Lebanon, Oregon
| Lebanon, Oregon | |
|---|---|
| City | |
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| Nickname(s): Land of Love | |
| Motto: It's Easier From Here[1] | |
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| Coordinates: 44°31′59″N 122°54′28″W / 44.53306°N 122.90778°WCoordinates: 44°31′59″N 122°54′28″W / 44.53306°N 122.90778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Linn |
| Incorporated | 1878 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Paul Aziz[2] |
| Area[3] | |
| • Total | 6.87 sq mi (17.79 km2) |
| • Land | 6.67 sq mi (17.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 347 ft (105.8 m) |
| Population (2010)[4] | |
| • Total | 15,518 |
| • Estimate (2012[5]) | 15,740 |
| • Density | 2,326.5/sq mi (898.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | Pacific (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 97355 |
| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-41650[6] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1136468[7] |
| Website | www.ci.lebanon.or.us |
Lebanon /ˈlɛbənən/ is a city in Linn County, Oregon, United States. Lebanon is located in northwest Oregon, southeast of Salem. The population was 15,518 at the 2010 census.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 829 | ||
| 1900 | 922 | 11.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,820 | 97.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,805 | −0.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,851 | 2.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,729 | 47.4% | |
| 1950 | 5,873 | 115.2% | |
| 1960 | 5,858 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 6,636 | 13.3% | |
| 1980 | 10,413 | 56.9% | |
| 1990 | 10,950 | 5.2% | |
| 2000 | 12,950 | 18.3% | |
| 2010 | 15,518 | 19.8% | |
| Est. 2012 | 15,740 | 1.4% | |
| Sources:[8] [9][10][11][6][12] | |||
2010 census
As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 15,518 people, 6,118 households, and 3,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,326.5 inhabitants per square mile (898.3 /km2). There were 6,820 housing units at an average density of 1,022.5 per square mile (394.8 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 0.5% African American, 1.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8% of the population.
There were 6,118 households of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.87 square miles (17.79 km2), of which 6.67 square miles (17.28 km2) is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2) is water.[3]
Climate
This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. 2. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lebanon has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[13]
Economy
Lowes RDC is the largest employer in Lebanon, with 650 employees. The other major employers are Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon Schools, Wal-Mart, and ENTEK Manufacturing.[14] Lebanon is home to Entek International. [15] The Wal-Mart Super Center,[citation needed] also employs a significant number of residents.
Education
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The main building for the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Northwest. The building first opened for classes in fall of 2011, and is located across the street from Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
Lebanon is served by the Lebanon Community Schools public school district, which includes Lebanon High School. It is also home to the private East Linn Christian Academy, which serves students from preschool through twelfth grade (PreK-12).
Western University of Health Sciences opened their College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Northwest in August 2011, the first new medical school in Oregon since Oregon Health & Science University was established.[16] The school opened with 107 students.
Arts and culture
Annual cultural events
Lebanon is the home of the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake, a part of the annual Strawberry Festival that began in 1909. The Strawberry Festival includes a Junior Parade, a Grand Parade (featuring the Strawberry Royalty Court), and a carnival. It is held the first weekend of June.
Recreation
Parks
The city has 15 developed parks, totaling 71.5 acres, which provide residents with baseball, softball, and soccer fields, as well as playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, and other resources. Gills Landing has a boat ramp and dock, as well as an RV park, camping area, and showers. [17] Ralston Park hosts the town's Christmas tree and yearly lighting celebration.
Notable people
- David W. Ballard (1824–1875), governor of Idaho territory
- Carson Bigbee (1895–1964), "Skeeter" Bigbee, professional baseball outfielder
- Eric Castle (1970-), former NFL safety and special teams player for the San Diego Chargers
- Jo Collins (1945–), actress and 1965 Playmate of the Year
- Howard Hesseman (1940–), actor
- Ben Howland (1957–), college basketball coach
- Pat McQuistan (1983–), offensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals
- Paul McQuistan (1983–), offensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks
- Katherine Ann Power (1949–), former fugitive for manslaughter and armed robbery
- Doug Riesenberg (1965–), former NFL offensive tackle
- Dave Roberts (1951–), MLB third basemen
- Dick Smith (1939–), MLB outfielder and first baseman
References
- ↑ Jon Nelson. "City Manager". City of Lebanon. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
- ↑ "City of Lebanon : City Council Bio Information". City of Lebanon. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Population-Oregon". U.S. Census 1910. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ↑ "Population-Oregon". 15th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ↑ "Number of Inhabitants: Oregon". 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ↑ "Pennsylvania: Population and Housing Unit Counts". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ↑ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Lebanon, Oregon
- ↑ "Fact Sheet: Lebanon Oregon". City of Lebanon.
- ↑ "About ENTEK - History".
- ↑ Budnick, Nick (July 31, 2011). "Osteopathic medical school to open next week in Lebanon, Oregon". The Oregonian. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ↑ "Lebanon Parks Master Plan". City of Lebanon, Oregon. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
External links
Media related to Lebanon, Oregon at Wikimedia Commons- Entry for Lebanon in the Oregon Blue Book
- City of Lebanon website
- Chamber of Commerce
- Lebanon Express newspaper
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