated communities and CDPs:-See also:...
  
   - (west)

Demographics

As of the census

Census

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of 2000, there were 100,399 people, 39,821 households, and 28,233 families residing in the county. The population density

Population density

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 was 20 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 43,284 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.86% White

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, 0.18% Black

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 or African American

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, 1.52% Native American

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, 0.63% Asian

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, 0.09% Pacific Islander

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, 1.02% from other races

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, and 2.70% from two or more races. 3.27% of the population were Hispanic

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 or Latino

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 of any race. 18.4% were of German, 13.2% American

United States

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, 12.6% English

English people

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 and 10.2% Irish

Irish people

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 ancestry. 96.5% spoke English

English language

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 and 2.2% Spanish

Spanish language

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 as their first language.

There were 39,821 households out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples

Marriage

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 living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 23.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 24.20% from 25 to 44, 26.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,223, and the median income for a family was $39,364. Males had a median income of $32,512 versus $22,349 for females. The per capita income

Per capita income

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 for the county was $16,581. About 9.60% of families and 13.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.60% of those under age 18 and 9.20% of those age 65 or over.

Incorporated cities

Canyonville Canyonville, Oregon Canyonville is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,293 at the 2000 census, while the 2007 estimate is 1,640 residents... Drain Drain, Oregon Drain is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,021 at the 2000 census. The 2007 estimate is 1,075 residents. Drain is named after town founder and politician Charles J... Elkton Elkton, Oregon Elkton is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located on the lower Umpqua River, at the junction of Oregon Route 38 and Oregon Route 138, about west of Interstate 5 and about west of Drain... Glendale Glendale, Oregon Glendale is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 855 at the 2000 census.-History:Glendale started out as a small settlement called "Stumptown", because of an economy based on logging. After the arrival of the railroad in 1881, the town was named "Julia" in honor of...

Myrtle Creek Myrtle Creek, Oregon Myrtle Creek is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 3,419 at the 2000 census.It is the birthplace of U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley.-Geography:... Oakland Oakland, Oregon Oakland is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States located two miles from Interstate 5. The population was 954 at the 2000 census.-History:... Reedsport Reedsport, Oregon Reedsport is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,154.- History :Reedsport was established on the estuary of the Umpqua River on January 7, 1852. It was named for a local settler, Alfred W. Reed, who founded the city in 1912... Riddle Riddle, Oregon Riddle is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,014 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.Riddle was founded by George Abner Riddle....

Roseburg Roseburg, Oregon Roseburg is a city in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is the county seat of Douglas County. The population was 21,181 at the 2010 census.-History:... Sutherlin Sutherlin, Oregon Sutherlin is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 6,669 at the 2000 census. Nearby features include Cooper Creek Reservoir, the Umpqua River, a few golf courses, and numerous vineyards.-Geography:... Winston Winston, Oregon Winston is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 4,613 at the 2000 census. It is home to Wildlife Safari.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... Yoncalla Yoncalla, Oregon Yoncalla is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,052 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 1.61% is water.-Demographics:...

Unincorporated communities and CDPs

• Anlauf
  Anlauf, Oregon
  Anlauf is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. Anlauf is located along Interstate 5 north of Yoncalla....
  
  
• Ash
  Ash, Oregon
  Ash is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States, south of Loon Lake in the Southern Oregon Coast Range. The community is also referred to as Ash Valley....
  
  
• Azalea
  Azalea, Oregon
  Azalea is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States, about 10 miles Northeast of Glendale on Interstate 5.Azalea was named for the abundance of azaleas in the area, including the Azalea occidentalis and the Azaleastrum albiflorum. The name Azalea was used for two...
  
  
• Camas Valley
  Camas Valley, Oregon
  Camas Valley is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States, in the valley of the same name. It is on Oregon Route 42, near the Middle Fork Coquille River....
  
  
• Clearwater
• Cleveland
• Curtin
  Curtin, Oregon
  Curtin is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is on Interstate 5 and the former Southern Pacific railroad line about seven miles northeast of Drain....
  
  
• Days Creek
  Days Creek, Oregon
  Days Creek is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located on Oregon Route 227, at the confluence of Days Creek and the South Umpqua River....
  
  
• Diamond Lake
  Diamond Lake (Oregon)
  Diamond Lake is a lake in the southern part of the U.S. state of Oregon. It lies near the junction of Oregon Route 138 and Oregon Route 230 in the Umpqua National Forest in Douglas County. It is located between Mount Bailey to the west and Mount Thielsen to the east; it is just north of Crater Lake...
  
  
• Dillard
  Dillard, Oregon
  Dillard is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. Dillard is south of Winston. Dillard has a post office with ZIP code 97432....
  
  
• Drew
  Drew, Oregon
  Drew is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located about six miles south of Tiller and 21 miles north of Trail on Oregon Route 227, surrounded by the Umpqua National Forest....
  
  
• Edenbower
• Elkhead
  Elkhead, Oregon
  Elkhead is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. Elkhead is southeast of Yoncalla....
  
  
• Gardiner
  Gardiner, Oregon
  Gardiner is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States, across the Umpqua River from Reedsport. It is located on U.S. Route 101....
  
  
• Glide
  Glide, Oregon
  Glide is a census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,690 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
  
  
• Green
  Green, Oregon
  Green is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 6,174 at the 2000 census.-Education:...
  
  
• Idleyld Park
  Idleyld Park, Oregon
  Idleyld Park is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. Idleyld Park is located along Oregon Route 138 northeast of Glide. Idleyld Park has a post office with ZIP code 97447....
  
  
• Lookingglass
  Lookingglass, Oregon
  Lookingglass is an unincorporated community in the Lookingglass Valley of Douglas County, Oregon, United States, about nine miles southwest of Roseburg. The valley was named in 1846 by surveyor Hoy Flournoy, who said the beautiful green grass of the valley reflected light almost as well as a...
  
  
• Milo
  Milo, Oregon
  Milo is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States, about 17 miles east of Canyonville on the South Umpqua River.Milo post office was established in 1923; Cora E. Buker was the first postmaster. It was named for Milo, Maine, the hometown of Amos O. Buker, who was the...
  
  
• Nonpareil
  Nonpareil, Oregon
  Nonpareil is an unincorporated historic locale in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located about eight miles east of Sutherlin, near Calapooya Creek. The population of the area was about 202 in 2000. Nonpareil was the birthplace of novelist H. L...
  
  
• Peel
  Peel, Oregon
  Peel is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located about six miles southeast of Glide near the Little River....
  
  
• Rice Hill
  Rice Hill, Oregon
  Rice Hill is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located about 10 miles north of Oakland on Interstate 5....
  
  
• Roseburg North
  Roseburg North, Oregon
  Roseburg North is a census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 5,473 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Roseburg North is located at ....
  
  
• Round Prairie
  Round Prairie, Oregon
  Round Prairie is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. Round Prairie is located along Interstate 5 north of Myrtle Creek....
  
  
• Scottsburg
  Scottsburg, Oregon
  Scottsburg is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located on the Umpqua River and Oregon Route 38, and is about 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean. It was once a growing town but after a large flood in December 1861 the town declined.Scottsburg was named for...
  
  
• Shady
  Shady, Oregon
  Shady is an unincorporated locale in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is about two miles south of Roseburg on a stretch of Oregon Route 99 also known as the Oakland-Shady Highway. Shady is outside Roseburg's urban growth boundary, but it does have sewer service. Because of sewer...
  
  
• Steamboat
  Steamboat, Douglas County, Oregon
  Steamboat is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located about 39 miles east of Roseburg on Oregon Route 138, near the confluence of the North Umpqua River with Steamboat Creek within the Umpqua National Forest....
  
  
• Sulphur Springs
• Tenmile
  Tenmile, Douglas County, Oregon
  Tenmile is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located on Oregon Route 42 southwest of Roseburg.Although Tenmile is unincorporated, it has a post office by the same name. The ZIP code is 97481....
  
  
• Tiller
  Tiller, Oregon
  Tiller is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located on Oregon Route 227 and the South Umpqua River, in the Umpqua National Forest....
  
  
• Toketee
• Tri-City
  Tri-City, Oregon
  Tri-City is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 3,519 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Tri-City is located at...
  
  
• Tyee
• Umpqua
  Umpqua, Oregon
  Umpqua is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 112 at the 2000 census.The word "Umpqua" was first used by the local Native Americans to refer to the locality around the Umpqua River and came to be applied to the river as well....
  
  
• Wilbur
  Wilbur, Oregon
  Wilbur is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. Wilbur is located along Interstate 5 and Oregon Route 99 north of Winchester....
  
  
• Winchester
  Winchester, Oregon
  Winchester is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located four miles north of Roseburg on Interstate 5 and the North Umpqua River...
  
  
• Winchester Bay
  Winchester Bay, Oregon
  Winchester Bay is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Winchester Bay as a census-designated place...