Estacada, Oregon | |
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 Downtown Estacada | |
| Motto: Unexpected, Untamed, Unforgettable | |
 Location of Estacada, Oregon | |
| Coordinates:45°17′59.77″N122°20′1.72″W / 45.2999361°N 122.3338111°W /45.2999361; -122.3338111 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Established | 1903 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sean Drinkwine |
| • Councilmembers | Matthew Blevens Jon Dolezal Michael McElroy Jonathan Metcalf Melissa Hill |
| • Council President | Jerry Tenbush |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.705 sq mi (7.006 km2) |
| • Land | 2.651 sq mi (6.867 km2) |
| • Water | 0.053 sq mi (0.138 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 4,356 |
• Estimate (2023)[5] | 5,421 |
| • Density | 2,110.3/sq mi (814.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code | 97023 |
| Area codes | 503 and 971 |
| FIPS code | 41-23800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410457[3] |
| Website | cityofestacada.org |
Estacada/ˌɛstəˈkeɪdə/ is a city inClackamas County, Oregon, United States, about 30 miles (48 km) southeast ofPortland. The population was 4,356 at the2020 census,[4] and was estimated to be 5,421 in 2023.[5]
The Estacada post office opened on February 24, 1904, and the city was incorporated in May 1905. The community formed as a camp for workers building ahydroelectric dam on the nearbyClackamas River that was to supplyPortland with electricity.[6] 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. Following the development of the dams, the city became a hub for thelogging industry. In the early 20th century, a trolley line connected the town with downtown Portland. The railway line has been removed and there is no longer rail service to Estacada.
The origin of the city's name is disputed. One explanation is that the city's name is a corruption of the names of a civic leader's daughters, Esther and Katie; however, there is no evidence of their existence.[7] Another theory states that:[8]
Estacado is a Spanish word and it means "staked out" or "marked with stakes." It was first suggested by George Kelly as a name for the town site at a meeting of the Oregon Water Power Townsite Company directors on December 27, 1903. Kelly had selected the name at random from a U.S. map showing Llano Estacado in Texas.[7] If Kelly's suggestion had not been drawn from the hat, the town could have been named Rochester, Lowell or Lynn. The name Estacada is also used in Arizona.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.06 square miles (5.34 km2), of which 2.01 square miles (5.21 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[9]
Outside the city limits the land is mainly farmland, extending from theSpringwater area to the south,Eagle Creek to the west, and theMount Hood National Forest to the north and east.[citation needed]
Estacada has awarm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen:Csb).
| Climate data for Estacada, Oregon (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1909-present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 67 (19) | 72 (22) | 86 (30) | 94 (34) | 105 (41) | 117 (47) | 109 (43) | 105 (41) | 105 (41) | 92 (33) | 77 (25) | 68 (20) | 117 (47) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 60.3 (15.7) | 63.5 (17.5) | 71.0 (21.7) | 79.0 (26.1) | 87.0 (30.6) | 90.9 (32.7) | 96.5 (35.8) | 96.6 (35.9) | 91.8 (33.2) | 79.1 (26.2) | 64.8 (18.2) | 60.3 (15.7) | 100.7 (38.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49.2 (9.6) | 52.6 (11.4) | 57.0 (13.9) | 61.8 (16.6) | 68.6 (20.3) | 73.3 (22.9) | 81.6 (27.6) | 82.5 (28.1) | 76.8 (24.9) | 64.7 (18.2) | 54.4 (12.4) | 48.3 (9.1) | 64.2 (17.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 42.1 (5.6) | 44.2 (6.8) | 47.5 (8.6) | 51.5 (10.8) | 57.4 (14.1) | 62.0 (16.7) | 68.0 (20.0) | 68.3 (20.2) | 63.5 (17.5) | 54.7 (12.6) | 46.7 (8.2) | 41.5 (5.3) | 54.0 (12.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 35.0 (1.7) | 35.8 (2.1) | 38.1 (3.4) | 41.2 (5.1) | 46.3 (7.9) | 50.7 (10.4) | 54.3 (12.4) | 54.2 (12.3) | 50.3 (10.2) | 44.6 (7.0) | 39.1 (3.9) | 34.8 (1.6) | 43.7 (6.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 25.4 (−3.7) | 26.6 (−3.0) | 29.3 (−1.5) | 32.7 (0.4) | 36.7 (2.6) | 42.9 (6.1) | 46.9 (8.3) | 46.7 (8.2) | 41.9 (5.5) | 33.9 (1.1) | 28.5 (−1.9) | 24.5 (−4.2) | 20.7 (−6.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −2 (−19) | 0 (−18) | 21 (−6) | 26 (−3) | 29 (−2) | 32 (0) | 36 (2) | 37 (3) | 30 (−1) | 22 (−6) | 8 (−13) | −2 (−19) | −2 (−19) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 7.52 (191) | 5.93 (151) | 6.88 (175) | 5.45 (138) | 3.87 (98) | 2.58 (66) | 0.64 (16) | 0.76 (19) | 2.15 (55) | 5.51 (140) | 8.10 (206) | 8.38 (213) | 57.77 (1,468) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.6 (1.5) | 0.4 (1.0) | 0.1 (0.25) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 1.1 (2.75) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 0.01 in) | 20.2 | 17.9 | 20.2 | 19.0 | 14.9 | 11.3 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 8.7 | 15.2 | 19.8 | 21.3 | 177.0 |
| Average snowy days(≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Source: NOAA[10][11] | |||||||||||||
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 405 | — | |
| 1920 | 483 | 19.3% | |
| 1930 | 524 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 526 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 950 | 80.6% | |
| 1960 | 957 | 0.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,164 | 21.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,419 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,016 | 42.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,371 | 17.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,695 | 13.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,356 | 61.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,421 | [5] | 24.4% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[12] 2020 Census[4] | |||
As of thecensus of 2010, there were 2,695 people, 1,062 households, and 672 families residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 1,340.8 inhabitants per square mile (517.7/km2). There were 1,155 housing units at an average density of 574.6 per square mile (221.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.0%White, 0.8%African American, 0.7%Native American, 1.2%Asian, 0.2%Pacific Islander, 2.7% fromother races, and 2.4% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 7.5% of the population.[13]
There were 1,062 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% weremarried couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.16.[13]
The median age in the city was 35.7 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.[13]
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,371 people, 850 households, and 591 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,259.6 inhabitants per square mile (872.4/km2). There were 886 housing units at an average density of 844.4 per square mile (326.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.78% of the population.[13]
There were 850 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.26.[13]
In the city, the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.[13]
The median income for a household in the city was $39,200, and the median income for a family was $46,445. Males had a median income of $37,269 versus $22,267 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $17,049. About 10.1% of families and 12.9% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.[13]
After the building of the dams, the primary base for Estacada's economy has beenlumber. As the timber industry declined, the economy of the city has been depressed.[14]
The Estacada Public Library is part of theLibrary Information Network of Clackamas County.
Estacada is located near a popular disc golf course atMilo McIver State Park and boasts its own disc golf courses at Timber Park and Metzler Park.
On June 22, 2020, EstacadaMayor Sean Drinkwine became the subject of statewide controversy after making an inflammatory Facebook post about theGeorge Floyd protests, in which he vowed to "shut those vigils down" following a peaceful protest of nearly 50 residents outside of Estacada City Hall. Drinkwine was re-elected in November 2020 with over 1,500 votes. He is still serving as Mayor of Estacada today.[15]
Estacada is served by the Estacada School District, which includes River Mill Elementary School, Clackamas River Elementary School, Estacada Middle School, andEstacada High School, which are all located within Estacada's city limits.
The Estacada News is a weekly newspaper owned and operated by thePamplin Media Group.
TriMet's route 30 connects the city withClackamas Town Center mall and theClackamas Town Center Transit Center, which is a stop on theMAX Green Line light rail line. The route's terminus is at Estacada City Hall.[16]Sandy Area Metro extends bus service from City Hall toSandy on weekdays, with connections toGresham, connecting with TriMet lines andMAX light rail there.
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