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Vernonia, Oregon

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72: 2584: 389: 377: 57: 42: 407:, arrived in 1876. Sometime afterwards, the question of a name for the community came up, and Cherrington suggested the name of his daughter (Vernona) in Ohio, which was adopted. Due to a clerical error during the incorporation process, an "i" was inserted into the name. Cherrington died in a farming accident in 1894, never having seen his daughter since his departure from Ohio. 1804: 1602:
In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there
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There were 789 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone
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living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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As of the census of 2000, there were 2,228 people, 789 households, and 583 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,444.2 inhabitants per square mile (557.6/km). There were 880 housing units at an average density of 570.4 per square mile (220.2/km). The racial makeup of the city
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conversion featuring a 21-mile (34 km) raised path for bicyclists, pedestrians, and horseback riders, roughly parallels Route 47 to the south of Vernonia. The Crown Zellerbach trail is a conversion of old logging roads (themselves a conversion from old railroad way) to a trail for mountain
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The median age in the city was 38.2 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
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was 95.38% White, 0.18% African American, 1.39% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.24% of the population. 19.6% were of
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washed out roads and destroyed homes, cars, and communications infrastructure. Despite preparations in 1996, in some parts of town flood water reached 4 feet (1.2 m) above the
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The median income for a household in the city was $ 41,181, and the median income for a family was $ 48,563. Males had a median income of $ 37,447 versus $ 24,219 for females. The
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was 1,336.0 inhabitants per square mile (515.8/km). There were 962 housing units at an average density of 597.5 per square mile (230.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1%
441:. In the wake of the 2007 flood, Vernonia School District voters approved a $ 13 million bond in 2009 to build a new K-12 school in Vernonia. The new school opened in fall 2012. 1667: 2426: 2014: 1843: 388: 2114: 2763: 2492: 461:, the city has a total area of 1.66 square miles (4.30 km), of which 1.61 square miles (4.17 km) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km) is water. 2773: 2275: 410:
Vernonia started to become more than an isolated farming community on July 10, 1924, when the Oregon-American Lumber Company opened a state-of-the-art
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This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the
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service provided by the Columbia County Rider (or CC Rider), a service of the county's Transit Division, connects Vernonia with the
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The community was first settled in 1874 by the Parker and Van Blaricom families. Cousins Judson Weed and Ozias Cherrington, both of
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living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.29.
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The Friendship Jamboree is an annual event inaugurated in 1957 and currently held on the first full weekend of August.
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areas of the state. Logging has played a large role in the history of the city. The population was 2,151 at the
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were elevated, and some flooring materials were replaced, mitigating some damage from later flooding. In 2007,
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in November 1957. International Paper judged the mill antiquated, and closed it on December 20, 1957.
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There were 822 households, of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were
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biking, hiking, and horseback riding. This trail extends over 20 miles (32 km) Vernonia to
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The December 2007 flooding in Vernonia was featured in the first season of the television show
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The city has been severely impacted by floods on multiple occasions. The rains that caused the
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of 2010, there were 2,151 people, 822 households, and 571 families residing in the city. The
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for the city was $ 16,647. About 8.6% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the
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Climate data for Vernonia, Oregon, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1967–present
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vernonia, Oregon
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is the only major highway serving Vernonia, providing access from the lower
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Vernonia has also appeared in several films, including
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(2012). 435:heavy storms that impacted the Pacific Northwest 1921:Vernonia residents: Flooding is worse than 1996 1558:was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.09. 357:that is the heart of one of the most important 2270: 2268: 1960:Pacific Northwest Storms of December 1-4, 2007 1875: 1873: 1871: 1869: 1867: 1865: 1863: 1861: 2486: 8: 429:flooded Vernonia as well; some homes in the 2583: 1916: 1914: 1780:"Mayor and City Council - City of Vernonia" 2493: 2479: 2471: 2234:"Crown Zellerbach trail a jewel of a ride" 1277: 480: 20: 2163:"NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Portland" 1550:of any race were 4.2% of the population. 398:in Shay Park along Rock Creek in Vernonia 353:, in a valley on the eastern side of the 2764:Logging communities in the United States 2466:Vernonia history from VanNatta Forestry 1771: 372: 349:, United States. It is located on the 325: 304: 280: 246: 225: 217: 188: 172: 152: 118: 83: 68: 50: 38: 2276:"CC Rider: Nehalem Valley Fixed Route" 1946:. KNX 1070 AM. Associated Press. 2007. 1824: 1822: 1297: 418:in May 1953, which itself merged with 2206:Bilderback, Ken (February 18, 2009). 1944:"Guard Evacuates Flooded Oregon Town" 477:, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. 314: 292: 263: 238: 230: 209: 201: 193: 177: 140: 128: 7: 2774:Populated places established in 1874 2350:Townsley, Nancy (October 30, 2009). 1542:, and 2.8% from two or more races. 1266:Source 2: National Weather Service 214:0.05 sq mi (0.13 km) 206:1.64 sq mi (4.25 km) 198:1.69 sq mi (4.38 km) 2501:Municipalities and communities of 2185:"Census of Population and Housing" 1673:station and bus transit center of 1287: 14: 2759:Cities in Columbia County, Oregon 475:warm-summer Mediterranean climate 382:Vernonia during the 2007 flooding 2394:The Vernonia Incident (1989) (V) 1805:"ArcGIS REST Services Directory" 387: 375: 70: 55: 40: 427:Willamette Valley Flood of 1996 243:1,444.92/sq mi (558.05/km) 1: 2769:1874 establishments in Oregon 2416:The Tillamook Treasure (2006) 2333:FAA Airport Form 5010 for 05S 1846:. 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Index

City
Downtown Vernonia
Official seal of Vernonia, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Oregon
45°51′40″N 123°11′00″W / 45.86111°N 123.18333°W / 45.86111; -123.18333
Country
State
Oregon
County
Columbia
Incorporated
Mayor
Time zone
UTC-8
Pacific
DST
UTC-7
ZIP code
Area code(s)
503 and 971
FIPS code
GNIS
www.vernonia-or.gov
Columbia County
Oregon
Nehalem River
Northern Oregon Coast Range
timber-producing
2010 census

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