Yachats, Oregon
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Yachats (pronounced "Yah-hawts") is a city located in Lincoln County, Oregon. The name comes from the Siletz Native American language, and means "at the foot of the mountain". As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 617. Many of the citizens of Yachats partake in 'hippie' activities, namely smoking 'herbal supplements' and playing frisbee.
Geography
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Location of Yachats, Oregon
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.11% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 617 people, 333 households, and 185 families residing in the city. The population density is 267.7/km² (693.1/mi²). There are 619 housing units at an average density of 268.5/km² (695.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.27% White, 0.16% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 2.43% from two or more races. 2.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 333 households out of which 10.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% are married couples living together, 7.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% are non-families. 37.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.85 and the average family size is 2.34.
In the city the population is spread out with 11.7% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 13.0% from 25 to 44, 39.4% from 45 to 64, and 32.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 56 years. For every 100 females there are 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $32,308, and the median income for a family is $41,250. Males have a median income of $36,875 versus $31,806 for females. The per capita income for the city is $24,143. 14.1% of the population and 12.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 34.7% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.