34-550: Stayton is a city in Marion County, Oregon , United States, located 12 miles (19 km) southeast of the state capital , Salem , on Oregon Route 22 . It is south of Sublimity and east of Aumsville . Located on the North Santiam River , Stayton is a regional agricultural and light manufacturing center. The population was 8,244 at the 2020 census . Established in 1872, it was incorporated in 1891. Stayton
68-464: A board of commissioners (BOC) of three members elected countywide to 4-year terms. In Marion County these are partisan races. Commissioners, who are full-time, salaried officials, have executive, legislative, and quasi-judicial powers (the latter in land-use cases). The Board of Commissioners serves as the governing body. The commissioners elect their chair annually; in practice, in Marion County
102-682: A few times throughout the winter season; the city has been known to see major snow and ice storms. Spring can bring rather unpredictable weather, resulting from brief warm spells, to thunderstorms rolling off the Cascade Range. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Stayton was −7 °F (−22 °C), on December 8, 1972. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Stayton has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate , abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. As of
136-726: A household in the city was $ 34,004, and the median income for a family was $ 41,389. Males had a median income of $ 32,437 versus $ 24,067 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,740. About 11.5% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over. Stayton is served by the North Santiam School District . Public schools in Stayton include Stayton High School , Stayton Middle/Intermediate School, and Stayton Elementary School. Private Catholic schools include Regis High School and St. Mary Elementary School. Santiam Hospital
170-436: A household in the county was $ 40,314, and the median income for a family was $ 46,202. Males had a median income of $ 33,841 versus $ 26,283 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,408. About 9.60% of families and 13.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.10% of those under age 18 and 7.40% of those age 65 or over. Marion County is among the 24 of Oregon's 36 counties that operate under
204-462: A laundry had been established by Kee Sing and Tom. The first newspaper, The Stayton Sun , was published in 1889 by T. H. McGill. The founder of Stayton, Drury Stayton, originally wanted to name the city after his daughter, Florence Stayton. After his petition was denied by the post office because another city in Oregon was named Florence, he chose Stayton and named a street after his daughter. The city
238-410: A major tourist destination in the region, popular for its camping, and for its waterfalls. Marion County, Oregon Marion County is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon . The population was 345,920 at the 2020 census , making it the 5th most populous county in Oregon. The county seat is Salem , which is also the state capital of Oregon. The county was originally named
272-687: Is located in the Willamette Valley . Marion County was created by the Provisional Legislature of Oregon on July 5, 1843, as the Champooick District , one of the original four districts of the Oregon Country along with Twality (later Washington ), Clackamas , and Yamhill counties. The four districts were redesignated as counties in 1845. Originally, this political entity stretched southward to
306-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
340-436: Is one of 13 counties to have voted for Barack Obama in 2008 , Mitt Romney in 2012 , Donald Trump in 2016 , and Joe Biden in 2020 . Agriculture and food processing are important to the county's economy, as are lumber, manufacturing, and education. Marion County is the leader in agricultural production among all other Oregon counties. Marion County has 10,640 acres (43.1 km ) planted in orchards. The marionberry
374-640: Is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area . Stayton was founded by Drury Smith Stayton, who purchased the town site in 1866 and built a carding mill and sawmill on a watercourse of the North Santiam River. In 1872, he platted the town site, and that same year the community received a post office. A ferry crossing of the Santiam River operated from 1876 until a bridge was constructed in 1888. By 1880,
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#1732776338447408-573: Is the lone hospital in the city. Stayton Public Library, one of 18 members of Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service, is the sole library in the city. The only state highway is Route 22 , which is located on the north side of Stayton, separating it from Sublimity . Local attractions include Pioneer Park with the Stayton–Jordan Bridge , a covered bridge . A copy of the Jordan Bridge that spanned Thomas Creek east of Scio , it
442-506: The 2000 census , there were 284,834 people, 101,641 households, and 70,437 families living in the county. The population density was 241 inhabitants per square mile (93/km ). There were 108,174 housing units at an average density of 91 units per square mile (35 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 81.62% White , 0.89% Black or African American , 1.44% Native American , 1.75% Asian , 0.36% Pacific Islander , 10.58% from other races , and 3.35% from two or more races. 17.10% of
476-539: The 2010 census , there were 315,335 people, 112,957 households, and 77,044 families living in the county. The population density was 266.7 inhabitants per square mile (103.0/km ). There were 120,948 housing units at an average density of 102.3 units per square mile (39.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 78.2% white, 1.9% Asian, 1.6% American Indian, 1.1% black or African American, 0.7% Pacific islander, 12.6% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 24.3% of
510-521: The California border and eastward to the Rocky Mountains . With the creation of Wasco , Linn , Polk , and other counties, its area was reduced in size. Marion County's present geographical boundaries were established in 1856. In 1849, Salem was designated the county seat. The territorial capital was moved from Oregon City to Salem in 1852. The ensuing controversy over the location of
544-722: The Champooick District , after Champoeg (earlier Champooick ), a meeting place on the Willamette River . On September 3, 1849, the territorial legislature renamed it in honor of Francis Marion , a Continental Army general from South Carolina who served in the American Revolutionary War . Marion County is part of the Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Portland - Vancouver -Salem, OR- WA Combined Statistical Area . It
578-648: The Pacific Northwest . Summers in Stayton are warm and relatively sunny but can, on occasion, be wet. The warmest month is August with a daytime average of 80.8 °F (27.1 °C) and an average low of 51 °F (10.6 °C). Because of its inland location, Stayton can experience heat waves , in July and August particularly, with air temperatures sometimes rising over 90 °F (32 °C). Winters are described as somewhat mild and very wet. Cold snaps can occur and last for several days, and snowfall occurs
612-564: The census of 2010, there were 7,644 people, 2,882 households, and 2,031 families living in the city. The population density was 2,691.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,039.2/km). There were 3,049 housing units at an average density of 1,073.6 per square mile (414.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 87.7% White , 14.3% Hispanic or Latino , 1.4% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 0.5% African American , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 5.9% from other races , and 3.6% from two or more races. There were 2,882 households, of which 38.1% had children under
646-515: The Commissioners and three public members. County commissioners appoint and oversee non-elected department heads, officers, boards, and commissions. In addition to the Board of Commissioners, the county has non-partisan positions that are elected in county-wide elections for four year terms: Assessor, Clerk, Treasurer, District Attorney, and Sheriff. Further, the county elects one Justice of
680-509: The Peace (Justice Court Judge) to a six year term. These officers are accountable to the voters, rather than to the Board of Commissioners, although they work with the Commissioners in establishing a county budget. All are full-time, paid county officers. Although Democrats took the presidential vote with pluralities in 1996 , 2008 , and 2020 , no Democrat has carried a majority of the county since Lyndon Johnson in 1964 . Marion County
714-428: The age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.15. The median age in
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#1732776338447748-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
782-609: The capital was settled in 1864 when Salem was confirmed as the state capital. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,193 square miles (3,090 km ), of which 1,182 square miles (3,060 km ) is land and 10 square miles (26 km ) (0.9%) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 345,920 people, the racial make up of the county was 61.8% non-Hispanic white, 1.1% African American, .9% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 4.9% of two or more races, and 27.7% Hispanic. As of
816-482: The chair rotates annually. The BOC is responsible for accepting funds from sources outside the county, strategic planning, and enacting ordinances as needed to carry out plans and serve the public. The BOC also prepares a county budget in cooperation with the elected heads of the various departments. The BOC is required by law to appoint a Budget Officer who presents a budget to the Budget Committee composed of
850-558: The city was 35 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 6,816 people, 2,519 households, and 1,851 families living in the city. The population density was 2,525.3 inhabitants per square mile (975.0/km). There were 2,654 housing units at an average density of 983.3 per square mile (379.7/km). The racial makeup of
884-528: The city was 90.95% White, 9.18% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 1.50% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.13% African American, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 3.84% from other races, and 2.89% from two or more races. There were 2,519 households, out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who
918-552: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 18.4% were of German , 9.2% English , 8.2% American and 7.4% Irish ancestry. 80.8% spoke English , 14.8% Spanish and 1.4% Russian as their first language. There were 101,641 households, out of which 34.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.70% were married couples living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.50% had someone living alone who
952-423: The population. In terms of ancestry, 22.1% were German , 11.4% were English , 11.0% were Irish , and 4.7% were American . Of the 112,957 households, 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.8% were non-families, and 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
986-467: Was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.23. The median age was 35.1 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 46,069 and the median income for a family was $ 54,661. Males had a median income of $ 39,239 versus $ 32,288 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,915. About 11.7% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 23.8% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over. As of
1020-460: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.19. In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.40% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.50 males. The median income for
1054-465: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.14. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males. The median income for
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1088-492: Was incorporated as the Town of Stayton in 1891 after a failed attempt in 1884. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.86 square miles (7.41 km), of which 2.84 square miles (7.36 km) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km) is water. Stayton experiences a temperate climate that is usually described as oceanic with mild, damp winters and relatively dry, warm summers, like most of
1122-405: Was moved to the park in 1988. Destroyed by fire in 1994, it was rebuilt and painted white. It is used for social occasions such as weddings. Kingston Prairie Preserve , 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Stayton, protects a remnant of the native prairie that was once common in the central Willamette Valley. Silver Falls State Park is northeast of Stayton; it is the largest state park in Oregon and
1156-758: Was named after the county. Government, however, is the county's main employer and economic base. Marion County is the home of Willamette University , Corban University , and Chemeketa Community College . All of Marion County is within the Chemeketa community college district. Public K-12 school districts include: State-operated schools: The Oregon School for the Blind closed in 2009. Bureau of Indian Education -affiliated tribal school: 44°55′N 122°35′W / 44.91°N 122.58°W / 44.91; -122.58 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
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