Rogue River, Oregon

Rogue River is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 2,131.[6]

This article is about the city. For rivers in Oregon named Rogue, see Rogue River (disambiguation).
Rogue River, Oregon
City
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 42°26′9″N 123°10′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyJackson
Incorporated1912
Government
 • MayorPam VanArsdale
Area
 • Total0.96 sq mi (2.50 km2)
 • Land0.96 sq mi (2.50 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,004 ft (306 m)
Population
 • Total2,131
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
2,331
 • Density2,415.54/sq mi (933.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−08:00 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−07:00 (Pacific)
ZIP Code
97537
Area code(s)541
FIPS code41-63450[4]
GNIS feature ID1166706[5]
Websitewww.cityofrogueriver.org

History

The settlement was known as "Woodville" for many years, but was changed to "Rogue River" about 1912.[7] The Woodville post office operated from 1876 until 1912, when the name was changed to Rogue River.[7]

Geography

The city of Rogue River is in western Jackson County, on the north side of the Rogue River. Interstate 5 passes through the south side of the city, running along the north bank of the river. Access is from Exit 48 (Depot Street). I-5 leads west (northbound) 9 miles (14 km) to Grants Pass and southeast 20 miles (32 km) to Medford, the Jackson county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Rogue River has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.51 km2), all of it land.[8]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920211—
193028635.5%
194038333.9%
195059054.0%
1960520−11.9%
197084161.7%
19801,30855.5%
19901,75934.5%
20001,8475.0%
20102,13115.4%
2019 (est.)2,331[3]9.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,131 people, 1,054 households, and 539 families living in the city. The population density was 2,196.9 inhabitants per square mile (848.2/km2). There were 1,160 housing units at an average density of 1,195.9 per square mile (461.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 0.8% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 1,054 households, of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.9% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 49.3 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 29.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,847 people, 902 households, and 484 families living in the city. The population density was 903.7 people per square mile (735.2/km2). There were 949 housing units at an average density of 978.1 per square mile (377.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.72% White, 0.22% African American, 1.41% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 1.62% from other races, and 2.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.09% of the population.

There were 902 households, out of which 19.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.3% were non-families. 41.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,419, and the median income for a family was $34,583. Males had a median income of $32,115 versus $20,764 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,789. About 9.9% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

Media

Rogue River is served by the weekly Rogue River Press.[10]

Notable residents
  • Tori Difranco, Self taught doctor

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. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Rogue River city, Oregon". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  7. McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. pp. 822–823. ISBN 978-0875952772.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. "Rogue River Press".
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