Scappoose is a city in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. It was named for a nearby stream, which drains the southern part of the county. The name "Scappoose" is of Native American origin, and is said to mean "gravelly plain." The population was 8,010 at the 2020 census.

Government

The Mayor is elected for a two-year term and is chair of the City Council.

The City Manager supervisions and general management of all City operations and ensures that Council policy is carried out and that laws and municipal code are in compliance.

The City Council consists of a mayor and six councilors elected from the City at large who are residents of the City. Three Councilors each are elected for four year terms every two years. The Council sets policy and retains legislative authority. Meetings are usually held on the first and third Monday of every month.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.

Climate

This region experiences warm and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above . According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Scappoose has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Scappoose had a population of 8,010 and a median age of 39.0 years; 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 93.7 males age 18 and over.

99.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.2% lived in rural areas.

There were 3,094 households in Scappoose, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 51.1% were married-couple households, 16.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

! Race !! Number !! Percent

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| White || 6,709 || 83.8%

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| Black or African American || 70 || 0.9%

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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 112 || 1.4%

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| Asian || 136 || 1.7%

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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 31 || 0.4%

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| Some other race || 208 || 2.6%

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| Two or more races || 744 || 9.3%

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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 605 || 7.6%

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2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 6,592 people, 2,536 households, and 1,791 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,698 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 0.4% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 2,536 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01. Scappoose is also the home of Oregon Aero, Inc., a supplier of aeronautic seats and helmets.

On April 6, 2009, the Scappoose City Council voted to significantly reduce development fees in an effort in encourage new industrial and commercial development. Also, the council waived business license fees for Scappoose-based businesses in 2010.

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File:PeaceCandleScapoose.jpg|The Peace Candle of the World, toward the south end of Scappoose.

File:NEXRAD KRTX near Scappoose, OR.jpg|NEXRAD weather radar of the National Weather Service on Dixie Mountain Road.

File:Scappoose Marina 03.jpg|Scappoose Marina.

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Education

Grant Watts Elementary, Petersen Elementary, Scappoose Middle School and Scappoose High School are part of the Scappoose School District, which also has one school in Portland on Sauvie Island, and two schools in Warren, including Warren Elementary and the South Columbia Family School.

Transportation

Airports

  • Scappoose Industrial Airpark, a public-use airport northeast of the city.
  • Chinook Ultralight Airpark, a private-use airport east of the city.
  • Grabhorn's Airport, a private-use airport north of the city.

Rail lines

  • Northern Pacific Railway

Highways

  • U.S. Route 30 in Oregon

Public transit

  • The county-operated Columbia County Rider bus service connects Scappoose with downtown Portland.

Notable people

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  • Derek Anderson – former NFL quarterback and Pro Bowl selection in 2007, former Oregon State University quarterback
  • CC Barber – Miss Oregon beauty pageant titleholder
  • Roy Hennessey – nurseryman
  • Bruce Hugo – politician
  • Betsy Johnson – politician
  • David Mayo – NFL linebacker for the Washington Commanders, former Texas State University linebacker
  • Judith Pella – writer
  • Greg Strobel – former college wrestling head coach at Lehigh, two-time NCAA champion for Oregon State
  • Sara Jean Underwood – Playboy Playmate, July 2006; 2007 Playmate of the Year
  • Willy Vlautin – author, singer, songwriter

References

  • Entry for Scappoose in the Oregon Blue Book
  • City charter