Yamhill, Oregon

Yamhill is a city in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. Located in the northern part of the county, it is situated at the intersection of Oregon Route 47 and Oregon Route 240. The population was 1,024 at the 2010 census. Originally named North Yamhill, it was incorporated under that name by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on February 20, 1891.[6]

Yamhill
Yamhill, Oregon
Maple Street in Yamhill
Motto(s): 
A Small Taste Of Oregon
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 45°20′28″N 123°11′3″W
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyYamhill
Incorporated1891
Government
  MayorYvette Potter
Area
  Total0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2)
  Land0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
182 ft (55.5 m)
Population
  Total1,024
  Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,169
  Density2,830.51/sq mi (1,093.25/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97148
Area code(s)503
FIPS code41-84250[4]
GNIS feature ID1166730[5]
Websitewww.cityofyamhill.com

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.09 km2), all of it land.[7]

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Yamhill has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[8]

Demographics

Yamhill United Methodist Church
Historical population
CensusPop.
1900254
191032528.0%
192036512.3%
19303906.8%
19404187.2%
195053928.9%
1960407−24.5%
197051626.8%
198069033.7%
199085523.9%
2000794−7.1%
20101,02429.0%
2019 (est.)1,169[3]14.2%
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2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,024 people, 353 households, and 285 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,438.1 inhabitants per square mile (941.4/km2). There were 375 housing units at an average density of 892.9 per square mile (344.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 0.1% African American, 1.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.

There were 353 households, of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.3% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 794 people, 256 households, and 207 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,974.3 people per square mile (766.4/km2). There were 267 housing units at an average density of 663.9 per square mile (257.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.47% White, 0.25% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.79% of the population.

There were 256 households, out of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $49,688, and the median income for a family was $52,344. Males had a median income of $38,661 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,745. About 5.3% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Yamhill Carlton School District is headquartered in Yamhill. Students attend Yamhill Carlton Elementary School (YCES) in Carlton, Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School (YCIS), or Yamhill Carlton High School (YCHS), both located in Yamhill.[10]

Notable people

Architecture

The John Marion Bunn House and Lee Laughlin House are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Percy L. Menefee Ranch House, 8 mi (13 km) north-west of Yamhill, was designed by architect Pietro Belluschi in 1948, and won national awards and acclaim.[12]

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. Baker, Frank C. (1891). "Special Laws". The Laws of Oregon, and the Resolutions and Memorials of the Sixteenth Regular Session of the Legislative Assembly Thereof. Salem, Oregon: State Printer: 992.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  8. Climate Summary for Yamhill, Oregon
  9. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 2, 2014.
  10. "Schools". Yamhill Carlton School District. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  11. "Lieutenant Governors of the State of Washington". State of Washington. Archived from the original on February 4, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  12. Clausen, Meredith L. (1994). Pietro Belluschi: Modern American Architect. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. ISBN 9780262531672.
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