Scappoose is a city in Columbia County,

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, 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."A 1940 Journey Across Oregon: Portland to Rainier
Archivist of the State of Oregon. Retrieved on 2008-05-29. The population was 6,592 at the 2010 census.

Government

The Mayor is elected for a two-year term and is chair of the City Council. The City Manager supervisions and general management of all City operations and ensures that Council policy is carried out and that laws and municipal code are in compliance. The City Council consists of a mayor and six councilors elected from the City at large who are residents of the City. Three Councilors each are elected for four year terms every two years. The Council sets policy and retains legislative authority. Meetings are usually held on the first and third Monday of every month.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all of it land.

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above . According to the

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system, Scappoose has a

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, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 6,592 people, 2,536 households, and 1,791 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 2,698 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.2%

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, 0.4%

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, 1.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2%

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, 2.2% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population. There were 2,536 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were

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living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 23.5% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female. The median income for a household in the city was $47,796, and the median income for a family was $55,616. Males had a median income of $43,625 versus $27,346 for females. The

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for the city was $20,837. About 4.5% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the

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, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

In recent years, Scappoose has increasingly become a "bedroom" community of

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, with many commuting to jobs in the city. Dairies, farming, and logging played an important role in the early years of Scappoose's history. In the more recent past, several factories existed in the community and provided jobs. The town was home to a shoe factory, two candle factories, and a Steinfeld's Sauerkraut factory. The area still has gravel mines and the West Coast Shoe factory. Scappoose is also the home of Oregon Aero, Inc., a supplier of aeronautic seats and helmets. On April 6, 2009, the Scappoose City Council voted to significantly reduce development fees in an effort in encourage new industrial and commercial development. Also, the council waived business license fees for Scappoose-based businesses in 2010. File:PeaceCandleScapoose.jpg, The Peace Candle of the World, toward the south end of Scappoose. File:NEXRAD KRTX near Scappoose, OR.jpg,

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on Dixie Mountain Road. File:Scappoose Marina 03.jpg, Scappoose Marina.

Education

Grant Watts Elementary, Petersen Elementary, Scappoose Middle School and Scappoose High School are part of the Scappoose School District, which also has one school in

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on Sauvie Island, and two schools in Warren, including Warren Elementary and the South Columbia Family School.

Transportation

Airports

* Scappoose Industrial Airpark, a public-use airport northeast of the city. * Chinook Ultralight Airpark, a private-use airport east of the city. * Grabhorn's Airport, a private-use airport north of the city.

Rail lines

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Highways

* U.S. Route 30 in Oregon

Public transit

* The county-operated Columbia County Rider bus service connects Scappoose with

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Notable people

* Derek Anderson – former

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selection in 2007, former

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quarterback * CC Barber – Miss Oregon beauty pageant titleholder * Roy Hennessey – nurseryman * Bruce Hugo – politician * Betsy Johnson – politician * David Mayo –

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References

External links

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Entry for Scappoose
in the ''

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