Canby, Oregon
Encyclopedia
Canby is a city in Clackamas County
, Oregon
, United States
. The population was 15,829 at the 2010 census. It is located on Oregon Route 99E, two miles northeast of Barlow
.
, a Civil War
general who was later killed in the Modoc War
by Captain Jack and his group of warriors.
The area was known as Baker Prairie when the community was founded in 1857. Canby was plat
ted in 1870. Canby was incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly
on February 15, 1893.
, the city has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²), all land.
Entering Canby from the north brings visitors past the Willamette River
, and from the south through the historic community of Aurora
. The Molalla River
passes by the western border of the city.
of 2000, there were 12,790 people, 4,489 households, and 3,366 families residing in the city. The population density
was 3,390.0 people per square mile (1,309.9/km²). There were 4,743 housing units at an average density of 1,257.1 per square mile (485.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.42% White, 0.47% African American, 0.77% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 7.47% from other races
, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.52% of the population.
There were 4,489 households out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples
living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. Households made up of individuals represented 21.2% of all households and 11.0% of all households had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,811, and the median income for a family was $49,690. Males had a median income of $42,145 versus $28,775 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,322. About 6.0% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
.
has been held since 1907. The fairgrounds, located north of Oregon Route 99E, are used in August for the fair and year-round for other events.
and Hart's Reptile World
.
, which includes Canby High School
.
The Union Pacific (formerly a Southern Pacific
mainline) freight and passenger (via Amtrak
) line runs through the center of downtown Canby although Amtrak passenger trains no longer stop here. The Amtrak Cascades
stops in nearby Oregon City
. The Oregon Pacific Railroad branchline to Molalla
interchanges with the Union Pacific mainline at Canby.
Mass transit
The city's bus system is Canby Area Transit
(CAT). CAT buses are free and do not run on weekends or major holidays, and offer connections to Portland's
TriMet
bus system and WES commuter rail system in Wilsonville
, Woodburn
and Oregon City
(bus connections only).
Automobile
Oregon Route 99E bisects the city from east to west.
Waterways
The historic Canby Ferry provides year-round transportation across the Willamette River
(river conditions permitting) between Canby and Wilsonville
.
Aviation
Canby is close to the Aurora State Airport
and the Portland-Mulino Airport, both of which are both served by general aviation
only.
Pedestrian and bicycle
Canby features a paved road which is closed to automobile traffic, the Molalla Forest Road. This road was formerly a private road used by logging trucks, but is now used primarily by bicyclists and pedestrians.
Clackamas County, Oregon
Clackamas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The county was named after the Native Americans living in the area, the Clackamas Indians, who were part of the Chinookan people. As of 2010, the population was 375,992...
, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 15,829 at the 2010 census. It is located on Oregon Route 99E, two miles northeast of Barlow
Barlow, Oregon
Barlow is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 135 at the 2010 census.-History:Barlow is named for William Barlow, the son of Samuel K. Barlow . Samuel bought the donation land claim in which Barlow is located from Thomas McKay on September 17, 1850...
.
History
Canby is named for Edward Richard Sprigg CanbyEdward Canby
Edward Richard Sprigg Canby was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War, Reconstruction era, and the Indian Wars...
, a Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
general who was later killed in the Modoc War
Modoc War
The Modoc War, or Modoc Campaign , was an armed conflict between the Native American Modoc tribe and the United States Army in southern Oregon and northern California from 1872–1873. The Modoc War was the last of the Indian Wars to occur in California or Oregon...
by Captain Jack and his group of warriors.
The area was known as Baker Prairie when the community was founded in 1857. Canby was plat
Plat
A plat in the U.S. is a map, drawn to scale, showing the divisions of a piece of land. Other English-speaking countries generally call such documents a cadastral map or plan....
ted in 1870. Canby was incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly
Oregon Legislative Assembly
The Oregon Legislative Assembly is the state legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. The Legislative Assembly is bicameral, consisting of an upper and lower house: the Senate, whose 30 members are elected to serve four-year terms; and the House of Representatives, with 60 members elected to...
on February 15, 1893.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²), all land.
Entering Canby from the north brings visitors past the Willamette River
Willamette River
The Willamette River is a major tributary of the Columbia River, accounting for 12 to 15 percent of the Columbia's flow. The Willamette's main stem is long, lying entirely in northwestern Oregon in the United States...
, and from the south through the historic community of Aurora
Aurora, Oregon
Aurora is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It was founded as a religious commune in 1856 by Dr. William Keil who named the settlement after his daughter. The population was 918 at the 2010 census...
. The Molalla River
Molalla River
The Molalla River is a tributary of the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon.-Geography:Its headwaters are in Clackamas County, in the Table Rock Wilderness, near Table Rock, in the Cascade Range...
passes by the western border of the city.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 12,790 people, 4,489 households, and 3,366 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 3,390.0 people per square mile (1,309.9/km²). There were 4,743 housing units at an average density of 1,257.1 per square mile (485.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.42% White, 0.47% African American, 0.77% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 7.47% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.52% of the population.
There were 4,489 households out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. Households made up of individuals represented 21.2% of all households and 11.0% of all households had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,811, and the median income for a family was $49,690. Males had a median income of $42,145 versus $28,775 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $19,322. About 6.0% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
Arts and culture
The city's library is part of the Library Information Network of Clackamas CountyLibrary Information Network of Clackamas County
Libraries in Clackamas County is a consortium of the public libraries of Clackamas County, Oregon. It was established in 1977 when the first county-wide funding levy was approved by county voters...
.
Annual cultural events
Canby is the home of the Clackamas County Fairgrounds, where the annual Clackamas County Fair and RodeoClackamas County Fair and Rodeo
The Clackamas Country Fair and Rodeo is a week-long event held at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in the city of Canby in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States during the month of August. The fair has been held yearly since 1907...
has been held since 1907. The fairgrounds, located north of Oregon Route 99E, are used in August for the fair and year-round for other events.
Museums and other points of interest
Canby is home to the Canby Depot MuseumCanby Depot Museum
The Canby Depot Museum is a railway and local history museum in Canby, Oregon and housed in the former Canby Depot building. Exhibits include photographs, school memorabilia, a postal service and doctor/dentist displays, antique toys, telephones, cameras, and a print shop.The Canby Depot is the...
and Hart's Reptile World
Hart's Reptile World
Hart's Reptile World is a family-owned, not-for-profit reptile zoo located in Canby, Oregon, United States. The zoo represents every aspect of the reptile family, from snakes, turtles, tortoises, lizards, alligators, and crocodiles...
.
Education
Canby students are served by the Canby School DistrictCanby School District
Canby School District is an public school district based in Canby, Oregon, United States, and serving students in Canby and the surrounding rural area of Clackamas County, including the community of Carus, parts of the city of Wilsonville, and as far south as the Ninety-one School near Hubbard...
, which includes Canby High School
Canby High School
-Academics:In 2008, 86% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 395 students, 338 graduated, 37 dropped out, 1 received a modified diploma, and 19 are still in high school.-Homebuilding program:...
.
Transportation
RailThe Union Pacific (formerly a Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Railroad
The Southern Pacific Transportation Company , earlier Southern Pacific Railroad and Southern Pacific Company, and usually simply called the Southern Pacific or Espee, was an American railroad....
mainline) freight and passenger (via Amtrak
Amtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "America" and "track". It is headquartered at Union...
) line runs through the center of downtown Canby although Amtrak passenger trains no longer stop here. The Amtrak Cascades
Amtrak Cascades
The Amtrak Cascades is a passenger train route operated by Amtrak in partnership with the states of Washington and Oregon in the Pacific Northwest of the United States and the province of British Columbia in Canada...
stops in nearby Oregon City
Oregon City, Oregon
Oregon City was the first city in the United States west of the Rocky Mountains to be incorporated. It is the county seat of Clackamas County, Oregon...
. The Oregon Pacific Railroad branchline to Molalla
Molalla, Oregon
Molalla is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 5,647 at the 2000 census.-History:Molalla was named after the Molalla River, which in turn was named for the Molala, a Native American tribe that inhabited the area. William H. Vaughan took up a donation land claim in...
interchanges with the Union Pacific mainline at Canby.
Mass transit
The city's bus system is Canby Area Transit
Canby Area Transit
Canby Area Transit or simply CAT is a bus service that provides public transit in the US city of Canby, Oregon, and north to Oregon City. It is operated by the City of Canby, with a hub at the downtown Canby Transit Center....
(CAT). CAT buses are free and do not run on weekends or major holidays, and offer connections to Portland's
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
TriMet
TriMet
TriMet, more formally known as the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon, is a public agency that operates mass transit in a region that spans most of the Portland metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Oregon...
bus system and WES commuter rail system in Wilsonville
Wilsonville, Oregon
Wilsonville is a city primarily in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. A portion of the northern section of the city is in Washington County. Originally founded as Boones Landing due to the Boones Ferry which crossed the Willamette River at the location, the community became Wilsonville in...
, Woodburn
Woodburn, Oregon
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 along Interstate 5 between Portland and Salem...
and Oregon City
Oregon City, Oregon
Oregon City was the first city in the United States west of the Rocky Mountains to be incorporated. It is the county seat of Clackamas County, Oregon...
(bus connections only).
Automobile
Oregon Route 99E bisects the city from east to west.
Waterways
The historic Canby Ferry provides year-round transportation across the Willamette River
Willamette River
The Willamette River is a major tributary of the Columbia River, accounting for 12 to 15 percent of the Columbia's flow. The Willamette's main stem is long, lying entirely in northwestern Oregon in the United States...
(river conditions permitting) between Canby and Wilsonville
Wilsonville, Oregon
Wilsonville is a city primarily in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. A portion of the northern section of the city is in Washington County. Originally founded as Boones Landing due to the Boones Ferry which crossed the Willamette River at the location, the community became Wilsonville in...
.
Aviation
Canby is close to the Aurora State Airport
Aurora State Airport
Aurora State Airport is a public airport located one mile northwest of the central business district of Aurora, a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It is owned by the Oregon Department of Aviation.Although most U.S...
and the Portland-Mulino Airport, both of which are both served by general aviation
General aviation
General aviation is one of the two categories of civil aviation. It refers to all flights other than military and scheduled airline and regular cargo flights, both private and commercial. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered parachutes to large, non-scheduled cargo jet flights...
only.
Pedestrian and bicycle
Canby features a paved road which is closed to automobile traffic, the Molalla Forest Road. This road was formerly a private road used by logging trucks, but is now used primarily by bicyclists and pedestrians.
Notable people
- Jay BallerJay BallerJay Scot Baller is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Kansas City Royals. Baller spent parts of six different seasons in the major leagues but never was able to stick with a big league time for an entire campaign...
, baseball player - Howard C. BeltonHoward C. BeltonHoward C. Belton was an American farmer from the state of Oregon. A native of Algona, Iowa, he served as the nineteenth Treasurer of the State of Oregon after appointment by Oregon Governor Mark O. Hatfield...
, Oregon State Treasurer - Ed ColemanEd Coleman (baseball)Parke Edward Coleman is a former professional baseball player who played Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1932–1935 and the St. Louis Browns from 1935–1936...
, baseball player - Ralph ColemanRalph ColemanRalph O. Coleman was a college baseball coach at Oregon State University for 35 years.-Early life:Coleman was born in Canby, Oregon in 1895 and graduated from Canby High School...
, baseball coach - Derek DevineDerek DevineDerek Devine is an American football quarterback for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
, football player - Joni HarmsJoni HarmsJoni Harms is an American country music singer-songwriter. Between 1990 and 2004, Harms released four studio albums. She also charted two singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart...
, country musician - Bill MorganBill Morgan (American football)Elmer William "Bill" Morgan was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for four seasons for the New York Giants....
, football player - Alan OlsenAlan OlsenAlan Randal Olsen is a Republican American politician who serves in the Oregon State Senate, representing Oregon's 20th Senate district in southeastern Clackamas County, including the cities of Barlow, Canby, Gladstone, Johnson City, Oregon City, and portions of Milwaukie...
, Oregon State Senator - Larry Owings, NCAA Wrestling Champion
- Kurt SchraderKurt SchraderKurt Schrader is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly.-Early life, education, and early career:...
, U.S. Representative from Oregon - Martha SchraderMartha SchraderMartha Northam Schrader is a Democratic American politician who served in the Oregon State Senate, representing Oregon's 20th Senate district in southeastern Clackamas County, including the cities of Barlow, Canby, Gladstone, Johnson City, Oregon City, and portions of Milwaukie.-Early life:Born...
, Oregon State Senator - Aaron E. WaiteAaron E. WaiteAaron E. Waite was an American judge and politician. He was the 4th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court serving from 1859 to 1862. He was the first chief justice after Oregon became a state on February 14, 1859...
, Oregon Supreme Court justice
External links
- Listing for Canby in the Oregon Blue BookOregon Blue BookThe Oregon Blue Book is the official directory and fact book for the U.S. state of Oregon copyrighted by the Oregon Secretary of State and published by the Office of the Secretary's Archives Division. As Governor Ted Kulongoski notes in his introduction for the 2005–2006 edition, it "provides...