West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon

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West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon
CDP
West Tualatin View Elementary School - West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon.jpg
West Tualatin View Elementary School in the West Haven-Sylvan CDP
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Location of West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon
Coordinates: 45°30′56″N122°45′50″W / 45.51556°N 122.76389°W / 45.51556; -122.76389
Country United States
State Oregon
Counties Washington
Multnomah
Area
[1]
 • Total2.26 sq mi (5.86 km2)
 • Land2.26 sq mi (5.86 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
591 ft (180 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
 • Total9,299
 • Density4,109.15/sq mi (1,586.51/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
FIPS code 41-80025 [4]
GNIS feature ID2409550 [2]

West Haven-Sylvan is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington and Multnomah counties, Oregon, United States, north of U.S. Route 26. As of the 2020 census, the CDP population was 9,299.

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History

In 1850, Nathan B. Jones, a pioneer of 1847, settled at the head of Tanner Creek and platted lots for a community he called "Zion Town". [5] It is unknown if he named the place for Mount Zion, a summit located about a mile to the southeast. [5] Because the name "Zion" for a local post office would have caused confusion, as there had already been two post offices so-named in Oregon, a resident suggested the name "Sylvan", from the Roman deity of the woods Silvanus . [5] The office was established in 1890 and it closed in 1906. [5] Jones, who was considered an eccentric hermit, had wanted Zion Town to become the new capitol of Oregon. [5] He was murdered during the course of a robbery in 1894. [5] Sylvan post office was located at what today is the interchange of Sunset Highway, Scholls Ferry Road and Skyline Boulevard within the Portland city limits in Multnomah County. [6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020 9,299—
U.S. Decennial Census [7] [3]

As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 7,147 people, 3,395 households, and 1,738 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,673.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,032.4/km2). There were 3,572 housing units at an average density of 1,336.4 units per square mile (516.0 units/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.45% White, 1.18% African American, 0.50% Native American, 5.40% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.06% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.84% of the population.

There were 3,395 households, out of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.8% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.81.

The CDP's population is spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,286, and the median income for a family was $82,928. Males had a median income of $53,641 versus $41,169 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $39,055. About 2.0% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Infrastructure

Fire protection and EMS services are provided through Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is within the area.

Education

Within Washington County, the school district covering most of the CDP is Beaverton School District 48J, while Portland School District 1J covers a small portion to the southeast. [8] All parts of the CDP in Multonomah County are in Portland School District 1J. [9] Zoned schools for portions in the Beaverton School District are West Tualatin View Elementary School (in the CDP), Cedar Park Middle School, and Beaverton High School. [10] [11] Areas in the Portland school district are zoned to Bridlemile Elementary School, West Sylvan Middle School, and Lincoln High School. [12]

Catlin Gabel School is within the CDP. [11] [13]

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References

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  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon
  3. 1 2 "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  4. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Washington County, OR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  9. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Multnomah County, OR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  10. ↑ "School Attendance Areas". Beaverton School District 48J . Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  11. 1 2 "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: West Haven-Sylvan CDP, OR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved March 24, 2024. - Compare to addresses and school attendance boundary maps.
  12. ↑ "2023-24 Attendance Areas and Schools" (PDF). Portland Public Schools. Retrieved March 24, 2024. - Compare to the CDP map.
  13. ↑ "Home". Catlin Gabel School. Retrieved March 24, 2024. 8825 SW Barnes Road Portland, Oregon 97225, USA - Despite the "Portland, Oregon" address, it is not in the City of Portland. The City of Houston stated: "The U.S. Postal Service establishes ZIP codes and mailing addresses in order to maximize the efficiency of their system, not to recognize jurisdictional boundaries."
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