54-804: West Linn is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon , United States. A southern suburb within the Portland metropolitan area , West Linn developed on the site of the former Linn City , which was named after U.S. Senator Lewis F. Linn of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri , who had advocated the American occupation of the Oregon territory as a counterclaim to the British. The Sullivan hydroelectric plant opened in 1889, and harvested energy from nearby Willamette Falls . The adjacent Willamette Falls Pulp and Paper Company began operations
108-423: A family was $ 74,905. Males had a median income of $ 53,488 versus $ 39,796 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 31,785. About 6.1% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 census , there were 338,391 people, 128,201 households, and 91,663 families in the county. The population density
162-421: A family was $ 90,492. Males had a median income of $ 66,052 versus $ 47,013 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 31,047. About 2.2% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 1.0% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 census , there were 11,791 people, 4,253 households, and 3,300 families living in the city. The population density
216-523: A farmer's market and, occasionally, dancing in the street. In 2012, the City of West Linn was named a Tree City USA Community by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to urban forestry. It is the 19th year West Linn has earned this national honor from the Arbor Day Foundation, the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. "We all benefit when communities like West Linn place
270-522: A hamlet, and was recognized as such in September 2006. Martha Schrader Mark Shull Ben West Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R- 5th District ) Andrea Salinas (D- 6th District ) Jeff Merkley (D) Since the county's creation, agriculture , timber , manufacturing , and commerce have been the principal economic activities. Mount Hood , the only year-round ski resort in the United States and
324-433: A high priority on planting and caring for trees, one of our nation's most beautiful resources," said John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Trees shade our homes and add beauty to our neighborhoods, and they also provide many environmental, economic and social benefits. We applaud West Linn's elected officials, volunteers and citizens for providing vital care for its urban forest." According to
378-508: A provisional claim with the then government of the Oregon Country , not knowing if his transaction would be honored by the eventual governing laws. The Oregon Territorial Legislature voted to rename it Linn City on December 22, 1845, as a memorial to Senator Lewis F. Linn after whom Linn County is also named. Linn was a neighbor and family friend of the Moores from their time as settlers in
432-518: A public meeting was held to rename the town. Robert Alexander, who was both a local resident and prominent businessman, suggested the name "Sherwood." According to post office records, Alexander was from Sherwood, Michigan , and also said the forest which surrounded the city was like Sherwood Forest in England. The U.S. Postal Department began sending mail to the Town of Sherwood, Oregon, on July 5, 1891. Smock
486-461: A scenic view of the Cascades and relatively low local taxes. With Portland just 25 minutes away, most residents commute into the city during the week. Weekends are spent enjoying waterfront recreation: West Linn sits at the junction of two rivers. On summer evenings, residents enjoy picnic dinners over concerts in the park. Locals also flock to a revitalized downtown area, Historic Willamette, which offers
540-796: Is Oregon City . The county was named after the native people living in the area at the time of the coming of Europeans, the Clackamas people , who are part of the Chinookan peoples . Clackamas County is part of the Portland - Vancouver - Hillsboro , OR- WA Metropolitan Statistical Area . It is in the Willamette Valley . Originally named Clackamas District , it was one of the four original Oregon districts created by Oregon's Provisional Legislature on July 5, 1843, along with Twality (later Washington ), Champooick (later Marion ), and Yamhill . The four districts were redesignated as counties in 1845. At
594-472: Is land and 12 square miles (31 km ) (0.7%) is water. The county includes parts of two national forests: Mount Hood National Forest and Willamette National Forest . As of the 2010 census , there were 375,992 people, 145,790 households, and 100,866 families in the county. The population density was 201.0 inhabitants per square mile (77.6/km ). There were 156,945 housing units at an average density of 83.9 per square mile (32.4/km ). The racial makeup of
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#1732844044839648-521: Is the Villages at Mount Hood . Clackamas County is the first county in Oregon to have four models of governance for its communities. Like the rest of Oregon, it has cities (which are formally incorporated ) and rural communities (some of which for federal purposes are considered census-designated places ). After the completion of a process that began in late 1999, the county adopted an ordinance on August 11, 2005, which defined hamlets and villages . By
702-474: The Bretz Floods and now named after the camas which bloom there in spring; it hosts about 300 other species, including the white rock larkspur , a species located in only a half dozen other places in the world. It supports Oregon white oak - madrone woodlands, a stand of quaking aspen , wet meadows, ponds, and vernal pools . The Mary S. Young State Recreation Area , located between Oregon Route 43 and
756-509: The Sherwood Forest in England. The name "Sherwood" came either after Sherwood Forest in England or Sherwood, Michigan In 1885, the Smocks gave a right-of-way on their property to the Portland and Willamette Valley Railway . The Smocks platted the town in 1889, the same year rail service began. Tradition has it that no one, not even the town's founders, liked the name "Smock Ville," and so
810-481: The Sherwood School District . As of the 2017–2018 school year, there were between 500 and 600 students attending each of the four elementary schools, 490 students at Laurel Ridge Middle School (Laurel Ridge Middle School does not exist as of now, at some point it merged with SMS causing the enrollment at SMS to rise), 686 at Sherwood Middle School, and 1,712 students enrolled at Sherwood High School. During
864-542: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 8.05 square miles (20.85 km), of which 7.39 square miles (19.14 km) is land and 0.66 square miles (1.71 km) is water. The city is located between the Willamette and Tualatin rivers; it includes the former townsites/developments of Willamette, Bolton, Multnomah City, Sunset City, and West Oregon City. Willamette was incorporated in 1908,
918-667: The West Linn-Wilsonville School District . The city operates the West Linn Public Library as part of the Library Information Network of Clackamas County . Clackamas County, Oregon Clackamas County ( / ˈ k l æ k ə m ə s / CLAK -ə-məss ) is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon . As of the 2020 census , the population was 421,401, making it Oregon's third-most populous county. Its county seat
972-636: The Willamette River , featuring a large off leash dog area, soccer fields and 5–8 miles worth of trails is located in West Linn. West Linn is located in the area where the Willamette Meteorite was placed by the Missoula Floods . Extremes range from −2 °F (−19 °C), recorded in 1950, to 107 °F (42 °C), recorded in 1956 and 1981. The median income for a household in the city
1026-538: The census of 2010, there were 25,109 people, 9,523 households, and 7,081 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,397.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,311.9/km). There were 10,035 housing units at an average density of 1,357.9 units per square mile (524.3 units/km). The racial makeup of the city was 90.7% White , 0.7% African American , 0.3% Native American , 4.0% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.0% from other races , and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of
1080-419: The 2022–2023 school year, the number of students attending the five elementary schools was between 212 (being Sherwood Charter School, which counts both as an elementary school and middle school) and 619 (being Ridges), at Sherwood Middle School there were 1,209 students attending, and at Sherwood High School there were 1,619 students attending. The total number of students attending the Sherwood School District
1134-593: The City of West Linn was incorporated in 1913, and the two towns merged in 1916. Later annexations brought in the Cedaroak, Marylhurst and Hidden Springs neighborhoods. Infill created the Tanner Basin and Tannler neighborhoods. The Nature Conservancy maintains the Camassia Natural Area in central West Linn as one of its conservancy preserves . The 26-acre (11 ha)-area is located on a rocky plateau exposed by
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#17328440448391188-590: The November 30, 2005, deadline, three communities had submitted petitions to be designated as such. Boring petitioned to become a village, but the application was rejected in a town hall referendum in August 2006. The communities along U.S. Route 26 near Mount Hood from Brightwood to Rhododendron petitioned to become " The Villages at Mount Hood ", and it was approved by residents in May 2006. Beavercreek petitioned to become
1242-620: The Number 69 listing includes a photo of Central Village, and also mentions the Music in the Park concert series, the historic Willamette area, the farmer's market, and the Street Dance. The City of Sherwood is the only other Oregon city to make the 2011 listing, coming in at Number 100. In 2009, the City of West Linn was included on the 'Best Places to Live 2009' list. Oregonians move to the hilltop homes here for
1296-677: The Tribes of the Cascades Mountains were isolated to a Reservation after the signing of a treaty in 1859. Confederated Tribes of Warmsprings was established and remains a strong and vital player in actions that concern the Federal forests of the Cascades Range. Oregon City was also the site of the only federal court west of the Rockies in 1849, when San Francisco , California , was platted. The plat
1350-722: The Yamhill County Transit Area's routes 44, 45x and 46s connect Sherwood with Newberg , McMinnville , and other points in Yamhill County , which are outside the boundaries of the TriMet district. Fire protection and emergency medical services are provided through Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue . Sherwood has five elementary schools (Hawks View, Middleton, Archer Glen, Ridges, Charter), one middle school, Sherwood Middle School , and one high school, Sherwood High School , in
1404-406: The age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.8% were non-families, and 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age was 40.6 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 62,007 and the median income for
1458-406: The age of 18 living with them, 58.60% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 22.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.07. The county population contained 26.20% under
1512-417: The age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% 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 3.14. In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under
1566-459: The age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 41.2% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 62,518, and the median income for a family was $ 67,277. Males had a median income of $ 47,920 versus $ 33,657 for females. The per capita income for
1620-468: The age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 11.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 52,080, and the median income for a family was $ 60,791. Males had a median income of $ 43,462 versus $ 30,891 for females. The per capita income for
1674-464: The city in 1911 was 350 within a 1-square-mile (2.6 km ) city limit. The city has since expanded to nearly 4.5 square miles (12 km ). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.31 square miles (11.16 km ), all land. As of the 2020 census , there were 20,450 people and 6,829 households in the city. As of the 2010 census , there were 18,194 people, 6,316 households, and 4,857 families living in
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1728-559: The city was $ 25,793. About 1.5% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over. Sherwood is within the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet), the Portland metropolitan area 's primary transit agency. TriMet bus lines 94 and 97 provide service to Sherwood; line 94 is an express route running through to downtown Portland . Additionally,
1782-425: The city. The population density was 4,221.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,629.9/km ). There were 6,569 housing units at an average density of 1,524.1 per square mile (588.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.5% White , 0.8% African American , 0.5% Native American , 3.5% Asian , 0.3% Pacific Islander , 2.7% from other races , and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of
1836-932: The county was $ 25,973. About 4.60% of families and 6.60% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.60% of those under age 18 and 5.10% of those age 65 or over. Several of the county's cities extend into other counties. Lake Oswego and Milwaukie include areas in Multnomah County . Lake Oswego , Rivergrove and Wilsonville include areas in Washington County . The cities of Portland and Tualatin extend into Clackamas County from Multnomah and Washington counties respectively. In Clackamas County, hamlets and villages are models of local land use governance for unincorporated areas . The four hamlets in Clackamas County are Beavercreek , Molalla Prairie , Mulino , and Stafford . The county's only village
1890-429: The county was 88.2% white, 3.7% Asian, 0.8% American Indian, 0.8% black or African American, 0.2% Pacific islander, 3.1% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 24.9% were German , 14.5% were English , 13.3% were Irish , 5.0% were Norwegian , and 4.9% were American . Of the 145,790 households, 32.8% had children under
1944-550: The early Missouri Territory . For many years Linn City was a political and commercial rival to the adjacent town of Oregon City , but it suffered a series of natural and man-made setbacks. A major fire and the Great Flood of 1862 put a halt to the pioneer settlement in 1861, dispersing many of the surviving family members throughout the Pacific Northwest . The Willamette Falls Locks and canal were completed in 1873, making
1998-540: The first attempt to create an American state in Oregon, the Peoria Party . After journeying around the Willamette Valley and Columbia Basin, Moore bought title to approx. 1,000 acres (400 ha) on the west side of Willamette Falls , across the Willamette River from Oregon City , from Native American Chief Wanaxha of the Wallamut Tribe, on which he platted a town he called "Robin's Nest" in early 1843. He also filed
2052-549: The number had grown to 1,628. The 1960 census set the population at 2,923, and by 1970, West Linn had grown to more than 7,000. The city's population has continued to grow each year. Currently, the city's population is 25,250. In 2011, the City of West Linn was the Top-Ranked Oregon city on the CNN/Money Magazine 'Best Places to Live 2011' List. Citing 'breathtaking views of the Cascades and relatively low local taxes,'
2106-440: The population. There were 6,316 households, of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
2160-440: The population. There were 9,523 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
2214-482: The reservation of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde . Most were moved without treaty or compensation for lost lands or resources. Some 22 tribes were moved during the cold winter. It is estimated that 30% did not survive the first year. The tribes eventually prospered, but outside of Clackamas County. They also never received any revenue or compensation from the logging of their homeland forests. In addition,
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2268-529: The same year. As of the 2020 census , the city had a population of 27,373. Prior to settlement by Oregon pioneers , the area which became known as West Linn was the home of ancestors of some of the present-day Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon . Major Robert Moore was an early settler who arrived in 1839—before the Champoeg Meetings —having been the senior member of
2322-405: The settlements to obtain needed services, utilities, and improvements without annexing to Oregon City. After considerable debate about naming, the city founders decided to honor the pioneer town that Moore had established. The Oregon City Bridge was built in 1922. The city's population historically grew steadily, but in recent years has leveled off. The 1860 census listed 225 residents. By 1920,
2376-420: The site of Timberline Lodge , is a major attraction for recreation and tourism, offering outdoor recreation activities from skiing and rafting to fishing and camping . The county supports the Library Information Network of Clackamas County . The urban areas of the county are also served by Metro . Sherwood, Oregon Sherwood is a city in Washington County , Oregon , United States. Located in
2430-491: The southeast corner of the county, it is a residential community in the Tualatin Valley , southwest of Portland . The population was 20,450 at the 2020 census . Sherwood was first incorporated in 1893 as a town. Originally named Smockville after its founder, James Christopher Smock, the town was given its current name by local businessman Robert Alexander in 1891. The name "Sherwood" may have come from Sherwood, Michigan or
2484-691: The time of its creation, Clackamas County covered portions of four present-day U.S. states and a Canadian province . The Columbia River became the northern boundary of the county in 1844. Soon after, John McLoughlin staked a land claim in Oregon City and built a house that in 2003 became a unit of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site . Most of the indigenous people of the Wil-lamet Valley were forcibly removed in February 1859, to
2538-451: The waterfall passable by river traffic. The locks closed in 2011 with no plans to reopen. The Willamette Falls Pulp and Paper Company began operation in 1889. West Linn was incorporated in 1913 and merged with the adjacent town of Willamette in 1916, which had incorporated five years earlier. When the City of West Linn incorporated in 1913, it encompassed West Oregon City, Bolton, Sunset and Willamette Heights. The incorporation allowed
2592-446: Was $ 72,010, and the median income for a family was $ 83,252 (These figures had risen to $ 94,844 and $ 108,821 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $ 61,458 versus $ 38,733 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 34,671, among the state's top five . About 2.9% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over. As of
2646-586: Was 181 people per square mile (70 people/km ). There were 136,954 housing units at an average density of 73 units per square mile (28/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.27% White , 2.45% Asian , 0.71% Native American , 0.66% Black or African American , 0.17% Pacific Islander , 2.28% from other races , and 2.46% from two or more races. 4.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 20.7% were of German , 11.6% English , 9.1% Irish and 7.5% American ancestry. There were 128,201 households, out of which 34.20% had children under
2700-476: Was 2,895.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,118.0/km ). There were 4,412 housing units at an average density of 1,083.4 per square mile (418.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.36% White, 0.43% African American, 0.51% Native American, 2.22% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.76% from other races, and 2.67% from two or more ethnicity. Hispanic or Latino of any ethnicity were 4.72% of the population. There were 4,253 households, out of which 46.3% had children under
2754-411: Was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female. Public schools in West Linn, including West Linn High School , are part of
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#17328440448392808-419: Was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.31. The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 33.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 6.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female. The median income for a household in the city was $ 82,579, and the median income for
2862-519: Was filed in 1850 in the first plat book of the first office of records on the West Coast and is still in Oregon City. Around 1900, the spa and resort at Wilthoit Springs was a popular tourist destination. In 1902, the Willamette Meteorite was recovered from a field near present-day West Linn . According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,883 square miles (4,880 km ), of which 1,870 square miles (4,800 km )
2916-418: Was the first postmaster. The Town of Sherwood was incorporated under Oregon Senate Bill 36 in 1893. The main industry in the 1890s was a pressed brick yard which closed in 1896, a victim of the financial recession of 1893 . The Klondike Gold Rush of 1897 revived Sherwood's economy. In 2014, Money ranked Sherwood fifth among the top fifty best places to live in the United States. The population of
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