Clackamas County, Oregon | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofOregon | |
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| Coordinates:45°11′N122°13′W / 45.19°N 122.21°W /45.19; -122.21 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Oregon |
| Founded | July 5, 1843 |
| Named after | Clackamas people |
| Seat | Oregon City |
| Largest city | Lake Oswego |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,883 sq mi (4,880 km2) |
| • Land | 1,870 sq mi (4,800 km2) |
| • Water | 13 sq mi (34 km2) 0.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 421,401 |
• Estimate (2024) | 425,857 |
| • Density | 225/sq mi (87.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Congressional districts | 2nd,3rd,5th,6th |
| Website | www |
Clackamas County (/ˈklækəməs/CLAK-ə-məss) is one of the36 counties in theU.S. state ofOregon. As of the2020 census, the population was 421,401, making it Oregon's third-most populous county.[1] Itscounty seat isOregon City.[2] Thecounty was named after the native people living in the area at the time of the coming of Europeans, theClackamas people, who are part of theChinookan peoples.
Clackamas County is part of thePortland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WAMetropolitan Statistical Area. It is in theWillamette Valley.
Originally namedClackamas District, it was one of the four original Oregon districts created byOregon's Provisional Legislature on July 5, 1843, along with Twality (laterWashington), Champooick (laterMarion), andYamhill. At the time of its creation, Clackamas County covered portions of modern Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia.[3] TheColumbia River became the northern boundary of the county in 1844. Soon after,John McLoughlin staked a land claim in Oregon City and built a house that in 2003 became a unit of theFort Vancouver National Historic Site. The four districts were ultimately redesignated as counties in 1845.
Most of the indigenous people of the Wil-lamet Valley were forcibly removed in February 1859, to the reservation of theConfederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Most were moved without treaty or compensation for lost lands or resources. Some 22 tribes were moved during the cold winter. It is estimated that 30% did not survive the first year. The tribes eventually prospered, but outside of Clackamas County. They also never received any revenue or compensation from the logging of their homeland forests.
In addition, the Tribes of the Cascades Mountains were isolated to a Reservation after the signing of a treaty in 1859.Confederated Tribes of Warmsprings was established and remains a strong and vital player in actions that concern the Federal forests of the Cascades Range.
Oregon City was also the site of the only federal court west of the Rockies in 1849, whenSan Francisco,California, was platted. Theplat was filed in 1850 in the first plat book of the first office of records on the West Coast and is still in Oregon City.
Around 1900, the spa and resort atWilthoit Springs was a popular tourist destination.[4] In 1902, theWillamette Meteorite was removed from a field near present-dayWest Linn.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,883 square miles (4,880 km2), of which 1,870 square miles (4,800 km2) is land and 12 square miles (31 km2) (0.7%) is water.[5]
The county includes parts of two national forests:Mount Hood National Forest andWillamette National Forest.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 1,859 | — | |
| 1860 | 3,466 | 86.4% | |
| 1870 | 5,993 | 72.9% | |
| 1880 | 9,260 | 54.5% | |
| 1890 | 15,233 | 64.5% | |
| 1900 | 19,658 | 29.0% | |
| 1910 | 29,931 | 52.3% | |
| 1920 | 37,698 | 25.9% | |
| 1930 | 46,205 | 22.6% | |
| 1940 | 57,130 | 23.6% | |
| 1950 | 86,716 | 51.8% | |
| 1960 | 113,038 | 30.4% | |
| 1970 | 166,088 | 46.9% | |
| 1980 | 241,919 | 45.7% | |
| 1990 | 278,850 | 15.3% | |
| 2000 | 338,391 | 21.4% | |
| 2010 | 375,992 | 11.1% | |
| 2020 | 421,401 | 12.1% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 425,857 | [6] | 1.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9] 1990–2000[10] 2010–2020[1] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[11] | Pop 1990[12] | Pop 2000[13] | Pop 2010[14] | Pop 2020[15] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 233,221 | 263,965 | 301,548 | 317,648 | 325,361 | 96.40% | 94.66% | 89.11% | 84.48% | 77.21% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 757 | 1,107 | 2,056 | 2,761 | 4,336 | 0.31% | 0.40% | 0.61% | 0.73% | 1.03% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 1,225 | 1,824 | 2,090 | 2,340 | 2,249 | 0.51% | 0.65% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.53% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 2,376 | 4,723 | 8,216 | 13,575 | 20,459 | 0.98% | 1.69% | 2.43% | 3.61% | 4.85% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[16] | x[17] | 521 | 815 | 1,056 | x | x | 0.15% | 0.22% | 0.25% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 716 | 102 | 317 | 438 | 2,158 | 0.30% | 0.04% | 0.09% | 0.12% | 0.51% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[18] | x[19] | 6,899 | 9,277 | 25,440 | x | x | 2.04% | 2.47% | 6.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3,624 | 7,129 | 16,744 | 29,138 | 40,342 | 1.50% | 2.56% | 4.95% | 7.75% | 9.57% |
| Total | 241,919 | 278,850 | 338,391 | 375,992 | 421,401 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2010 census, there were 375,992 people, 145,790 households, and 100,866 families in the county.[20] The population density was 201.0 inhabitants per square mile (77.6/km2). There were 156,945 housing units at an average density of 83.9 per square mile (32.4/km2).[21] The racial makeup of the county was 88.2% white, 3.7% Asian, 0.8% American Indian, 0.8% black or African American, 0.2% Pacific islander, 3.1% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.7% of the population.[20] In terms of ancestry, 24.9% wereGerman, 14.5% wereEnglish, 13.3% wereIrish, 5.0% wereNorwegian, and 4.9% wereAmerican.[22]
Of the 145,790 households, 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.8% were non-families, and 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age was 40.6 years.[20]
The median income for a household in the county was $62,007 and the median income for a family was $74,905. Males had a median income of $53,488 versus $39,796 for females. The per capita income for the county was $31,785. About 6.1% of families and 9.0% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.[23]
As of the2000 census, there were 338,391 people, 128,201 households, and 91,663 families in the county. Thepopulation density was 181 people per square mile (70 people/km2). There were 136,954 housing units at an average density of 73 units per square mile (28/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 91.27%White, 2.45%Asian, 0.71%Native American, 0.66%Black orAfrican American, 0.17%Pacific Islander, 2.28% fromother races, and 2.46% from two or more races. 4.95% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race. 20.7% were ofGerman, 11.6%English, 9.1%Irish and 7.5%American ancestry.
There were 128,201 households, out of which 34.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.60% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 22.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.80% 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 3.07.
The county population contained 26.20% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 11.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $52,080, and the median income for a family was $60,791. Males had a median income of $43,462 versus $30,891 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $25,973. About 4.60% of families and 6.60% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 7.60% of those under age 18 and 5.10% of those age 65 or over.
Several of the county's cities extend into other counties.Lake Oswego andMilwaukie include areas inMultnomah County.Lake Oswego,Rivergrove andWilsonville include areas inWashington County. The cities ofPortland andTualatin extend into Clackamas County from Multnomah and Washington counties respectively.
In Clackamas County,hamlets andvillages are models of local land use governance forunincorporated areas. The four hamlets in Clackamas County areBeavercreek,Molalla Prairie,Mulino, andStafford. The county's only village is theVillages at Mount Hood.
Clackamas County is the first county in Oregon to have four models of governance for its communities. Like the rest of Oregon, it has cities (which are formallyincorporated) and rural communities (some of which for federal purposes are consideredcensus-designated places).
After the completion of a process that began in late 1999, the county adopted anordinance on August 11, 2005, which definedhamlets andvillages. By the November 30, 2005, deadline, three communities had submittedpetitions to be designated as such.Boring petitioned to become a village, but the application was rejected in a town hallreferendum in August 2006. The communities alongU.S. Route 26 near Mount Hood fromBrightwood toRhododendron petitioned to become "The Villages at Mount Hood", and it was approved by residents in May 2006.Beavercreek petitioned to become a hamlet, and was recognized as such in September 2006.
| District | Name |
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| Chair | Craig Roberts |
| Commissioner, Position 2 | Paul Savas |
| Commissioner, Position 3 | Martha Schrader |
| Commissioner, Position 4 | Diana Helm[a] |
| Commissioner, Position 5 | Ben West |
| Office | Name |
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| District Attorney | John Wentworth |
| County Sheriff | Angela Brandenburg |
| County Clerk | Catherine McMullen |
| Justice of the Peace | Karen Brisbin |
| Assessor Tax Collector | Bronson Rueda |
| Treasurer | Brian Nava |
| District | Name[29] | Party | Residence | |
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| District 18 | Rick Lewis | Republican | Silverton | |
| District 26 | vacant | Democratic | TBD | |
| District 37 | Jules Walters | Democratic | West Linn | |
| District 38 | Daniel Nguyen | Democratic | Lake Oswego | |
| District 39 | April Dobson | Democratic | Happy Valley | |
| District 40 | Annessa Hartman | Democratic | Gladstone | |
| District 41 | Mark Gamba | Democratic | Milwaukie | |
| District 48 | Hoa Nguyen | Democratic | Portland | |
| District 51 | Christine Drazan | Republican | Canby | |
| District 52 | Jeff Helfrich | Republican | Hood River | |
| District | Name[29] | Party | Residence | Notes | |
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| District 9 | Fred Girod | Republican | Stayton | ||
| District 13 | Courtney Neron Misslin | Democratic | Wilsonville | ||
| District 19 | Rob Wagner | Democratic | Lake Oswego | Senate President | |
| District 20 | Mark Meek | Democratic | Gladstone | ||
| District 21 | Kathleen Taylor | Democratic | Portland | ||
| District 24 | Kayse Jama | Democratic | Portland | ||
| District 26 | Daniel Bonham | Republican | The Dalles | ||
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1880 | 1,166 | 57.10% | 872 | 42.70% | 4 | 0.20% |
| 1884 | 1,381 | 55.31% | 1,015 | 40.65% | 101 | 4.04% |
| 1888 | 1,527 | 56.39% | 1,005 | 37.11% | 176 | 6.50% |
| 1892 | 1,815 | 44.51% | 655 | 16.06% | 1,608 | 39.43% |
| 1896 | 2,664 | 51.79% | 2,386 | 46.38% | 94 | 1.83% |
| 1900 | 2,234 | 53.96% | 1,641 | 39.64% | 265 | 6.40% |
| 1904 | 2,783 | 67.78% | 684 | 16.66% | 639 | 15.56% |
| 1908 | 2,776 | 53.91% | 1,866 | 36.24% | 507 | 9.85% |
| 1912 | 1,503 | 23.01% | 2,171 | 33.24% | 2,858 | 43.75% |
| 1916 | 6,349 | 50.91% | 5,334 | 42.77% | 788 | 6.32% |
| 1920 | 6,928 | 59.52% | 3,740 | 32.13% | 971 | 8.34% |
| 1924 | 5,864 | 43.28% | 3,099 | 22.87% | 4,585 | 33.84% |
| 1928 | 9,216 | 59.51% | 5,918 | 38.22% | 352 | 2.27% |
| 1932 | 5,964 | 32.05% | 11,575 | 62.20% | 1,069 | 5.74% |
| 1936 | 5,830 | 27.37% | 14,203 | 66.67% | 1,270 | 5.96% |
| 1940 | 11,416 | 45.39% | 13,547 | 53.86% | 190 | 0.76% |
| 1944 | 12,492 | 46.29% | 14,060 | 52.10% | 435 | 1.61% |
| 1948 | 14,431 | 47.97% | 14,263 | 47.41% | 1,389 | 4.62% |
| 1952 | 24,174 | 59.51% | 16,219 | 39.93% | 227 | 0.56% |
| 1956 | 25,314 | 55.36% | 20,416 | 44.64% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 28,531 | 54.53% | 23,679 | 45.26% | 109 | 0.21% |
| 1964 | 21,299 | 37.34% | 35,711 | 62.60% | 33 | 0.06% |
| 1968 | 32,363 | 50.60% | 27,939 | 43.68% | 3,659 | 5.72% |
| 1972 | 41,767 | 53.49% | 32,540 | 41.67% | 3,782 | 4.84% |
| 1976 | 47,671 | 50.74% | 42,504 | 45.24% | 3,784 | 4.03% |
| 1980 | 54,111 | 49.42% | 40,462 | 36.96% | 14,910 | 13.62% |
| 1984 | 68,630 | 59.08% | 47,254 | 40.68% | 289 | 0.25% |
| 1988 | 61,381 | 49.76% | 59,799 | 48.48% | 2,171 | 1.76% |
| 1992 | 53,724 | 34.76% | 60,310 | 39.03% | 40,504 | 26.21% |
| 1996 | 59,443 | 40.95% | 67,709 | 46.65% | 17,994 | 12.40% |
| 2000 | 77,539 | 47.79% | 76,421 | 47.10% | 8,302 | 5.12% |
| 2004 | 97,691 | 50.10% | 95,129 | 48.78% | 2,180 | 1.12% |
| 2008 | 83,595 | 43.57% | 103,476 | 53.93% | 4,807 | 2.51% |
| 2012 | 88,592 | 46.79% | 95,493 | 50.44% | 5,247 | 2.77% |
| 2016 | 88,392 | 41.30% | 102,095 | 47.70% | 23,552 | 11.00% |
| 2020 | 110,509 | 42.89% | 139,043 | 53.96% | 8,127 | 3.15% |
| 2024 | 106,387 | 43.20% | 130,580 | 53.03% | 9,273 | 3.77% |
Since the county's creation,agriculture,timber,manufacturing, andcommerce have been the principal economic activities.Mount Hood, the only year-roundski resort in the United States and the site ofTimberline Lodge, is a major attraction for recreation and tourism, offering outdoor recreation activities fromskiing andrafting tofishing andcamping.
The county supports theLibrary Information Network of Clackamas County. The urban areas of the county are also served byMetro.
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