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Canby, Oregon
City
Gazebo in Wait Park on a rare snowy day
Gazebo in Wait Park on a rare snowy day
Official seal of Canby, Oregon
Seal
Nickname: 
Oregon's Garden Spot
Motto: 
Home of the Good Earth
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyClackamas
Incorporated1893
Government
 • MayorBrian Hodson
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.79 sq mi (9.82 km2)
 • Land3.75 sq mi (9.71 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
153 ft (46.63 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total
15,829
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
15,986
 • Density4,221.1/sq mi (1,629.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97013
Area code503 971
FIPS code41-10750Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1118554Template:GR
Websitewww.ci.canby.or.us

Canby is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 15,829 at the 2010 census.[4] It is located on Oregon Route 99E, two miles northeast of Barlow.

History

Canby is named for Edward Richard Sprigg Canby,[5] a Civil War general who was later killed in the Modoc War by Captain Jack and his group of warriors.

The area was known as Baker Prairie[5] when the community was founded in 1857.[citation needed] Canby was platted in 1870.[6] Canby was incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on February 15, 1893.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.79 square miles (9.82 km2), of which, 3.75 square miles (9.71 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[1]

Entering Canby from the north brings visitors past the Willamette River, and from the south through the historic community of Aurora. The Molalla River passes by the western border of the city.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900378—
191058755.3%
192085245.1%
1930744−12.7%
194098832.8%
19501,67169.1%
19602,16829.7%
19703,81375.9%
19807,659100.9%
19908,98317.3%
200012,79042.4%
201015,82923.8%
2012 (est.)15,9861.0%
Sources:[8] [9][10][11]Template:GR[12]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 15,829 people, 5,647 households, and 4,129 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,221.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,629.8/km2). There were 5,890 housing units at an average density of 1,570.7 per square mile (606.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.0% White, 0.6% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 13.1% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.3% of the population.

There were 5,647 households of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 36.3 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 12,790 people, 4,489 households, and 3,366 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,390.0 people per square mile (1,309.9/km²). There were 4,743 housing units at an average density of 1,257.1 per square mile (485.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.42% White, 0.47% African American, 0.77% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 7.47% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.52% of the population.

There were 4,489 households out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. Households made up of individuals represented 21.2% of all households and 11.0% of all households had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,811, and the median income for a family was $49,690. Males had a median income of $42,145 versus $28,775 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,322. About 6.0% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

The city's library is part of the Library Information Network of Clackamas County.

Annual cultural events

Canby is the home of the Clackamas County Fairgrounds, where the annual Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo has been held since 1907.[13] The fairgrounds, located north of Oregon Route 99E, are used in August for the fair and year-round for other events.

Museums and other points of interest

Canby is home to the Canby Depot Museum and Hart's Reptile World.

Education

Canby students are served by the Canby School District, which includes Canby High School.

Media

The Canby Herald is the city's weekly newspaper.

Transportation

Mount Hood, as seen from the Molalla Forest Road in Canby, between Southeast 13th St. and Southeast Township Road
Rail

The Union Pacific (formerly a Southern Pacific mainline) freight and passenger (via Amtrak) line runs through the center of downtown Canby although Amtrak passenger trains no longer stop here.[citation needed] The Amtrak Cascades stops in nearby Oregon City. The Oregon Pacific Railroad branchline to Molalla interchanges with the Union Pacific mainline at Canby.[citation needed]

Mass transit

The city's bus system is Canby Area Transit (CAT). CAT buses are free and do not run on weekends or major holidays, and offer connections to the Portland area for a small fee($1–$2) TriMet WES commuter rail system[14] in Wilsonville and to Woodburn and Oregon City (bus connections only).

Automobile

Oregon Route 99E bisects the city from east to west.

Waterways

The historic Canby Ferry provides year-round transportation across the Willamette River (river conditions permitting) between Canby and Wilsonville.

Aviation

Canby is close to the Aurora State Airport and the Portland-Mulino Airport, both of which are both served by general aviation only.

Pedestrian and bicycle

Canby features a paved road which is closed to automobile traffic, the Molalla Forest Road.[citation needed] This road was formerly a private road used by logging trucks, but is now used primarily by bicyclists and pedestrians.

Notable people

Sister city

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Canby has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[19]

References

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  3. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
  4. ^ "2010 Census profiles: Oregon cities alphabetically A-C" (PDF). Portland State University Population Research Center. Retrieved September 8, 2011.
  5. ^ a b McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 155. ISBN 978-0875952772.
  6. ^ Tims, Dana (September 4, 2010). "A thing of the past fills a modern need". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon: Advance Publications. pp. E1, E3.
  7. ^ Leeds, W. H. (1899). "Special Laws". The State of Oregon General and Special Laws and Joint Resolutions and Memorials Enacted and Adopted by the Twentieth Regular Session of the Legislative Assembly. Salem, Oregon: State Printer: 833.
  8. ^ "Population-Oregon" (PDF). U.S. Census 1910. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  9. ^ "Population-Oregon" (PDF). 15th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  10. ^ "Number of Inhabitants: Oregon" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  11. ^ "Pennsylvania: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  12. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  13. ^ Clackamas County Fair
  14. ^ Transit Systems that Connect With WES." Trimet. Trimet. April 17, 2009 http://trimet.org/wes/othertransit.htm
  15. ^ "Ralph Oliver Patt: Canby, Oregon". Death-Record. Retrieved 15 August 2012. {{cite web}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  16. ^ Griewank (2010, p. 1): Griewank, Andreas (2010), Tuning guitars and reading music in major thirds, Matheon preprints, vol. 695, Rosestr. 3a, 12524 Berlin, Germany: DFG research center "MATHEON, Mathematics for key technologies" Berlin, Postscript file and Pdf file {{citation}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |urn= ignored (|id= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: location (link)
  17. ^ Associated Press (7 August 1991). "DOE (Department of Energy) says report on accidents at Hanford to be released soon". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Yakima. Retrieved 17 August 2012. {{cite news}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)Geronios, Nicholas K. (7 August 1991). "DOE accused of concealing report: Document may detail 125 Hanford accidents". The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA). Retrieved 17 August 2012. {{cite news}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  18. ^ Dorn Steele, Karen (13 July 1997). "Cracks in Hanford's clean bill of health: Congressional watchdogs want to make sure nuclear facility plugs leaks". The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA). (subscription required). {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help); Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  19. ^ Climate Summary for Canby, Oregon
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