Nyssa, Oregon
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| Nyssa, Oregon | |
| Nickname: Thunderegg Capital of the World | |
| Motto: Gateway to the Oregon Trail | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Susan K. Walker |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| - Land | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 3,163 |
| - Density | 2,772.6/sq mi (1,071.3/km²) |
| Time zone | Mountain (UTC-7) |
| - Summer (DST) | Mountain (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 97913 |
| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-53750[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1124870[2] |
| Website: www.nyssacity.org | |
Nyssa is a city in Malheur County, Oregon, United States. The population was 3,163 at the 2000 census. The city is located along the Snake River on the Idaho border, in the region of far eastern Oregon known as the "Treasure Valley". It is part of the Ontario, OR–ID Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The primary industry in the region is agriculture, including the cultivation of Russet potatoes, sugar beets, onions, corn, flower seed, mint, and wheat. The city's economy relies on the surrounding agricultural area with its several large onion and potato packaging plants. Until 2005, the Amalgamated Sugar Company (White Satin brand) owned and operated a sugar-processing plant that served as the main source of commerce.
The area surrounding the city was originally inhabited by Native Americans. Northern Paiute and Cayuse frequented the area but had difficulty living in the relatively harsh climate. The original Fort Boise, established in the 1830s, is nearby to the southeast. The city was originally a shipping center for sheep and stock on the Union Pacific's main trunk line.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (3.0 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,163 people, 1,018 households, and 761 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,772.6 people per square mile (1,071.3/km²). There were 1,099 housing units at an average density of 963.4/sq mi (372.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.50% White, 0.41% African American, 0.79% Native American, 1.01% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 38.22% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.19% of the population.
There were 1,018 households out of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.61.
In the city the population was spread out with 35.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,372, and the median income for a family was $28,919. Males had a median income of $26,731 versus $20,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,317. About 19.9% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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[edit] External links
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