Aumsville, Oregon facts for kids
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Aumsville, Oregon
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| Motto(s):
"Home of the Corn Festival"
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Marion |
| Incorporated | August 3, 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 366 ft (112 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,584 |
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(2019)
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4,180 |
| • Density | 3,705.67/sq mi (1,430.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97325
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| Area codes | 503 and 971 |
| FIPS code | 41-03250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1117091 |
| Website | www.aumsville.us |
Aumsville is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. The population was 3,584 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Aumsville is on the site of the pioneer farm of Henry L. Turner, who named the settlement for his son-in-law, Amos M. Davis, more familiarly known as "Aumus", who had died on December 23, 1863. Aumsville was incorporated on August 3, 1911.
On December 14, 2010, an EF2 tornado touched down in the center of Aumsville. The winds destroyed homes and caused substantial damage to businesses and City Hall.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 171 | — | |
| 1930 | 153 | −10.5% | |
| 1950 | 281 | — | |
| 1960 | 300 | 6.8% | |
| 1970 | 590 | 96.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,432 | 142.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,650 | 15.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,003 | 82.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,584 | 19.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 4,180 | 16.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,584 people, 1,182 households, and 937 families living in the city. The population density was 3,513.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,356.6/km2). There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 1,206.9 per square mile (466.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 84.3% White, 0.5% African American, 2.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 6.7% from other races, and 5.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.4% of the population.
There were 1,182 households, of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 20.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.7% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.33.
The median age in the city was 30.4 years. 34.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.1% were from 45 to 64; and 8.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
Annual cultural events
The Aumsville Corn Festival is held in August.
Parks and recreation
Aumsville is home to the Brian Haney Memorial Skate Park.
See also
In Spanish: Aumsville para niños
