Coquille, Oregon

Coquille /koʊˈkiːl/ is a city in, and the county seat of, Coos County, Oregon, United States. The population was 3,866 at the 2010 census. The primary economic base is the timber industry. The city derives its name from the Coquille Native American tribe.

Coquille, Oregon
City
Flag
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 43°10′46″N 124°11′15″W
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyCoos
Incorporated1885
Government
 • MayorKathryn Simonetti
Area
 • Total2.80 sq mi (7.26 km2)
 • Land2.76 sq mi (7.16 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
40 ft (10 m)
Population
 • Total3,866
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
3,938
 • Density1,424.75/sq mi (550.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97423
Area code(s)541 Exchange: 396
FIPS code41-15350[2]
GNIS feature ID1119276[4]
Websitewww.cityofcoquille.org

Geography and climate

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.80 square miles (7.25 km2), of which 2.76 square miles (7.15 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[5]

Coquille is bordered by the Coquille River which drains part of the Coastal Range into the Pacific Ocean at Bandon.

The record high temperature is 104 °F (40 °C), set on September 22, 2009. The record low temperature is 8 °F (−13.3 °C), set on December 22, 1990. There is one afternoon of at least 90 °F or 32.2 °C per year. Conversely, there are 23 afternoons with a high of less than 50 °F or 10 °C and 38 mornings with a temperature of 32 °F or 0 °C or lower.[6]

According to the Köppen climate classification, Coquille has a warm-summer Mediterrean climate (Csb).

Climate data for Coquille, Oregon (1981–2010 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 74
(23)		 85
(29)		 83
(28)		 91
(33)		 95
(35)		 96
(36)		 98
(37)		 94
(34)		 104
(40)		 102
(39)		 79
(26)		 73
(23)		 104
(40)
Average high °F (°C) 54
(12)		 56
(13)		 58
(14)		 60
(16)		 64
(18)		 68
(20)		 72
(22)		 73
(23)		 73
(23)		 67
(19)		 58
(14)		 53
(12)		 63
(17)
Average low °F (°C) 37
(3)		 37
(3)		 39
(4)		 40
(4)		 44
(7)		 48
(9)		 51
(11)		 51
(11)		 47
(8)		 43
(6)		 40
(4)		 36
(2)		 43
(6)
Record low °F (°C) 12
(−11)		 11
(−12)		 25
(−4)		 26
(−3)		 30
(−1)		 34
(1)		 39
(4)		 37
(3)		 31
(−1)		 24
(−4)		 18
(−8)		 8
(−13)		 8
(−13)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 8.93
(227)		 6.75
(171)		 6.66
(169)		 4.62
(117)		 2.89
(73)		 1.57
(40)		 0.39
(9.9)		 0.51
(13)		 1.21
(31)		 3.66
(93)		 8.63
(219)		 9.63
(245)		 55.45
(1,407.9)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 1
(2.5)		 0.3
(0.76)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0.1
(0.25)		 0.4
(1.0)		 1.8
(4.51)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 19.8 16.5 18.7 17.0 12.7 8.4 3.8 3.4 6.1 11.5 19.8 19.3 157
Source: NOAA [6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870100—
188017676.0%
1890494180.7%
190072847.4%
19101,39892.0%
19201,64217.5%
19302,73266.4%
19403,32721.8%
19503,5235.9%
19604,37024.0%
19704,4371.5%
19804,4811.0%
19904,121−8.0%
20004,1841.5%
20103,866−7.6%
2019 (est.)3,938[3]1.9%
source:[2][7]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,866 people, 1,640 households, and 1,036 families living in the city. The population density was 1,400.7 inhabitants per square mile (540.8/km2). There were 1,828 housing units at an average density of 662.3 per square mile (255.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White, 0.4% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.[2]

There were 1,640 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.84.[2]

The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.[2]

2000 census
The Coquille waterfront circa 1908−1914 with the motor vessel Wolverine, steamboat Favorite, and motor vessel Wilhelmina at dock. Wolverine was built in Coos Bay in 1908, as was the steamboat Coquille.

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,184 people, 1,686 households, and 1,129 families living in the city. The population density was 1,538.3 people per square mile (593.9/km2). There were 1,850 housing units at an average density of 680.2 per square mile (262.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.64% White, 0.50% African American, 1.77% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 1.60% from other races, and 2.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.09% of the population.[2]

There were 1,686 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.83.[2]

In the city, the population dispersal was 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.[2]

The median income for a household in the city was $29,931, and the median income for a family was $35,144. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $21,567 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,619. About 7.6% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.[2]

Museums and other points of interest
The historic A.J. Sherwood House (built 1901) in Coquille, Oregon is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Coquille Valley Historical Society established the Coquille Valley Museum in May 2005. It features exhibits of tools, antiques, books, photographs, and other materials.[8]

On summer weekends, local volunteers perform in melodramas at the Sawdust Theatre in Coquille. First opened in 1966 and destroyed by fire in 1994, the theater reopened in 2000.[9]

The old City Hall, built in 1912, has been restored, by its owners, Nella and Steve Abbott, and transformed into a gallery featuring art created by prisoners.[10][11]

Education

The Coquille School District provides K–12 public education for residents of the area. The Lincoln School of Early Learning, Coquille Valley Elementary, Winter Lakes Elementary School, Winter Lakes High School, and Coquille Junior Senior High are all part of the Coquille School District. Southwestern Oregon Community College in nearby Coos Bay offers two-year associate degrees and other academic programs.

See also

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  6. "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  7. Moffatt, Riley Moore (1996). Population History of Western U.S. Cities and Towns, 1850–1990. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 208. ISBN 978-0-8108-3033-2.
  8. "Coquille Valley Museum". Coquille Valley Historical Society. 2009. Archived from the original on 2015-06-12. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  9. "About the Sawdust Theatre". Sawdust Theatre. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  10. David Drenth's lifer show, Coos Art Museum. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  11. National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
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