Rivergrove, Oregon

Rivergrove is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. A small portion of the city extends into nearby Washington County. Its name is a portmanteau of the Tualatin River, which forms its southern border, and Lake Grove, a community that is now part of Lake Oswego. The population was 370 at the 2010 census.

This article is about the city in Oregon. For other uses, see River Grove (disambiguation).

Rivergrove, Oregon
City
Location in Oregon
Rivergrove, Oregon Location in the United States
Coordinates: 45°23′7″N 122°44′2″W
Country	United States
State	Oregon
Counties	Clackamas, Washington
Incorporated	1971
Government
• Mayor	Heather L. Kibbey
Area [1]
• Total	0.18 sq mi (0.46 km^2)
• Land	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km^2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km^2)
Elevation	132 ft (40 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	370
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	372
• Density	2,150.29/sq mi (829.81/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code	97035
Area code(s)	503 and 971
FIPS code	41-62250[2]
GNIS feature ID	1136685[4]
Website	www.cityofrivergrove.org

History

Rivergrove came into existence January 27, 1971, after a vote of 57 to 48 in favor of incorporation.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km²), all land.[6]

There is a significant amount of environmentally sensitive land in the city; floodway, floodplains, wetlands and other water quality resource areas.

Government

The Rivergrove City Council is composed of five elected representatives.[7]

Fire protection and EMS services are provided through Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1980	314		—
1990	294		−6.4%
2000	324		10.2%
2010	370		14.2%
Est. 2019	372	[3]	0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

Lloyd Minor Park in the city

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 370 people, 123 households, and 85 families living in the city. The population density was 1,806.3 inhabitants per square mile (697.4/km²). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 831.3 per square mile (321.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 3.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.[2]

There were 123 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.82.[2]

The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 39.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.[2]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 324 people, 117 households, and 87 families living in the city. The population density was 1,807.9 people per square mile (695.0/km²). There were 122 housing units at an average density of 680.7 per square mile (261.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.83% White, 2.47% Asian, 1.54% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population.[2]

There were 117 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.18.[2]

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.[2]

The median income for a household in the city was $85,000, and the median income for a family was $93,212. Males had a median income of $58,125 versus $40,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,546. About 4.8% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and none 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. McArthur, Lewis A.; Lewis L. McArthur (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 814. ISBN 0-87595-277-1.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
7. http://cityofrivergrove.com/?page_id=244
8. "About TVF&R". Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. Retrieved 2014-03-13.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links

• Listing for Rivergrove in the Oregon Blue Book
• Rivergrove City Web Site