Scappoose, Oregon
Encyclopedia
Scappoose is a city in Columbia County
, Oregon
, United States
. It was named for a nearby stream, which drains the southern part of the county. The name "Scappoose" is of Native American
origin, and is said to mean "gravelly plain." The population was 4,976 at the 2000 census.
, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), all land.
, with many commuting to jobs in the city. Dairies, farming, and logging played an important role in the early years of Scappoose's history. In the more recent past, several factories existed in the community and provided jobs. The town was home to a shoe factory, two candle factories, and a Steinfeld's Sauerkraut factory. The area still has gravel mines and the West Coast Shoe factory. Scappoose is also the home of Oregon Aero.
On April 6, 2009, the Scappoose City Council voted to significantly reduce development fees in an effort in encourage new industrial and commercial development. Also, the council waived business license fees for Scappoose-based businesses in 2010.
of 2010, there were 6,862 people, 2,048 households, and 1,621 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,028.0 people per square mile (781.0/km²). There were 2,002 housing units at an average density of 812.7 per square mile (314.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.21% White, 0.32% African American, 1.17% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races
, and 2.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of the population. 22.0% were of German
, 11.5% English
, 10.4% Irish
and 9.9% American
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,888 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples
living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population dispersal was 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $47,796, and the median income for a family was $55,616. Males had a median income of $43,625 versus $27,346 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $20,837. About 4.5% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.
are part of the Scappoose School District, which also has one school in Portland
and one school in Warren
.
Columbia County, Oregon
Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was named for the Columbia River, which forms its eastern and northern borders. As of 2010, its population was 49,351. The county seat is St. Helens.-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 was named for a nearby stream, which drains the southern part of the county. The name "Scappoose" is of Native American
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
origin, and is said to mean "gravelly plain." The population was 4,976 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 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), all land.
Economy
In recent years, Scappoose has increasingly become a "bedroom" community of Portland, OregonPortland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, with many commuting to jobs in the city. Dairies, farming, and logging played an important role in the early years of Scappoose's history. In the more recent past, several factories existed in the community and provided jobs. The town was home to a shoe factory, two candle factories, and a Steinfeld's Sauerkraut factory. The area still has gravel mines and the West Coast Shoe factory. Scappoose is also the home of Oregon Aero.
On April 6, 2009, the Scappoose City Council voted to significantly reduce development fees in an effort in encourage new industrial and commercial development. Also, the council waived business license fees for Scappoose-based businesses in 2010.
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 2010, there were 6,862 people, 2,048 households, and 1,621 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 2,028.0 people per square mile (781.0/km²). There were 2,002 housing units at an average density of 812.7 per square mile (314.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.21% White, 0.32% African American, 1.17% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.54% 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 2.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of the population. 22.0% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 11.5% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
, 10.4% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
and 9.9% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,888 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% 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, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population dispersal was 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $47,796, and the median income for a family was $55,616. Males had a median income of $43,625 versus $27,346 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 $20,837. About 4.5% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Grant Watts Elementary, Petersen Elementary, Scappoose Middle School and Scappoose High SchoolScappoose High School
Scappoose High School is a public high school in Scappoose, Oregon, United States.-Academics:In 2008, 95% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 168 students, 160 graduated, 5 dropped out, 1 received a modified diploma, and 2 are still in high school.-Notable alumni:*Derek...
are part of the Scappoose School District, which also has one school in Portland
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
and one school in Warren
Warren, Oregon
Warren is an unincorporated community in Columbia County, Oregon, United States located on U.S. Route 30 north of Scappoose and south of St. Helens on Scappoose Bay of the Columbia River....
.
Airports
- Scappoose Industrial AirparkScappoose Industrial AirparkScappoose Industrial Airpark is a public use airport located one nautical mile northeast of the central business district of Scappoose, in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. It is owned and operated by the Port of St. Helens, an Oregon port district and municipal corporation, on behalf of...
, a public use airport located 1 miles (1.6 km) northeast of the city. - Chinook Ultralight AirparkChinook Ultralight AirparkChinook Ultralight Airpark is a private Ultralight Flightpark located 3 miles east of Scappoose in Columbia County, Oregon, USA....
, a private use airport located 3 miles (4.8 km) east of the city. - Grabhorn's AirportGrabhorn's AirportGrabhorn's Airport is a private airport located 3 miles north of Scappoose in Columbia County, Oregon, USA....
, a private use airport located 3 miles (4.8 km) north of the city.
Notable people
- Derek AndersonDerek Anderson (American football)Derek Matthew Anderson is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
- current NFL quarterbackQuarterbackQuarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
for the Carolina PanthersCarolina PanthersThe Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
, former OSU quarterback - Greg StrobelGreg StrobelGreg Strobel is an American wrestler and coach. He the former head coach at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Lehigh University, one of the top wrestling programs in the country....
- college wrestling coach, 2 Time NCAA Champ for OSU - Sara Jean UnderwoodSara Jean UnderwoodSara Jean Underwood is an American model and actress who was chosen as the Playmate of the Month for the July 2006 issue of Playboy magazine and later became Playmate of the Year in 2007. She is a presenter on Attack of the Show!....
- Playboy Playmate, July 2006; 2007 Playmate of the Year