Sculpture in front of City Hall in downtown Estacada

Estacada is a city located in Clackamas County, Oregon, roughly 30 miles southeast of Portland. The origin of the city's name is disputed. One explanation is that the city's name is a corruption of the name of a local resident, Esther Katie. There is no evidence that she existed. The more prosaic explanation is that someone with knowledge of the Llano Estacado region of modern-day Texas threw the name in a hat and it won, but somehow the final o became an a. Whatever the truth, it is doubtless the only place in United States (possibly Planet Earth) bearing the name Estacada. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,371. Wooden sculpture in downtown Estacada, Oregon (taken Nov. ... Wooden sculpture in downtown Estacada, Oregon (taken Nov. ... Clackamas County is a county located in the state of Oregon. ... Portland skyline. ... Llano Estacado is a region in the southwestern United States that encompasses parts of northeastern New Mexico and northwestern Texas. ... State nickname: Lone Star State Other U.S. States Capital Austin Largest city Houston Governor Rick Perry (R) Official languages None. ... Earth, also known as the Earth or Terra, is the third planet outward from the Sun. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

Geography

Estacada is located at 45°17'24" North, 122°20'4" West (45.290009, -122.334537)¹. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias OR county maps by Bumm13. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.67% water. The Clackamas River flows by the town, which drains into the Willamette River, thence the Columbia. There are four dams in the immediate vicinity of Estacada: River Mill Dam, Faraday Dam (a diversionary dam), Cazadero Dam, and North Fork Dam. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile (symbol sq. ... The Clackamas River is a tributary of the Willamette River, approximately 85 mi (137 km) long, in northwestern Oregon in the United States. ... The Willamette River (pronounced wil-LAM-met) is a tributary of the Columbia, approximately 240 mi (386 km) long, in northwestern Oregon in the United States. ... A diversion dam is a type of dam that diverts all or a portion of the flow of a river from its natural course. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 2,371 people, 850 households, and 591 families residing in the city. The population density is 871.9/km² (2,259.6/mi²). There are 886 housing units at an average density of 325.8/km² (844.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 84.86% White, 0.17% African American, 1.43% Native American, 1.77% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 9.91% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. 12.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

Safari Club in downtown Estacada

There are 850 households out of which 39.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% are married couples living together, 13.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% are non-families. 26.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.78 and the average family size is 3.26. Safari Club in downtown Estacada, Oregon (taken November 13, 2004) © 2004 Matthew Trump File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Safari Club in downtown Estacada, Oregon (taken November 13, 2004) © 2004 Matthew Trump File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Marriage is a relationship and bond between individuals that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 29.6% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $39,200, and the median income for a family is $46,445. Males have a median income of $37,269 versus $22,267 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,049. 12.9% of the population and 10.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

History and economy

The city was founded in May 1905 as a camp for workers building a hydroelectric dam on the nearby Clackamas River in order to supply Portland with electricity. At the time, the river was relatively inaccessible by road, forcing the Oregon Power Railway Company to build a railway to the vicinity of the river to transport crews to the river for the construction of the dam. After the construction of the Hotel Estacada, the town became a weekend destination on the railroad line for residents of Portland. During the week, the train carried freight and work crews to and from Portland. In the early 20th century, a trolley line connected the town with downtown Portland. The early railroad history of the city is commemorated in a mural in downtown near the town hall. Nowadays, the railway line has been removed; and there is no rail service to Estacada any more. 1905 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Hydroelectricity, or hydroelectric power, is a form of hydropower, (i. ... The Clackamas River is a tributary of the Willamette River, approximately 85 mi (137 km) long, in northwestern Oregon in the United States. ... Portland skyline. ... Lightning strikes during a night-time thunderstorm. ... Scrivener Dam, Canberra Australia, was engineered to withstand a once-in-5000-years flood event A dam (a common Teutonic word, compare to Dutch dam, Swedish and German damm, and the Gothic verb faurdammjan, to block up) is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or retards the flow... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the...

After the building of the dams, the primary economy has been lumber. As this has fallen on hard times, the town has been depressed in recent years; many young people have left. The scenic beauty of the area continues to be a weekend draw for residents of Portland. Lumber is the name used, generally in North America, for wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for the purpose of woodworking or construction. ...

Schools

There are several schools in immediate Estacada area. In the immediate environs are Eagle Creek Elementary School, River Mill Elementary, Clackamas River Elementary, Estacada Junior High, and Estacada High School. The high school mascot is the "Ranger."

Media

The local newspaper is the Clackamas County News.

External links

• City of Estacada website
• Estacada Chamber of Commerce
• Estacada history page
• Estacada schools
• Clackamas County News on the web
• Maps and aerial photos
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