Gervais, Oregon
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History
The city is named for settler Joseph Gervais who was one of the first settlers on French Prairie.[2]
On October 6, 1902, the business district of the city burned and losses were estimated at $100,000. The local fire department's power was insufficient to handle the fire so Portland and Salem were called upon to help. Unfortunately they were unable to respond in time to help. In little over an hour all but two of the businesses in the town had burned to the ground.[3]
In the late 1960s, Russian Old Believers established a small colony between Gervais and Mt. Angel.[4] As of 2002, Oregon had the highest population of Old Believers in the United States.[4]
Geography
Gervais is in northern Marion County, Script error: No such module "convert". south of Woodburn and Script error: No such module "convert". north of Salem, the state capital and county seat. Oregon Route 99E runs along the southeastern border of the city.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gervais has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.[5]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1880 | 202 | — | |
| 1900 | 224 | — | |
| 1910 | 276 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 268 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 254 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 332 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 457 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 438 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 746 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 799 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 992 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 2,009 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 2,464 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 2,595 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 3,047 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Gervais had a population of 2,595. The median age was 29.5 years. 30.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 6.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 106.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 103.7 males age 18 and over.[7][8]
0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[9]
There were 633 households in Gervais, of which 56.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 61.5% were married-couple households, 13.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 17.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 7.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]
There were 659 housing units, of which 3.9% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 82.1% were owner-occupied and 17.9% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 11.0%.[7]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 961 | 37.0% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 145 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | <0.1% |
| Some other race | 855 | 32.9% |
| Two or more races | 588 | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1,735 | 66.9% |
2010 census
As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 2,464 people, 579 households, and 506 families living in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 628 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 52.4% White, 0.6% African American, 3.7% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 38.0% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 67.1% of the population.
There were 579 households, of which 61.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 12.6% were non-families. 7.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.25 and the average family size was 4.40.
The median age in the city was 26.3 years. 37.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.6% were from 25 to 44; 17.8% were from 45 to 64; and 3.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.
2000 census
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 2,009 people, 452 households, and 391 families living in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 477 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 40.32% White, 0.35% African American, 1.54% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 52.91% from other races, and 4.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 65.21% of the population.
There were 452 households, out of which 59.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.3% were non-families. 9.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.39 and the average family size was 4.45.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.7% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 10.6% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 132.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,882, and the median income for a family was $44,118. Males had a median income of $21,490 versus $21,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,862. About 13.3% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Samuel Brown, member of the Oregon Senate
- Sam H. Brown, member of the Oregon Senate, son of Samuel Brown
- Tracy Cramer, member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 22nd district
- Freeman Fitzgerald, footballer who played for the Rock Island Independents, one of the founding teams of the NFL
- Joseph Gervais, pioneer who settled in Oregon Country, the namesake of the city
- Jules Eckert Goodman, playwright who adapted Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island
- Teresa Alonso Leon, member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 22nd district
- Peter G. Stewart, pioneer who settled in Oregon Country, served as city recorder for Gervais
References
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External links
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- Gervais, Oregon
- Cities in Oregon
- Cities in Marion County, Oregon
- Salem metropolitan area, Oregon
- Old Believer communities in the United States
- 1874 establishments in Oregon
- Populated places in the United States established in 1874
- Russian-American culture in Oregon