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Scappoose {{IPAc-en|s|k|æ|ˈ|p|uː|s}} 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."^[3] The population was 6,592 at the 2010 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|2.75|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.^[4]

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above {{convert|71.6|F|C}}. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Scappoose has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.^[5]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 6,592 people, 2,536 households, and 1,791 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2397.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,698 housing units at an average density of {{convert|981.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 0.4% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.^[8]

There were 2,536 households of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01.^[8]

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female. 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.^[8]

Economy

In recent years, Scappoose has increasingly become a "bedroom" community of Portland, Oregon, 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.^[9] Scappoose is also the home of Oregon Aero, Inc., a supplier of aeronautic seats and helmets.^[10]

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.

Education

Grant Watts Elementary, Petersen Elementary, Scappoose Middle School and Scappoose High School are part of the Scappoose School District, which also has one school in Portland one on Sauvie Island, and one school in Warren.

Transportation

Airports

Rail lines

Highways

Notable people

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2013-06-02|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6HQu4Spqa?url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archivedate=2013-06-17|df=}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}}
3. ^[https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/exhibits/oregon-journey/Pages/portland-rainier.aspx A 1940 Journey Across Oregon: Portland to Rainier], Archivist of the State of Oregon. Retrieved on 2008-05-29.
4. ^¹{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-12-21|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/64vfLAeJ2?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=2012-01-24|df=}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=593912&cityname=Scappoose%2C+Oregon%2C+United+States+of+America&units=|title=Scappoose, Oregon|publisher=CantyMedia|year=2015|work=Weatherbase|accessdate=2015-10-02}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
8. ^¹²³⁴{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-12-21}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.westcoastshoe.com|title=Wesco Boots|publisher=}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonaero.com|title=Oregon Aero - Home|publisher=}}
11. ^Former OSU wrestler works six Olympic games | The Daily Barometer Retrieved 2018-11-24.