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Clackamas, Oregon

Clackamas is a town located in Clackamas County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,177.

Geography

\nClackamas is located at 45°24'36" North, 122°33'37" West (45.409942, -122.560180)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 5,177 people, 2,000 households, and 1,336 families residing in the town. The population density is 938.4/km² (2,425.3/mi²). There are 2,133 housing units at an average density of 386.6/km² (999.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 85.28% White, 1.08% African American, 0.66% Native American, 6.32% Asian, 0.33% Pacific Islander, 2.70% from other races, and 3.63% from two or more races. 5.95% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,000 households out of which 36.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% are married couples living together, 11.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% are non-families. 25.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.12. In the town the population is spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.3 males. The median income for a household in the town is $44,478, and the median income for a family is $50,607. Males have a median income of $40,614 versus $26,863 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,672. 9.4% of the population and 8.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 12.1% are under the age of 18 and 8.6% are 65 or older.