Oregon, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Oregon is a village in Dane County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. The current population of Oregon is 9498. It is part of the Madison
Metropolitan Statistical Area
and is a suburb
of Madison
. The village is located mostly within the Town of Oregon
.
In 2011, Oregon was voted as one of the Top 100 'Best Places to Live' by CNN Money.
Many of Oregon's historical buildings still stand in the downtown district, including the Netherwood Block on the south, the Badger Cycle Company building and original water tower on the southeast on Janesville Street, and numerous business lining the west side of North and South Main Street. The Red Brick School, one of the more distinguishable structures in the village, built in 1922 as the high school, stands north of downtown. It was recently restored and now serves as the business offices for the Gorman Company.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²).None of the area is covered with water.
Oregon is served primarily by US-14 and Wisconsin Highway 138 and the two highways meet at the village's southeast corner. US-14 previously ran through the village, travelling down North Main Street and then arcing along Janesville Street, but a bypass was constructed from 1969-1973 along the North and East of the village. The previous route is now signed as County Trunk MM.
of 2000, there were 7,514 people, 2,796 households, and 2,071 families residing in the village. The population density
was 2,451.2 people per square mile (945.0/km²). There were 2,895 housing units at an average density of 944.4 per square mile (364.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.71% White, 0.56% Black or African American
, 0.19% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.19% from other races
, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,796 households out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples
living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the village the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $56,584, and the median income for a family was $65,518. Males had a median income of $43,015 versus $30,791 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $23,650. About 1.8% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.
Dane County, Wisconsin
As of the census of 2000, there were 426,526 people, 173,484 households, and 100,794 families residing in the county. The population density was 355 people per square mile . There were 180,398 housing units at an average density of 150 per square mile...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The current population of Oregon is 9498. It is part of the Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Madison metropolitan area
The Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in Wisconsin, anchored by the city of Madison. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 568,593.-Definitions:...
and is a suburb
Suburb
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of Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
. The village is located mostly within the Town of Oregon
Oregon (town), Wisconsin
Oregon is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,148 at the 2000 census. The Village of Oregon is located mostly within the town.-Geography:...
.
In 2011, Oregon was voted as one of the Top 100 'Best Places to Live' by CNN Money.
History
Oregon was settled in 1841 by Bartlet Runey. The first house was constructed in 1843. After more people moved into the area, the village became incorporated in 1881. Initially, the village was known as "Rome Corners," and there is a road south of the village which still bears that name. When the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company came though the village in the 1864, their maps indicated a name of "Oregon," and the name was adopted.Many of Oregon's historical buildings still stand in the downtown district, including the Netherwood Block on the south, the Badger Cycle Company building and original water tower on the southeast on Janesville Street, and numerous business lining the west side of North and South Main Street. The Red Brick School, one of the more distinguishable structures in the village, built in 1922 as the high school, stands north of downtown. It was recently restored and now serves as the business offices for the Gorman Company.
Geography
Oregon is located at 42°55′26"N 89°22′56"W (42.923899, -89.382304).According to 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...
, the village has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²).None of the area is covered with water.
Oregon is served primarily by US-14 and Wisconsin Highway 138 and the two highways meet at the village's southeast corner. US-14 previously ran through the village, travelling down North Main Street and then arcing along Janesville Street, but a bypass was constructed from 1969-1973 along the North and East of the village. The previous route is now signed as County Trunk MM.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 7,514 people, 2,796 households, and 2,071 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 2,451.2 people per square mile (945.0/km²). There were 2,895 housing units at an average density of 944.4 per square mile (364.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.71% White, 0.56% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.19% 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 0.69% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
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or Latino
Latino
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of any race.
There were 2,796 households out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% 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, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the village the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $56,584, and the median income for a family was $65,518. Males had a median income of $43,015 versus $30,791 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 village was $23,650. About 1.8% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.
Religion
- Deer Park Buddhist Center and MonasteryDeer Park Buddhist Center and MonasteryThe Deer Park Buddhist Center and Monastery in Oregon, Wisconsin is headed by Geshe Lhundub Sopa, the first Tibetan tenured professor in an American University who taught Buddhist philosophy, language and culture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for 30 years...
is located in Oregon. - Holy Mother of Consolation Parish
Economy
- Madison International SpeedwayMadison International SpeedwayThe Madison International Speedway is a stock car racing oval in the town of Rutland in rural Oregon, Wisconsin a short distance off of Wisconsin Highway 138. The track is billed as "The Track of Champions" and "Wisconsin's Fastest Half Mile." The weekly program at the track runs on Friday...
has an Oregon mailing address and it is located east of the village in the town of RutlandRutland, WisconsinRutland is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,887 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Rutland is located in the town.-Geography:...
. - As of 2010 Oregon's three largest employers are: Wisco Industries, Trachte Inc and Bill's Food Center.
Oregon Emergency Services
- The Oregon Police Department serves the Oregon Area.
- The Oregon Area Fire/EMS District also serves the Oregon Area.
Notable people
- Micah AlbertiMicah AlbertiMicah Alberti is an American model and actor who played James Edward Martin on All My Children. He also guest starred on 8 Simple Rules and Smallville. He starred on the ABC Family series, Wildfire.-Filmography:...
, Actor and model - Kevin J. AndersonKevin J. AndersonKevin J. Anderson is an American science fiction author with over forty bestsellers. He has written spin-off novels for Star Wars, StarCraft, Titan A.E., and The X-Files, and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the Dune prequels...
, Attended Oregon high school, author - Jeffrey B. Skiles, Miracle on the Hudson co-pilot
- Jerry FreiJerry FreiGerald L. "Jerry" Frei was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Oregon from 1967 to 1971, compiling a record of 22–29–2. At Oregon, Frei coached Dan Fouts and Ahmad Rashad...
, Former head coach of the Oregon DucksOregon Ducks footballThe Oregon Ducks football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Oregon located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The team competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Football Bowl Subdivision and is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. Known as the Ducks, the...
and NFL assistant coach - Shaka SmartShaka SmartShaka Smart is an American college basketball coach, and the current head coach of the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams men's basketball program...
' Head coach of Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth University is a public university located in Richmond, Virginia. It comprises two campuses in the Downtown Richmond area, the product of a merger between the Richmond Professional Institute and the Medical College of Virginia in 1968...
's men's basketball team - Lisa StoneLisa StoneLisa Stone is the former head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball program. On March 21, 2011, it was reported that Stone had been fired after 8 seasons with the Badgers....
, Oregon High School graduate, former UW–Madison basketball coach - Ryan SuterRyan SuterRyan Suter is a professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for and serves as an alternate captain for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League . He is also an alternate captain of the US Olympic Team for the 2010 Winter Olympics...
, Attended Oregon High School, NHL player