Barlow, Oregon

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Barlow, Oregon
City
Church in Barlow
Church in Barlow
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 45°15′8″N 122°43′17″W / 45.25222°N 122.72139°W / 45.25222; -122.72139Coordinates: 45°15′8″N 122°43′17″W / 45.25222°N 122.72139°W / 45.25222; -122.72139
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyClackamas
Incorporated1903
Government
 • MayorMichael Lundsten[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
 • Land0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
101 ft (31 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total135
 • Estimate 
(2019)[5]
147
 • Density2,826.92/sq mi (1,088.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97013
Area code(s)503
FIPS code41-04000[3]
GNIS feature ID1166611[4]

Barlow is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 135 at the 2010 census. The mayor of Barlow is Michael Lundsten, as of the most recent election in 2018.

History[]

William Barlow

Barlow is named for William Barlow, the son of Samuel K. Barlow (developer of the Barlow Road). Samuel bought the donation land claim in which Barlow is located from Thomas McKay on September 17, 1850. He later sold the land to William.[6]

In 1870, the railroad was built through Barlow. The station was originally named Barlows (for William, not Samuel). As of 2003, the main line of the Union Pacific Railroad still ran through Barlow.[6]

The post office at Barlow was opened on February 7, 1871. It closed on January 3, 1975.[6]


Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2), all of it land.[7]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
191069—
192042−39.1%
193040−4.8%
19405230.0%
19507544.2%
19608513.3%
197010523.5%
19801050.0%
199011812.4%
200014018.6%
2010135−3.6%
2019 (est.)147[5]8.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census[]

As of the census of 2010, there were 135 people, 44 households, and 35 families living in the city. The population density was 2,700.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,042.5/km2). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 900.0 per square mile (347.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.7% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 14.1% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.8% of the population.[3]

There were 44 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.5% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.43.[3]

The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.[3]

2000 census[]

As of the census of 2000, there were 140 people, 40 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 2,275.8 people per square mile (900.9/km2). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 666.5 per square mile (263.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.71% White, 0.71% Asian, 3.57% from other races, and 5.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.29% of the population.[3]

There were 40 households, out of which 47.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.5% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.50 and the average family size was 3.79.[3]

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.[3]

The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $35,156 versus $37,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,431. There were 5.4% of families and 3.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 7.9% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.[3]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Incorporated Cities: Barlow". Office of the Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b c McArthur, Lewis A.; Lewis L. McArthur (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (Seventh ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. pp. 52–53. ISBN 0-87595-277-1.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010 The small town is on the bank of the Molalla river". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

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