Molalla, Oregon

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Molalla, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 45°8′58″N, 122°34′45″W
County Clackamas County
Incorporated 1913
Mayor Mike Clarke
Area  
 - City 5.0 km²  (1.9 sq mi)
 - Land 5.0 km²  (1.9 sq mi)
 - Water 0 km² (0 sq mi)
Elevation 113.08 m  (371 ft)
Population  
 - City (2000) 5,647
 - Density 1,135.6/km² (2,939.4/sq mi)
Time zone Pacific (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) Pacific (UTC-7)
Website: http://www.molalla.net/~Ecity/

Molalla (IPA: [mə ˈlɑ ˌlə]) is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 5,647 at the 2000 census.

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[edit] History

Mollalla was named after the Molalla River, which in turn was named for the Molala, a Native American tribe that inhabited the area. William H. Vaughan took up a donation land claim in the area in 1844. Molalla post office was established in 1850, near the site of Liberal, and was discontinued in 1851. The post office was reestablished in 1868 and it ran until 1874, then was reestablished in 1875, which is when it was probably placed at the present location of Mollala.[1]

Since the late 1990s the city has been experiencing a surge in growth and expansion in the residential sector. A number of business franchises have located in Molalla since 2000. In 2005, Molalla installed its first stoplight, at the intersection of Oregon Route 211 and Oregon Route 213, due to the traffic brought by the increased business activity.

[edit] Geography

Molalla is located in the foothills of the Cascade Range, near the Mount Hood National Forest, 15 miles south of Oregon City and 13 miles from Interstate 5. Molalla is surrounded by farms and rural residential development.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.0 km² (1.9 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 5,647 people, 1,948 households, and 1,425 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,135.6/km² (2,939.4/mi²). There were 2,027 housing units at an average density of 407.6/km² (1,055.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.60% White, 0.44% African American, 1.29% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.28% Pacific Islander, 6.69% from other races, and 2.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.55% of the population.

There were 1,948 households out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.8% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,672, and the median income for a family was $46,915. Males had a median income of $37,172 versus $25,988 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,738. About 7.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Economy

Major employers in Molalla include the Molalla River School District, Avison Lumber Company and Electronic Controls Design Inc.

[edit] Education

Molalla has two high schools, one private and one public, as well as five primary/middle schools.

[edit] High Schools

  • Molalla High School (Public; 841 Students; Grades 09-12)
  • Country Christian School (Private; 288 Students; Grades PK-12)

[edit] Primary/Middle Schools

  • Molalla River Middle School (703 Students; Grades 06-08)
  • Molalla Elementary School (395 Students; Grades KG-05)
  • Rural Dell Elementary School (235 Students; Grades KG-05)
  • Dickey Prairie Elementary School (115 Students; Grades 01-05)
  • Maple Grove Elementary School (55 Students; Grades KG-05)

[edit] Transportation

[edit] By Road

Molalla's principal road links are Oregon Routes 211 and 213. Route 213, heading north, links Molalla to Oregon City and Portland. Heading south, Route 213 connects Molalla to Silverton and Salem. Route 211, which intersects Route 213, connects the city Canby and Woodburn to the west, and Colton, Estacada, and Sandy to the east.

[edit] By Air

Molalla is served by a number of small regional airports.

  • Portland-Mulino Airport (About 4 miles away)
  • Lenhardt Airpark (About 11 miles away)
  • Aurora State Airport (About 15 miles away)

[edit] By Rail

Molalla does not have a rail link within city limits. The closest Amtrak station is in Oregon City.

[edit] Points of interest

The Molalla River corridor offers opportunities for outdoor activities, including fishing in the Molalla River, hunting, and hiking. Along the corridor to the east, Table Rock is a favorite local rocky promontory that provides visitors with a view of Molalla and the surrounding countryside for miles in every direction.

Molalla is the home of the over 70-year-old Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo, the Apple Festival and a miniature steam train at Shady Dell Park.

[edit] References

  1. ^ McArthur, Lewis A., Lewis L. McArthur [1928] (2003). Oregon Geographic Names, Seventh Edition, Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. ISBN 0-97595-277-1.

[edit] External links

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