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Woodburn, OR

Woodburn is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. Incorporated in 1889, the community had been platted in 1871 after the arrival of the railroad. The city is located in the northern end of the Willamette Valley between Portland and Salem. Interstate 5 connects it to major cities to the north and south. Oregon routes 211, 214, 219, and 99E also serve the city, as do Union Pacific and Willamette Valley Railway freight rail lines. Woodburn is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area. With a population of 26,013 at the 2020 census, it is the third-most populous in that metropolitan area after Salem and Keizer.

Originally, the area around Woodburn was inhabited by the Kalapuya Native Americans. After the Provisional Government of Oregon set up land claims in the Oregon Country, the United States annexed much of the Pacific Northwest and established the Oregon Territory in 1848. Congress passed the Donation Land Claim Act in 1850 and many earlier land claims became donation land claims.

During the litigation over title in the land, Settlemier borrowed money from capitalist William Reed with the land as collateral. When Reed began to build a railroad through the area, he decided to run the line through what became Woodburn in anticipation of acquiring the land himself, as he expected Settlemier to default on the mortgage. However, Settlemier did not default and eventually, his case made it to the Supreme Court of the United States in Settlemier v. Sullivan, 97 U.S. 444 (1878). He gained a favorable ruling and retained the land.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.37 square miles (13.91 km²), all of it land.

Woodburn places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents with access to quality healthcare services, wellness programs, and medical expertise at Legacy Medical Group–Woodburn Health Center. The Woodburn Aquatics offers swimming lessons, aquatic fitness classes, and open swim sessions, making it a perfect spot for all ages to stay active. Legends Fitness provides a full-service gym experience with state-of-the-art equipment, group classes, and personal training options. For those seeking relaxation, the West Coast Spas offers massages, facials, and other rejuvenating treatments. Yoga Escape and Escape To Yoga offers various yoga classes that cater to different skill levels and fitness goals.

The top sites in Woodburn, OR are OGA Golf Course, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and Settlemier Park.

Population: 18,336 (2020). ZIP Code: 04038. Area code: 575. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Area: 5.37 square miles (13.91 km²).

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What is the economy of Woodburn, OR?

Woodburn’s economy is primarily driven by agriculture, with the city’s fertile soil and favorable climate making it a productive region for a variety of crops. Other major industries in the area include manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The city’s strategic location within the greater Portland metropolitan area, combined with its skilled workforce and access to transportation infrastructure, has made it an attractive destination for businesses and industry.

What are the demographics of Woodburn, OR?

Woodburn, OR is home to a population of 26.2k people, of which 80.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 29.3% of Woodburn, OR residents were born outside of the country (7.68k people). In 2022, there were 1.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.96k people) in Woodburn, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.77k Other (Hispanic) and 5.18k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the history of Woodburn, OR?

Originally, the area around Woodburn was inhabited by the Kalapuya Native Americans. After the Provisional Government of Oregon set up land claims in the Oregon Country, the United States annexed much of the Pacific Northwest and established the Oregon Territory in 1848. Congress passed the Donation Land Claim Act in 1850 and many earlier land claims became donation land claims. Eli C. Cooley, Bradford S. Bonney, George Leisure, and Jean B. Ducharme all established donation land claims on the eastern part of the French Prairie where Woodburn would later be founded.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Woodburn

Visit Oregon

Data USA

OGA Golf Course

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Settlemier Park

Legacy Medical Group–Woodburn Health Center

Woodburn Aquatics

Legends Fitness

West Coast Spas

Yoga Escape

Escape To Yoga

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