Maupin, Oregon
Encyclopedia
Maupin is a city in Wasco County
, Oregon
, United States
. Located on the Deschutes River, much of the city's economy is related to the river through outdoor activities, such as fishing
and rafting
. The population was 411 at the 2000 census.
, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.5 km²), of which, 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (4.38%) is water. Road access is provided by U.S. Route 197 which crosses the Deschutes River in town at one of the few places the Deschutes can be crossed north of Madras
.
, a pioneer who had a farm and ferry at the town's location in the late 19th century. Originally named Maupin Ferry by town founder W. H. Staats, the city's name was shortened to Maupin in about 1909.
of 2000, there were 411 people, 181 households, and 112 families residing in the city. The population density
was 314.1 people per square mile (121.1/km²). There were 244 housing units at an average density of 186.5 per square mile (71.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.81% White, 3.41% Native American, 2.92% Asian, 1.95% from other races
, and 2.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.87% of the population.
There were 181 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples
living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 113.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,944, and the median income for a family was $38,854. Males had a median income of $37,750 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,626. About 13.3% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
, both of which are in Maupin.
Wasco County, Oregon
Wasco County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The county is named for a local tribe of Native Americans, the Wasco, a Chinook tribe who lived on the south side of the Columbia River. In 2010, its population was 25,213...
, 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...
. Located on the Deschutes River, much of the city's economy is related to the river through outdoor activities, such as fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
and rafting
Rafting
Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this...
. The population was 411 at the 2000 census.
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 1.4 square miles (3.5 km²), of which, 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (4.38%) is water. Road access is provided by U.S. Route 197 which crosses the Deschutes River in town at one of the few places the Deschutes can be crossed north of Madras
Madras, Oregon
Madras is a city in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. Originally called The Basin after the circular valley the city is located in, it is unclear as to whether Madras was named in 1903 for the cotton fabric called "Madras" that originated in the Madras area in India, or from the city of...
.
History
Maupin is named for Howard MaupinHoward Maupin
Howard Maupin was an American settler who established a farm and ferry in Oregon at the present-day location of Maupin, Oregon. He became famous for shooting the notorious Paiute war leader Chief Paulina on April 25, 1867 near the modern town of Madras, Oregon.Maupin was born in Clay County,...
, a pioneer who had a farm and ferry at the town's location in the late 19th century. Originally named Maupin Ferry by town founder W. H. Staats, the city's name was shortened to Maupin in about 1909.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 411 people, 181 households, and 112 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 314.1 people per square mile (121.1/km²). There were 244 housing units at an average density of 186.5 per square mile (71.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.81% White, 3.41% Native American, 2.92% Asian, 1.95% 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 2.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.87% of the population.
There were 181 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% 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, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 113.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,944, and the median income for a family was $38,854. Males had a median income of $37,750 versus $28,750 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 $17,626. About 13.3% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Education
Maupin is served by the South Wasco County School District, a two-school district that comprises Maupin Grade School and South Wasco County Junior/Senior High SchoolSouth Wasco County High School
South Wasco County High School is a public high school in Maupin, Oregon, United States.-Academics:In 2008, 93% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 27 students, 25 graduated, 0 dropped out, and 2 are still in high school....
, both of which are in Maupin.