Rivergrove, Oregon

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Rivergrove, Oregon
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Rivergrove, Oregon
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Rivergrove, Oregon
Rivergrove, Oregon (the United States)
Coordinates: 45°23′10″N122°44′25″W / 45.38611°N 122.74028°W / 45.38611; -122.74028
Country United States
State Oregon
Counties Clackamas, Washington
Incorporated 1971
Government
   Mayor Jeff Williams [1]
Area
[2]
  Total
0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
  Land0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
  Water0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[3]
128 ft (39 m)
Population
 (2020) [4]
  Total
545
  Density3,148/sq mi (1,215.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific)
  Summer (DST) UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97035
Area codes 503 and 971
FIPS code 41-62250 [5]
GNIS feature ID2410964 [3]
Website www.cityofrivergrove.org

Rivergrove is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. A small portion of the city extends into nearby Washington County. Its name is a portmanteau of the Tualatin River, which forms its southern border, and Lake Grove, a community that is now part of Lake Oswego. Interstate 5 forms the western border, with Childs Road serving as the northern border for much of the city. The population was 545 at the 2020 census.

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History

Rivergrove came into existence January 27, 1971, after a vote of 57 to 48 in favor of incorporation. [6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), all land. [7]

There are two public parks located in the city; Lloyd Minor Park & Heritage Park. [8]

Government

The Rivergrove City Council is composed of five elected representatives. [9]

Fire protection and EMS services are provided through Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. [10] The city does not have a police department, with law enforcement via the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. [11]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1980 314
1990 294−6.4%
2000 32410.2%
2010 37014.2%
2020 54547.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [12] [4]
Lloyd Minor Park in the city Minor Park - Rivergrove, Oregon.JPG
Lloyd Minor Park in the city

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Rivergrove had a population of 545. The median age was 42.8 years; 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.9 males age 18 and over. [13]

All residents lived in urban areas, while none lived in rural areas. [14]

There were 188 households in Rivergrove, of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 68.1% were married-couple households, 8.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 17.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 204 housing units, of which 7.8% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 91.5% were owner-occupied and 8.5% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was <0.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.9%. [13]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census [15]
RaceNumberPercent
White 39772.8%
Black or African American 81.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10.2%
Asian 7313.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 30.6%
Some other race101.8%
Two or more races 539.7%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)254.6%

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 505 people, 155 households, and 120 families living in the city. The population density was 1,806.3 inhabitants per square mile (697.4/km2). There were 155 housing units at an average density of 831.3 per square mile (321.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 3.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population. [5]

There were 155 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% 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 2.82. [5]

The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 39.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.7% male and 45.3% female. [5]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 324 people, 117 households, and 87 families living in the city. The population density was 1,807.9 inhabitants per square mile (698.0/km2). There were 122 housing units at an average density of 680.7 per square mile (262.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.83% White, 2.47% Asian, 1.54% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population. [5]

There were 117 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.18. [5]

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males. [5]

The median income for a household in the city was $85,000, and the median income for a family was $93,212. Males had a median income of $58,125 versus $40,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,546. About 4.8% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. [5]

See also

References

  1. "City Council". City of Rivergrove. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rivergrove, Oregon
  4. 1 2 "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 21, 2012.
  6. McArthur, Lewis A.; Lewis L. McArthur (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 814. ISBN   0-87595-277-1.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
  8. "Parks". City of Rivergrove.
  9. "City of Rivergrove".
  10. "About TVF&R". Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  11. "Agencies & Services". City of Rivergrove. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  14. "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  15. "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2026.