Durham, Oregon

Durham is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States. Incorporated in 1966, the city is surrounded by Tigard and Tualatin and is adjacent to the Bridgeport Village shopping complex. The population was 1,351 at the 2010 census.

Durham, Oregon
City
City hall
Seal
Location in Oregon
Durham, Oregon Location in the United States
Coordinates: 45°23′40″N 122°45′31″W
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Washington
Incorporated	1966
Government
• Mayor	Gery Schirado
Area [1]
• Total	0.41 sq mi (1.06 km^2)
• Land	0.41 sq mi (1.06 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	197 ft (60 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	1,351
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	1,928
• Density	4,702.44/sq mi (1,817.28/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code	97224
Area code(s)	503 and 971
FIPS code	41-21250[2]
GNIS feature ID	1120224[4]
Website	www.durham-oregon.us

History

The city was named for Albert Alonzo Durham, founder of the nearby town of Lake Oswego.[5] Durham operated a sawmill and a flour mill on Fanno Creek, which flows through the city, from 1866 until his death in 1898.[6] The site, located along the Boones Ferry Road to Portland, was originally known as Durhams Mills.[7] In 1908, the Oregon Electric Railway established a stop called Durham at the location.[6] Residents of the city voted for incorporation in 1966 to protect the location from industrialization of its residential areas. Today, the community is primarily residential.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.41 square miles (1.06 km²), all land.[8] It sits at 197 feet (60 m) above sea-level.[9] The main road through Durham is Upper Boones Ferry Road, with Interstate 5 approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) east of the city.[10] Part of the western boundary of the city is the Tualatin River, with Durham City Park also on the western edge of Durham.

Government

Durham's mayor is Gery Schirado and the city administrator is Linda Tate.[9][11] Children in the community attend the schools of the Tigard-Tualatin School District.[12] The city's police protection is provided under contract by the Tualatin Police Department,[11] and fire protection is provided by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.[12] The city is part of the Tigard Water District for drinking water, while wastewater treatment is provided by Clean Water Services.[12] Durham's annual budget is around $2.4 million.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1970	410		—
1980	707		72.4%
1990	748		5.8%
2000	1,382		84.8%
2010	1,351		−2.2%
2019 (est.)	1,928	[3]	42.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,351 people, 545 households, and 371 families living in the city. The population density was 3,295.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,272.2/km²). There were 561 housing units at an average density of 1,368.3 per square mile (528.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.8% White, 1.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 1.4% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.8% of the population.[2]

There were 545 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95.[2]

The median age in the city was 38.1 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.[2]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,382 people, 528 households, and 391 families living in the city. The population density was 3,144.3 people per square mile (1,212.7/km²). There were 552 housing units at an average density of 1,255.9 per square mile (484.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.29% White, 0.80% African American, 0.72% Native American, 1.66% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 3.18% from other races, and 3.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.81% of the population.[2]

There were 528 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.01.[2]

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.[2]

The median income for a household in the city was $51,806, and the median income for a family was $64,531. Males had a median income of $59,712 versus $33,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,099. About 10.2% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.[2]

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. Foster, Laura O. (2009). Lake Oswego. Arcadia Publishing. p. 15. ISBN 978-0-7385-7085-3.
6. "City of Durham". City of Durham, Oregon. Archived from the original on April 21, 2006. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
7. McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 309. ISBN 978-0875952772.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
9. "Incorporated Cities: Durham". Oregon Blue Book. Oregon State Archives. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
10. "Welcome". City of Durham. Archived from the original on 21 April 2006. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
11. Oram, Bill (January 29, 2010). "Durham: Call a cop, Tualatin wants all our money". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
12. "Durham Community Profile". Infrastructure Finance Authority. Business Oregon. Archived from the original on 19 December 2009. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
13. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links

• Media related to Durham, Oregon at Wikimedia Commons
• Entry for Durham in the Oregon Blue Book