White City, Oregon

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White City is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined White City as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 5,466 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Locations
4 External links

[edit] Geography

White City is located at 42°26′0″N, 122°50′2″W (42.433434, -122.833997)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 5,466 people, 1,761 households, and 1,384 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,140.8/km² (2,956.0/mi²). There were 1,841 housing units at an average density of 384.2/km² (995.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.47% White, 0.18% African American, 1.48% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 8.16% from other races, and 4.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.50% of the population.

There were 1,761 households out of which 47.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 34.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,342, and the median income for a family was $30,743. Males had a median income of $27,175 versus $20,784 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,253. About 18.9% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.6% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

ESRI estimates 2005 population in the 97503 zip code at 9,946.

[edit] Locations

Downtown White City extends along Oregon State Route 62, plus a short stretch of Antelope Road on either side. There is a post office, supermarket, restaurants, lumber yard, farm supply, two gas stations, several thrift stores, a gym, and a number of other small businesses. Ref: business patterns

Civic center is 1/2 mile east and a block north of Antelope Road. There is the sheriff's office, social service center, and the White City branch of the Jackson County Library.

Community Health Center is on Division Street.

VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics, formerly the VA Domicilliary, is at 8495 Crater Lake Avenue.

White City Industrial Park is west of Highway 62 and is southern Oregon's largest factory area. On its west side is the Nature Conservancy's Agate Desert Preserve. This area of vernal pools contains what is perhaps the most northerly habitat of fairy shrimp. Also, north and south of the Industrial Park lies the two segments of the Denman Wildlife Area[1][2], a state-run preserve. Ths southern segment features several small lakes where waterfowl can often be seen. Some hunting for upland birds is allowed here. The northern segment lies along the Rogue River and Little Butte Creek. Much of this is bottomland and contains remnants of the World War II Camp White army training base. There are several ammunition storage areas there.

TouVelle State Recreation Site is located along Table Rock Road where it crosses the Rogue River. It features boat landings and picnic grounds. Trails lead from here into the Denman Wildlife Area.

Along Oregon State Route 140, the Lake-of-the-Woods Highway, one can find, near the Lakeview Road crossing, the Hoover Ponds County Park. Then comes the White City Sports Park. Farther east is the Stone Ridge Golf Course. A firing range is located south of the sports park.

In 2005 property values in White City climbed steeply. New home and street construction was visible everywhere. By 2006 the increase in land value had slowed somewhat, but new construction continues.