Richland, Oregon

Richland, Oregon
City
Main Street
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 44°46′04″N117°10′07″W / 44.76778°N 117.16861°W / 44.76778; -117.16861
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Baker
Incorporated	1917
Area [1]
• Total	0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
• Land	0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	2,211 ft (674 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	165
• Density	1,571.43/sq mi (603.89/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code	97870
Area code	541
FIPS code	41-61700 [4]
GNIS feature ID	2410936 [2]

Richland is a city in Baker County, Oregon, United States. The population was 156 at the 2010 census.

History

Richland was platted in 1897 and replaced New Bridge as the primary rural service center in the area. ^[5]

Geography

Richland is along Oregon Route 86 between Baker City and Oxbow on the Oregon–Idaho border.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.08 square miles (0.21 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Richland has a dry, hot summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dsa" on climate maps.

Climate data for Richland
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	62 (17)	76 (24)	85 (29)	92 (33)	98 (37)	105 (41)	111 (44)	109 (43)	105 (41)	92 (33)	78 (26)	65 (18)	111 (44)
Average high °F (°C)	38.1 (3.4)	45.7 (7.6)	55.2 (12.9)	65.4 (18.6)	74.1 (23.4)	82.4 (28.0)	92.3 (33.5)	91.2 (32.9)	81.4 (27.4)	68 (20)	50.7 (10.4)	40.4 (4.7)	65.4 (18.6)
Average low °F (°C)	19.7 (−6.8)	24.5 (−4.2)	28.8 (−1.8)	33.5 (0.8)	40.6 (4.8)	47.1 (8.4)	52.8 (11.6)	50.7 (10.4)	42 (6)	33.1 (0.6)	26.6 (−3.0)	21.9 (−5.6)	35.1 (1.7)
Record low °F (°C)	−27 (−33)	−26 (−32)	−9 (−23)	13 (−11)	12 (−11)	19 (−7)	25 (−4)	31 (−1)	18 (−8)	6 (−14)	−7 (−22)	−22 (−30)	−27 (−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	1.27 (32)	0.85 (22)	0.81 (21)	0.9 (23)	1.33 (34)	1.03 (26)	0.39 (9.9)	0.54 (14)	0.54 (14)	0.72 (18)	1.27 (32)	1.3 (33)	10.95 (278)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	6.4 (16)	2.7 (6.9)	0.7 (1.8)	0.2 (0.51)	0 (0)	0 (0)	0 (0)	0 (0)	0 (0)	0.1 (0.25)	2.1 (5.3)	5.1 (13)	17.4 (44)
Average precipitation days	7	5	5	5	6	5	2	3	3	5	7	7	60
Source: [7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	334		—
1920	244		−26.9%
1930	212		−13.1%
1940	254		19.8%
1950	220		−13.4%
1960	228		3.6%
1970	133		−41.7%
1980	181		36.1%
1990	161		−11.0%
2000	147		−8.7%
2010	156		6.1%
2020	165		5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [8] [3]

Big Lookout Mountain Range outside the city of Richland

Richland city hall-fire station

Eagle Valley Community Park in Richland

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 156 people, 93 households, and 46 families living in the city. The population density was 1,950.0 inhabitants per square mile (752.9/km²). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 1,450.0 per square mile (559.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 1.3% African American, 1.3% Native American, and 2.6% from two or more races. No people from Richland reported as Asian or Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 93 households, of which 2.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 1.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.5% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.68 and the average family size was 2.11.

The median age in the city was 64.4 years. 1.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 7% were from 25 to 44; 40.4% were from 45 to 64; and 48.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[4] of 2000, there were 147 people, 86 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 1,849.1 inhabitants per square mile (713.9/km²). There were 121 housing units at an average density of 1,522.0 per square mile (587.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.28% White, 0.68% Native American, 0.68% Asian, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 86 households, out of which 7.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.2% were non-families. 45.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.71 and the average family size was 2.31.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 8.2% under the age of 18, 1.4% from 18 to 24, 8.8% from 25 to 44, 35.4% from 45 to 64, and 46.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 63 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $17,344, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,462. There were 11.4% of families and 18.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 37.5% of under eighteens and 13.0% of those over 64.

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richland, Oregon
3. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. Bailey, Barbara Ruth (1982). Main Street: Northeastern Oregon. Oregon Historical Society. p. 53. ISBN   0-87595-073-6.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
7. "RICHLAND, OR (357160)". Western Regional Climate Center. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 21, 2012.

External links

• Listing for Richland in the Oregon Blue Book