Sweet Home, Oregon
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Sweet Home is a city located in Linn County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,016.
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History
The Sweet Home valley was first settled in 1851. The first community in this valley was named Buckhead after the name of the Buckland saloon on nearby Ames Creek. Another community a short distance from Buckhead was called Mossville. By the 1880's the two communities had expanded towards each other and the combined village was named Sweet Home. The City of Sweet Home was incorporated in 1893. By the 1980's Sweet Home had expanded to include the community of Foster.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.9 km² (5.8 mi²). 13.8 km² (5.3 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 7.64% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 8,016 people, 3,063 households, and 2,131 families residing in the city. The population density is 580.7/km² (1,504.4/mi²). There are 3,347 housing units at an average density of 242.5/km² (628.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.64% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 1.66% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 1.00% from other races, and 2.69% from two or more races. 3.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,063 households out of which 32.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% are married couples living together, 12.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% are non-families. 25.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.07.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $31,030, and the median income for a family is $35,833. Males have a median income of $32,866 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,548. 17.5% of the population and 14.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.1% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Weather facts
Monthly Ave. Low: 33°F Monthly Ave. High: 80°F Hottest Month August Coldest Month January Driest Month July Wettest Month November
Population
Average annual precipitation: 51.770"
Total Housing Units 1970 1980 1990 2000 City of Sweet Home 1,672 2,620 2,834 3,380
Other facts
- Manufacturing Companies in the City: 16
- Police Department: Sweet Home Police Department
- Local Newspapers: The New Era
- Regional Newspapers: Albany Democrat Herald
- Highways Hwy 228 W route; local access; Hwy 20 E/W route, local access