31-660: Irrigon is a city in Morrow County , Oregon , United States, on the Columbia River and U.S. Route 730 . The city is part of the Pendleton – Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area . The population was 1,826 as of the 2010 census . Irrigon was incorporated on February 28, 1957. The Umatilla Chemical Depot and the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility are about 4 miles (6 km) south of
62-525: A third-party candidate or wrote in a candidate . These numbers show a slight shift towards the Democratic candidate when compared to the 2004 presidential election , in which 65.9% of Morrow Country voters voted for George W. Bush , while 32.8% voted for John Kerry , and 1.4% of voters either voted for a third-party candidate or wrote in a candidate. However, it shifted back in 2012 and 2016, with Mitt Romney and Donald Trump both receiving roughly 65% of
93-454: A household in the county was $ 37,525, and the median income for a family was $ 40,731. Males had a median income of $ 32,328 versus $ 22,887 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,843. 14.80% of the population and 11.30% of families were below the poverty line . Out of the total population, 21.60% of those under the age of 18 and 10.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Like all counties in eastern Oregon,
124-509: A male householder with no wife present, and 23.1% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.43. The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 31.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
155-448: A post office that operated from 1876 through 1899; Douglas W. Bailey served as postmaster. An Irrigon post office was established in 1903; Frank B. Holbrook was the first postmaster. Irrigon is an agriculture - and food processing -based community. The largest employer is Western Alfalfa, a company that makes prepared livestock feeds . Irrigon Junior/Senior High School , Irrigon Elementary School, A.C. Houghton Elementary School, and
186-499: A specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since
217-550: Is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km) is water. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Irrigon has a semi-arid climate , abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,826 people, 602 households, and 463 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,404.6 inhabitants per square mile (542.3/km). There were 640 housing units at an average density of 492.3 per square mile (190.1/km). The racial makeup of
248-606: Is land and 17 square miles (44 km ) (0.8%) is covered by water. As of the 2010 census , there were 11,173 people, 3,916 households, and 2,953 families living in the county. The population density was 5.5 inhabitants per square mile (2.1/km ). There were 4,442 housing units at an average density of 2.2 units per square mile (0.85 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 77.7% white, 1.2% American Indian, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 16.9% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 31.3% of
279-403: Is reportedly pursuing a package of tax breaks to pursue construction of these centers, a project worth almost $ 12 billion total. 45°25′N 119°34′W / 45.42°N 119.57°W / 45.42; -119.57 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in
310-503: The 2000 census , there were 10,995 people, 3,776 households, and 2,718 families living in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile (1.9 people/km ). There were 4,296 housing units at an average density of 2 units per square mile (0.77/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 76.27% White , 0.14% Black or African American , 1.42% Native American , 0.45% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 19.54% from other races , and 2.14% from two or more races. 24.43% of
341-592: The U.S. state of Oregon . As of the 2020 census , the population was 12,186. The county seat is Heppner . The county is named for one of its first settlers, Jackson L. Morrow , who was a member of the state legislature when the county was created. Half of the Umatilla Chemical Depot , which includes the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility, and the Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility Boardman are located within
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#1733106420827372-447: The 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it
403-787: The Morrow Education Center, an alternative school, are in Irrigon. They are part of the Morrow County School District, which has its headquarters in Lexington . In June 2014, the city made the news when it announced that it would pay a bounty of one dollar for each large trash bag of puncturevine , an invasive plant. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.45 square miles (3.76 km), of which, 1.30 square miles (3.37 km)
434-434: The area to forage on these natural pastures. Ranching was the primary economic force in the county for many years. Increased settlement, the enclosure of the free grazing lands and diminished pastures due to overgrazing , resulted in the decline of ranching during the 19th century, and farming became predominant. The completion of rail lines into the county in 1883 increased access to markets and encouraged wheat production in
465-564: The area. The advent of technology for center pivot irrigation has been a further stimulus to the local economy. Two natural gas -fired plants are located at the Port of Morrow; Coyote Springs I (255-276 MW), owned and operated by Portland General Electric; and Coyote Springs II (241-280 MW; PGE operator) owned by Avista Corp. In 2022, it was reported that Amazon intends to build at least five commercial data centers in Morrow County. The company
496-403: The average family size was 3.33. In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.5% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males. The median income for a household in the city
527-497: The city near the intersection of Interstate 84 (I-84) and Interstate 82 (I-82). The Irrigon Hatchery is along the Columbia River about 3 miles (5 km) west of Irrigon. Irrigon is near the site of a former Columbia River landing called Grande Ronde Landing that vied with Umatilla Landing ( Umatilla ), 8 miles (13 km) upriver, for water-transportation business. Umatilla Landing prospered but Grande Ronde Landing did not;
558-525: The city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,702 people, 565 households, and 441 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,376.5 inhabitants per square mile (531.5/km). There were 609 housing units at an average density of 492.5 per square mile (190.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 72.91% White, 0.18% African American, 1.12% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 22.91% from other races, and 2.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.26% of
589-445: The city was 76.2% White , 0.4% African American , 1.4% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 18.5% from other races , and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 32.0% of the population. There were 602 households, of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.8% had
620-586: The county is dry and flat, but the southern county contains a section of the Blue Mountains, making it fairly mountainous. The highest point in the county is Black Mountain in Umatilla National Forest at 5,923 ft (1,805 m). Rivers flowing from the mountains into the Columbia River . According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,049 square miles (5,310 km ), of which 2,032 square miles (5,260 km )
651-400: The county's formation. Heppner was designated the temporary county seat at the time the county was created and narrowly defeated Lexington in the election held in 1887 to determine the permanent county seat. Morrow county is located in the eastern portion of Oregon, bounded by the counties of Grant, Gilliam and Umatilla. The county's northern border is defined by the Columbia River. Most of
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#1733106420827682-434: The county. Morrow County is part of the Pendleton - Hermiston , OR, Micropolitan Statistical Area . It is located on the south side of the Columbia River and is included in the eight-county definition of Eastern Oregon . Morrow County was created in 1885 from the western portion of Umatilla County and a small portion of eastern Wasco County . It is named for Jackson L. Morrow , a state representative who advocated for
713-516: The latter was eventually renamed Stokes . In 1903, a newspaper editor, Addison Bennett, renamed the community Irrigon , a portmanteau assembled from Irrigation and Oregon . Bennett, who saw irrigation as important to business in the city, published its first newspaper, the Oregon Irrigator , later renamed the Irrigon Irrigator . Stokes, the site of a railway station by that name, had
744-640: The majority of registered voters who are part of a political party in Morrow County are members of the Republican Party . No Democratic presidential nominee has won a clear majority in Morrow County since Lyndon Johnson in 1964, though Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton both won pluralities here in 1976 and 1996, respectively (and it was just 13 votes shy of voting Democratic in 1992). In the 2008 presidential election 61.94% of Morrow County voters voted for Republican John McCain , while 34.62% voted for Democrat Barack Obama and 3.44% of voters either voted for
775-535: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 13.6% were of German , 12.8% American , 8.3% Irish , and 8.0% English ancestry. 77.3% spoke English and 22.3% Spanish as their first language. There were 3,776 households, out of which 38.91% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.60% were married couples living together, 8.87% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.70% were non-families. 18.13% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.40% had someone living alone who
806-404: The population. There were 565 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and
837-420: The population. In terms of ancestry, 19.5% were German , 13.1% were English , 10.7% were Irish , and 5.0% were American . Of the 3,916 households, 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 24.6% were non-families, and 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
868-425: The vote. The principal industries in the county today include agriculture, food processing, lumber, livestock, and recreation. The Columbia River also provides Morrow County with a number of related jobs. The Port of Morrow , situated on the Columbia River near the city of Boardman, was established in 1957. Early cattlemen found an abundance of rye along the creek bottoms of the region and drove their herds into
899-411: Was $ 35,799, and the median income for a family was $ 35,573. Males had a median income of $ 29,435 versus $ 21,953 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,600. About 12.9% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. Morrow County, Oregon Morrow County is one of the 36 counties in
930-467: Was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.25. The median age was 36.5 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 43,902 and the median income for a family was $ 49,868. Males had a median income of $ 38,045 versus $ 30,173 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,201. About 12.4% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.7% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over. As of
961-460: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.28. In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.80% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.10 males. The median income for