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27-655: North Powder is a city in Union County , Oregon , United States. The population was 439 at the 2010 census . North Powder was platted in 1885 or 1886 along the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company rail line, having been a stage stop before then. David Eccles , a Mormon businessman, created the Hall Brothers Lumber Company in the town once the railway arrived. North Powder prospered because it had an icehouse that supplied

54-466: A boardercross course as well as a well maintained cross-country (Nordic) ski trails complete with its own Nordic center building. Several backcountry skiing opportunities exist in the nearby area, including Angell Basin. The ski area resides in the Elkhorn Range of eastern Oregon's Blue Mountains (unrelated to the same named range in southwestern Montana ). This article about

81-405: A county seat resulted in competition, based on geography and on economic and population growth, between La Grande and the city of Union . The county seat alternated between Union and La Grande until it permanently came to rest at La Grande in 1905. Between 1875 and 1913, adjustments were made between Union County's borders and the borders of Baker, Umatilla, and Wallowa counties. According to

108-628: A political party in Union County belong to the Republican Party . In the 2016 presidential election , 65 percent of Union County voters voted for Republican Donald Trump , while 25 percent voted for Democrat Hillary Clinton and 10 percent of voters either voted for a Third Party candidate or wrote in a candidate. These numbers show a large shift away from the Democratic party towards third-party candidates when compared to

135-560: A warm-summer Mediterranean climate , abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. As of the census of 2010, there were 439 people, 184 households, and 111 families living in the city. The population density was 685.9 inhabitants per square mile (264.8/km). There were 214 housing units at an average density of 334.4 per square mile (129.1/km). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White , 0.5% African American , 1.6% Native American , 0.5% Asian , 2.3% from other races , and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.9% of

162-446: A household in the county was $ 33,738, and the median income for a family was $ 40,520. Males had a median income of $ 33,028 versus $ 21,740 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,907. About 8.50% of families and 13.80% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.60% of those under age 18 and 9.50% of those age 65 or over. Like the rest of eastern Oregon, the majority of registered voters who are part of

189-626: Is located in Oregon State House District 58 which is currently represented by Bobby Levy . It is also located in Oregon State Senate District 29 , represented by Bill Hansell . Both Levy and Hansell are registered Republicans . Union County is represented and governed by three commissioners . The Union County Board of Commissioners is currently made up of Paul Anderes, Matt Scarfo, and Donna Beverage. The initial economic interest in Union County

216-461: The 2012 presidential election , when 63.2% of Union Country voters voted for Mitt Romney , 32.9% voted for Barack Obama , and 3.8% of voters either voted for a third party candidate or wrote in a candidate . In 2020, however, the third party turnout dropped to 2.62% and Joe Biden won 28.47% of the vote, but the Republican lean remained with Trump winning over 68% of the vote. Union County

243-851: The Anthony Lakes (and its ski area ), Minam River , Mount Emily , Blue Mountains , Umatilla National Forest , Wallowa–Whitman National Forest (including Eagle Cap Wilderness ), Catherine Creek State Park , Hilgard Junction State Recreation Area , Thief Valley Reservoir , Cove Hot Springs Pool , the Hot Lake Hotel (first built in the 1860s due to nearby hot springs ), and the Eagle Cap Excursion Train . 45°19′38″N 118°5′36″W  /  45.32722°N 118.09333°W  / 45.32722; -118.09333 Anthony Lakes (ski area) The resort also offers snowcat skiing on nearby peaks, and includes

270-621: The Grande Ronde Valley was the first part to be settled. During the 1860s, population growth in eastern Oregon prompted the State Legislature to split Umatilla and Baker Counties from Wasco County in 1862. Further settlement in the Grande Ronde Valley led to the division of Baker County to create Union County on October 14, 1864. The county doubled in population between 1880 and 1890. The choice of

297-484: The United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,039 square miles (5,280 km ), of which 2,037 square miles (5,280 km ) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km ) (0.1%) is water. The Forest Service owns 47% of the land in the county. As of the 2010 census , there were 25,748 people, 10,501 households, and 6,804 families living in the county. The population density

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324-515: The refrigerator cars of Pacific Fruit Express until the icehouse burned down in the 1930s. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.64 square miles (1.66 km), all of it land. 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, North Powder has

351-405: The 10,501 households, 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.2% were non-families, and 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.89. The median age was 40.0 years. The median income for a household in

378-503: The 8 counties of eastern Oregon. As of the 2020 census , the population was 26,196. The county comprises the La Grande micropolitan statistical area and the county seat is La Grande . According to Oregon Geographic Names , the county is named for the town of Union . Union County was originally part of Baker County (which was originally a part of Wasco County, which was originally part of Clackamas County). The northern end of

405-418: The age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under

432-460: The age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 24,167, and the median income for a family was $ 27,188. Males had a median income of $ 27,500 versus $ 19,063 for females. The per capita income for

459-484: The city was $ 11,231. About 22.1% of families and 25.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 39.6% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over. Anthony Lakes ski area is west of North Powder, in the Elkhorn Mountains and Wallowa–Whitman National Forest . Union County, Oregon Union County is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon , and one of

486-466: The city. The population density was 797.7 inhabitants per square mile (308.0/km). There were 209 housing units at an average density of 340.9 per square mile (131.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.32% White, 0.61% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander , and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.07% of the population. There were 184 households, out of which 32.1% had children under

513-517: The county board of commissioners has supported a "strategic investment program" for another wind power project in Oregon , Horizon Wind Energy's proposed Antelope Ridge Wind Farm; after delays due to concerns about the project's impact on wildlife, the project has received support from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife . Nearby mountains and streams offer hunting, fishing, skiing, and camping, all of which attract vacationers. Attractions include

540-442: The county was $ 42,162 and the median income for a family was $ 52,558. Males had a median income of $ 40,720 versus $ 30,373 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 22,947. About 10.5% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 census , there were 24,530 people, 9,740 households, and 6,516 families living in

567-457: The county. The population density was 12 people per square mile (4.6 people/km ). There were 10,603 housing units at an average density of 5 units per square mile (1.9/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 94.29% White , 0.85% Native American , 0.85% Asian , 0.62% Pacific Islander , 0.51% Black / African American , 1.22% from other races , and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanics and Latinos of any race constitute 2.45% of

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594-439: The population. There were 184 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

621-430: The population. 20.2% were of German , 15.5% American , 12.2% English and 10.5% Irish ancestry. There were 9,740 households, out of which 30.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.10% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.80% had someone living alone who

648-532: Was 12.6 inhabitants per square mile (4.9/km ). There were 11,489 housing units at an average density of 5.6 units per square mile (2.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 93.1% white, 1.1% American Indian, 0.9% Pacific islander, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% black or African American, 1.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 25.2% were German , 17.8% were Irish , 17.3% were English , and 6.9% were American . Of

675-427: Was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age in the city was 43.1 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 489 people, 184 households, and 130 families living in

702-458: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.94. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 12.10% from 18 to 24, 23.50% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males. The median income for

729-521: Was mining, but most of the mines in the area were annexed by Baker County in 1901. The local economy continues to be based on natural resources , including farming (wheat, fruit, vegetables, mint, and grass seed), ranching (cattle and sheep), and timber . The ridges of Pyles Canyon are the site of the Elkhorn Valley Wind Farm, owned and operated by Horizon Wind Energy and whose power is sold to Idaho Power . Since October 2010,

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