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Scappoose, Oregon

Scappoose, Oregon
City
The skyline of Scappoose circa 1929
The skyline of Scappoose circa 1929
Motto: Proactive, Efficient, and Friendly Service
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 45°45′15″N 122°52′31″W / 45.75417°N 122.87528°W / 45.75417; -122.87528Coordinates: 45°45′15″N 122°52′31″W / 45.75417°N 122.87528°W / 45.75417; -122.87528
Country United States
State Oregon
County Columbia
Incorporated 1921
Government
 • Mayor Scott Burge
Area
 • Total 2.75 sq mi (7.12 km2)
 • Land 2.75 sq mi (7.12 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 62 ft (18.9 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 6,592
 • Estimate (2012) 6,658
 • Density 2,397.1/sq mi (925.5/km2)
Time zone Pacific (UTC-8)
 • Summer (DST) Pacific (UTC-7)
ZIP code 97056
Area code(s) 503
FIPS code 41-65500
GNIS feature ID 1126635
Website www.ci.scappose.or.us

Scappoose /skæˈps/ is a city in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. It was named for a nearby stream, which drains the southern part of the county. The name "Scappoose" is of Native American origin, and is said to mean "gravelly plain." The population was 6,592 at the 2010 census.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.75 square miles (7.12 km2), all of it land.

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Scappoose has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

As of the census of 2010, there were 6,592 people, 2,536 households, and 1,791 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,397.1 inhabitants per square mile (925.5/km2). There were 2,698 housing units at an average density of 981.1 per square mile (378.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 0.4% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.


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