Joseph, Oregon
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Joseph is a city located in Wallowa County, Oregon. Originally named "Silver Lake" and "Lake City", in 1880 the city formally named itself for the Nez Perce chief, Chief Joseph. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,054.
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History
Joseph was deeply affected in the 1980s collapse of the timber industry, which resulted in high local unemployment, sometimes approaching 17%. However, beginning in 1982, two local bronze foundries have been opened in Joseph (as well as one in neighboring Enterprise), as well as studios and art galleries specializing in statues. Sales are nation-wide, and include a $2.4 million order for bronze wreathes, armatures, and flagpoles for the National World War II Monument in Washington, D.C.. This new industry has helped Joseph to stabilize its economy. However, one of the foundries is reported to be in the process of moving to La Grande, Oregon.
The city also sponsors an annual Bronze, Blues and Brews festival each August and an Alpenfest the last weekend of September.
Geography
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Location of Joseph, Oregon
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.2 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,054 people, 450 households, and 288 families residing in the city. The population density is 478.8/km² (1,234.8/mi²). There are 543 housing units at an average density of 246.7/km² (636.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 94.88% White, 0.00% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.42% from other races, and 2.94% from two or more races. 1.23% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 450 households out of which 28.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% are married couples living together, 10.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% are non-families. 31.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.84.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $31,310, and the median income for a family is $36,250. Males have a median income of $25,938 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,163. 12.2% of the population and 7.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.8% of those under the age of 18 and 13.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External link
- Official Joseph, Oregon Home Page (http://www.josephoregon.com/)