Fairview, Oregon

For other uses, see Fairview, Oregon (disambiguation).

Fairview
City
Fairview Lake
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 45°32′49″N122°26′20″W / 45.54694°N 122.43889°W / 45.54694; -122.43889
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Multnomah
Incorporated	1908
Government
•  Mayor	Keith Kudrna
Area [1]
•  City	3.54 sq mi (9.17 km2)
• Land	3.09 sq mi (8.00 km2)
• Water	0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2)
Elevation [2]	23 ft (7 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
•  City	10,424
• Estimate  (2022) [4]	10,768
• Density	3,374.55/sq mi (1,302.73/km2)
•  Metro	2,509,489
Time zone	UTC–8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC–7 (PDT)
ZIP code	97024
Area code(s)	503 and 971
FIPS code	41-24250
GNIS feature ID	2410478 [2]
Website	fairvieworegon.gov

Fairview is a city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States. The population was 10,424 at the 2020 census. ^[3]

History

Members of the Multnomah tribe of Chinookan Indians lived in a village on Sauvie Island by the Columbia River (the future site of Fairview) when the Lewis and Clark Expedition visited the area in 1806. By the 1840s and 1850s, white settlers began hay, grain, and livestock operations in what would become eastern Multnomah County. Railroad tracks extended to the area by the 1890s. As the population grew, it may be assumed that residents began referring to the locale as Fairview because of the pleasing views of the nearby Columbia, the Columbia River Gorge, and Mount Hood, though an alternative testimony explains this name originated from the area's ideal lookout spot for approaching hostile natives. ^[5] Since another community named Fairview already existed on the Oregon Coast, the community's first post office was named Cleone until the coastal post office closed and the name was transferred to Fairview. ^[6]

In the mid-1980s, the city attempted to annex a large section of unincorporated territory in eastern Multnomah County. ^[7] The plan would have created a city of about 120,000 residents, which at the time would have ranked as the second most populous city in Oregon, behind only Portland. ^[7] In September 1985, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that the attempt was invalid as state law required two cities to start any attempt at consolidation, and only Fairview had initiated this attempt. ^[7]

A large Fairview employer is Townsend Farms, which operates a berry freezing cannery. In 2020 the company had approximately 350 employees in the region, with 450 seasonal workers; ^[8] it was the source of a Hepatitis A outbreak in pomegranate seeds in 2013 that infected 127 people in 8 states. The product was recalled under its Townsend Farms brand at Costco and private labeled at Harris Teeter, and later linked to Goknur Foodstuffs Import Export Trading in Turkey by the FDA. ^{[9] [10] [11] [12] [13]} The cannery itself had a COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, which may have caused two waves of infections affecting at least 48 people. The cannery did not shut down, and the outbreak spread for weeks before the state was notified. ^{[14] [15]} The company has blueberry orchards in Applegate Valley near Grants Pass and Cornelius, as well as others in Oregon and Washington. ^[16]

On August 31, 2024, a small plane crashed into power transmission lines and a row of townhouses in Fairview ^[17] setting the row afire, killing two people aboard the plane and one in a townhouse, and causing temporary power outages across eastern Multnomah County. The Cessna 421C was on a maintenance test flight from Troutdale Airport, about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of the crash site. Flames from the crash destroyed three townhouses and badly damaged three others. ^[18]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.58 square miles (9.27 km²), of which, 3.09 square miles (8.00 km²) is land and 0.49 square miles (1.27 km²) is water. ^[19]

The area also features the Salish Ponds, two small freshwater lakes popular for fishing and its adjacent hiking trails. ^[20]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	204		—
1920	184		−9.8%
1930	266		44.6%
1940	305		14.7%
1950	438		43.6%
1960	578		32.0%
1970	1,045		80.8%
1980	1,749		67.4%
1990	2,391		36.7%
2000	7,561		216.2%
2010	8,920		18.0%
2020	10,424		16.9%
2022 (est.)	10,768	[4]	3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [21] 2020 Census [3]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 10,424 people and 4,496 households residing in the city. The population density was 3,374.6 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 71.7% White, 11.4% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 3.4% Pacific Islander, and 12.4% other racial identities. ^[22]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 8,920 people, 3,544 households, and 2,274 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,886.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,114.6/km²). There were 3,786 housing units at an average density of 1,225.2 per square mile (473.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.1% White, 4.6% African American, 1.1% Native American, 5.5% Asian, 1.0% Pacific Islander, 9.7% from other races, and 5.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.4% of the population.

There were 3,544 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 35 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

Salish Ponds Park

As of the 2000 census, there were 7,561 people, 2,831 households, and 1,936 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,360.8 inhabitants per square mile (911.5/km²). There were 3,116 housing units at an average density of 972.9 per square mile (375.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.21% White, 3.44% Asian, 3.04% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 10.51% from other races, and 5.59% from two or more races. 16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,831 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,931, and the median income for a family was $43,317. Males had a median income of $37,342 versus $25,909 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,006. About 13.5% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government

House District 49 encompasses the city of Fairview, as well as surrounding cities of Troutdale, Wood Village, and parts of Gresham. It is represented by Democrat Zach Hudson. ^[23] As part of House District 49, Fairview is also part of Senate District 25 (composed of House Districts 49 and 50) represented by Democrat Chris Gorsek ^[24] (who previously served as House representative).

Education

Fairview is served by the Reynolds School District. Fairview Elementary, Salish Ponds Elementary, Woodland Elementary, and Reynolds Middle School are in the city.

Transportation

TriMet

Fairview is served by two Trimet bus lines: 21-Sandy Blvd/233rd and 77-Broadway/Halsey. ^[25]

Major highways

• Interstate 84
• U.S. Route 30

See also

• Fairview Woods Park

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairview, Oregon
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 31, 2023.
4. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
5. Guyton Rees, Helen (1988). Fairview, On Duck Lane. Fairview, Oregon. p. 4.
6. "Fairview Comprehensive Plan" (PDF). City of Fairview. June 2004. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 19, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2009.
7. UPI (September 18, 1985). "Court tosses out vote on new city". The Bulletin. Bend, Oregon. p. A4. Retrieved April 15, 2010.
8. Richard Read (May 7, 2020). "A coronavirus debate on the apple orchard: Should migrant workers be allowed to sleep in bunk beds?". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on May 28, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
9. Lynne Terry (June 4, 2013). "Townsend Farm of Fairview sued over hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen product". oregonlive. Retrieved May 28, 2020. On Friday, federal officials announced that 30 people were infected with hepatitis A in the outbreak, traced to Organic Antioxidant Berry Blend by Townsend Farms. On Tuesday, the patient toll jumped to 49.
10. Lynne Terry (June 13, 2013). "Hepatitis A outbreak: Townsend Farms passes health inspections". oregonlive. Retrieved May 28, 2020. Nearly 100 people have been sickened in the outbreak in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. No cases have been identified in Oregon.
11. "FDA to detain pomegranate seeds offered for import from Goknur of Turkey". fda.gov. June 29, 2013. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2020. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will detain shipments of pomegranate seeds from Goknur Gida Maddeleri Ithalat Ihracat Tic [Goknur Foodstuffs Import Export Trading] of Turkey when they are offered for import into the United States.
12. Lynne Terry (June 29, 2013). "Hepatitis A outbreak: FDA blocks pomegranate seed imports from Turkish company". oregonlive. Retrieved May 28, 2020. The agency said in a news release it had traced the outbreak to frozen organic pomegranate seeds from Goknur Foodstuffs Import Export Trading. The hold prevents that company, based in Ankara, from exporting the seeds to the United States.
13. "UPDATED RELEASE #3 | Townsend Farms". townsendfarms.com. June 28, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
14. Brad Schmidt (May 28, 2020). "Coronavirus outbreak hits Townsend Farms in Fairview". oregonlive. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
15. "The Source of the Mystery COVID-19 Outbreak in Multnomah County is Townsend Farms". Willamette Week. May 28, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
16. "Anti-frost fans at blueberry farm not winning fans nearby". oregonlive. April 26, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2020. Joe Tankersley, manager for Townsend's blueberry fields in both Grants Pass and the Willamette Valley, said the berries just entered the critical phase of petal drop, when the fruit is a small speck.
17. "Three Dead After Small Plane Crashes into Row of Townhouses in Oregon, TV Station Reports". AP News. August 31, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
18. Macuk, Anthony (September 3, 2024). "NTSB: Plane That Crashed in Fairview Was on Test Flight, Pilot Reported 'Issues with Controllability'". KGW. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
19. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
20. "Salish Ponds Wetland Park". Fairview, OR. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
21. "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
22. "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Fairview city, Oregon". www.census.gov. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
23. "Representative Zach Hudson Home Page". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
24. "Senator Chris Gorsek Home Page". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
25. "21-Sandy Blvd/223rd". trimet.org. Retrieved July 12, 2023.

External links

• City of Fairview (official website)
• Entry for Fairview in the Oregon Blue Book