Milton-Freewater, Oregon
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Milton-Freewater is a city located in Umatilla County, Oregon. The city received its current name in 1951 when the neighboring rival cities of Milton and Freewater voted to merge. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,470.
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History
Originally called Freeport, when the construction of a mill was proposed about 1868, the community changed its name to Milltown, which became Milton by 1873.
Freewater, although named New Walla Walla on its original plat filed in 1889, received its name from the offer of free water extended to new settlers. This town was located to the north of Milton.
Geography
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Location of Milton-Freewater, Oregon
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.9 km² (1.9 mi²). 4.9 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 6,470 people, 2,237 households, and 1,534 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,328.8/km² (3,433.9/mi²). There are 2,504 housing units at an average density of 514.3/km² (1,329.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 73.54% White, 0.43% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 1.17% Pacific Islander, 20.83% from other races, and 2.86% from two or more races. 31.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,237 households out of which 36.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% are married couples living together, 12.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% are non-families. 25.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.31.
In the city the population is spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $28,365, and the median income for a family is $33,265. Males have a median income of $28,292 versus $19,176 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,101. 15.2% of the population and 13.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.8% of those under the age of 18 and 15.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- City of Milton-Freewater Home Page (http://www.mfcity.com/)