White City, Oregon

White City, Oregon
Josephson Skate Park in White City
Josephson Skate Park in White City
Location of White City, Oregon
Location of White City, Oregon
Coordinates: 42°26′0″N 122°50′2″W / 42.43333°N 122.83389°W / 42.43333; -122.83389
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyJackson
Area
 • Total1.86 sq mi (4.83 km2)
 • Land1.86 sq mi (4.83 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,312 ft (400 m)
Population
 • Total9,090
 • Density4,873.99/sq mi (1,881.60/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
97503
Area code541
FIPS code41-81450[3]
GNIS feature ID1128971[4]

White City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. The population was 7,975 at the 2010 census,[5] up from 5,466 at the 2000 census. White City is about 9 miles (14 km) north of the center of Medford[6] and 4 miles (6 km) south of Eagle Point.[7]

History

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Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the White City CDP has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.8 km2), all of it land.[8]

Climate

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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, White City has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19805,445
19905,8918.2%
20005,466−7.2%
20107,97545.9%
20209,09014.0%
Sources:[3][5][10][11][2]

As of the 2010 U.S. census, there were 7,975 people, 2,431 households, and 1,865 families residing in the CDP. There were 3,018 housing units, of which 587, or 19.4%, were vacant. The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.7% White, 1.3% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.8% some other race, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.8% of the population.[12]

Of the 2,431 households in the CDP, 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were headed by married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.43.[12]

29.8% of the residents in the CDP were under the age of 18, 9.4% were from ages 18 to 24, 28.5% were from 25 to 44, 23.7% were from 45 to 64, and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.4 males.[12]

For the period 2012-2016, the estimated median annual income for a household in the CDP was $44,940, and the median income for a family was $48,503. Male full-time workers had a median income of $35,333 versus $27,551 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,368. About 15.2% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.[13]

In 2009 the estimated cost of living index in White City was 90.1, which is less than the U.S. average of 100.[14]

Parks and recreation

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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Denman Wildlife Area has segments north and south of White City. The TouVelle State Recreation Site is located along Table Rock Road where it crosses the Rogue River. Furthermore, The Nature Conservancy's Agate Desert Preserve is on the west side of White City.

Transportation

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White City is located at the junction of Oregon Route 62 and Oregon Route 140. White City is also served by RVTD Route 60 connecting to Medford, and by the Southwest POINT bus service, which is an intercity route connecting to a number of Southern Oregon cities.[15]

Freight rail service is provided to the White City Industrial Park by Rogue Valley Terminal Railroad[16]

Facilities

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White City hosts the main United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital serving southern Oregon.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): White City CDP, Oregon". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  6. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps.
  7. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "White City, Oregon Kappen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
  10. ^ "1990 Census of Population – General Population Characteristics: Oregon" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  11. ^ "Characteristics of the Population – Number of Inhabitants: Oregon". Census of Population and Housing, 1980. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  12. ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (DP-1): White City CDP, Oregon". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  13. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): White City CDP, Oregon". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  14. ^ "White City, Oregon (OR 97503) profile: population, maps, real estate, averages, homes, statistics, relocation, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, moving, houses, news, sex offenders". city-data.com. January 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
  15. ^ "The Point - Public Oregon Intercity Transport". Retrieved April 28, 2010.
  16. ^ "Rogue Valley Terminal Railroad". Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  17. ^ "VA Southern Oregon health care". Veterans Affairs.