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13-464: Sunset Speedway is a .25-mile (0.40 km), dirt oval track in Banks in the U.S. state of Oregon . Opened in 1986, races are held from April through September. Racing classes include IMCA Modifieds, Northwest Wingless Tour Sprints, Street Stocks, NW Extreme Sprints, NW Extreme Late Models, USAC Midgets, WRS Late Model Lites, ASCS Sprints, Dwarfs, and 4-Bees among others. After a dispute with organizers of

26-509: A male householder with no wife present, and 19.5% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.54. The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 37.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.7% were from 25 to 44; 19.2% were from 45 to 64; and 3.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

39-603: Is a city in Washington County , Oregon , United States, which is located in the Tualatin Valley . It is the southern anchor to the Banks–Vernonia State Trail , which is a 21-mile-long (34 km) linear trail popular with bicyclists, hikers, and equestrians. The population was 1,777 at the 2010 census . The community was named for John and Nancy Banks, who owned a nearby dairy farm. Incorporated in 1921, it

52-591: Is located in the western part of the county where Oregon Route 6 intersects Oregon Route 47 . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km ), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,777 people, 553 households, and 445 families living in the city. The population density was 4,802.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,854.3/km ). There were 580 housing units at an average density of 1,567.6 per square mile (605.3/km ). The racial makeup of

65-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since 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

78-564: The Washington County Fair , a track was established at Banks' Sunset Park in 1986. The next year the track added bleachers for use during both races and demolition derbies . In the past the track has also been used for tractor pulls and combine demolition derbies . Mike McCann bought the track in July 1997, and over the next year added bleachers and converted the track to a clay surface. In 2004, long-time racer Doug Walters purchased 40% of

91-404: The average family size was 3.31. In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 39.9% from 25 to 44, 12.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males. The median income for a household in the city

104-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in 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

117-552: The city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,286 people, 440 households, and 337 families living in the city. The population density was 3,885.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,500.3/km ). There were 492 housing units at an average density of 1,486.6 per square mile (574.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 91.14% White, 0.39% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.79% Asian, 0.47% Pacific Islander, 2.80% from other races, and 3.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.81% of

130-444: The city was 92.5% White , 0.3% African American , 0.6% Native American , 1.2% Asian , 0.3% Pacific Islander , 1.4% from other races , and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population. There were 553 households, of which 57.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had

143-404: The population. There were 440 households, out of which 50.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and

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156-403: The track from McCann, and the two began to make more improvements such as permanent restrooms and better concession stands . The city council then questioned some of those improvements the next year as no permits had been obtained for the work. Owner Doug Walters died in 2008. A commercial for Intel was filmed at the speedway in July 2013 featuring monster trucks. Banks, Oregon Banks

169-667: Was $ 57,500, and the median income for a family was $ 61,932. Males had a median income of $ 42,330 versus $ 26,818 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 21,354. About 3.1% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. The city has three public schools, which are administered by the Banks School District . The city schools are Banks Elementary School, Banks Junior High School, and Banks High School . Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures

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