The Ontario Micropolitan Statistical Area (or Ontario μSA), as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties – one in southeastern Oregon and one in southwestern Idaho, anchored by the city of Ontario.
As of the 2000 census, the area had a population of 52,193 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 53,844).[1]
Counties
editCommunities
edit- Adrian, Oregon
- Arock, Oregon (unincorporated)
- Brogan, Oregon (unincorporated)
- Fruitland, Idaho
- Jordan Valley, Oregon
- Juntura, Oregon (unincorporated)
- McDermitt, Nevada-Oregon (unincorporated; partial)
- New Plymouth, Idaho
- Nyssa, Oregon
- Ontario, Oregon (Principal city)
- Payette, Idaho (Payette County seat)
- Riverside, Oregon (unincorporated)
- Rome, Oregon (unincorporated)
- Vale, Oregon (Malheur County seat)
Demographics
editAs of the census[2] of 2000, there were 52,193 people, 17,592 households, and 12,920 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 81.49% White, 0.78% African American, 0.96% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 12.73% from other races, and 2.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.22% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $31,644, and the median income for a family was $36,551. Males had a median income of $28,065 versus $21,593 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $14,410.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original (CSV) on June 15, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.