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Winchester Bay, Oregon

April 10, 2024

Winchester Bay, formerly Umpqua City, is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Winchester Bay as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population of the CDP was 382 at the 2010 census.[5] The community of Umpqua City was established in 1850.[6]

Winchester Bay, Oregon
Census-designated place (CDP)
Motto: 
"Crab Capital of the World"
Location of Winchester Bay, Oregon
Coordinates: 43°40′37″N 124°10′29″W / 43.67694°N 124.17472°W / 43.67694; -124.17472
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyDouglas
Area
[1]
 • Total3.55 sq mi (9.21 km2)
 • Land2.65 sq mi (6.86 km2)
 • Water0.91 sq mi (2.34 km2)
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total462
 • Density174.41/sq mi (67.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
97467
Area code(s)458 and 541
FIPS code41-83050[3]
GNIS feature ID1152475[4]

Geography and climate edit

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.1 km2), of which 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) is land and 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2), or 26.24%, is water.[7]

Climate data for Winchester Bay, Oregon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 70
(21) 		80
(27) 		82
(28) 		93
(34) 		98
(37) 		98
(37) 		101
(38) 		102
(39) 		101
(38) 		94
(34) 		80
(27) 		69
(21) 		102
(39)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 53.9
(12.2) 		55.3
(12.9) 		56.4
(13.6) 		58.9
(14.9) 		62.5
(16.9) 		65.6
(18.7) 		69.6
(20.9) 		70.4
(21.3) 		70.8
(21.6) 		64.8
(18.2) 		57.7
(14.3) 		52.8
(11.6) 		61.6
(16.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 39.3
(4.1) 		38.8
(3.8) 		39.5
(4.2) 		41.9
(5.5) 		46.0
(7.8) 		49.4
(9.7) 		51.8
(11.0) 		51.9
(11.1) 		50.0
(10.0) 		45.7
(7.6) 		42.0
(5.6) 		39.4
(4.1) 		44.6
(7.0)
Record low °F (°C) 12
(−11) 		16
(−9) 		23
(−5) 		24
(−4) 		28
(−2) 		30
(−1) 		35
(2) 		33
(1) 		28
(−2) 		25
(−4) 		17
(−8) 		10
(−12) 		10
(−12)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 11.14
(283) 		10.59
(269) 		10.35
(263) 		6.06
(154) 		3.58
(91) 		2.52
(64) 		0.35
(8.9) 		0.67
(17) 		2.60
(66) 		6.18
(157) 		10.63
(270) 		12.21
(310) 		76.88
(1,953)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.7
(1.8) 		0.2
(0.51) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0.3
(0.76) 		1.2
(3.0)
Average rainy days 19.4 17.0 18.9 16.4 12.9 9.4 4.5 4.6 6.1 12.2 20.3 19.3 161.0
Average relative humidity (%) 85 84 82 78 76 75 72 73 73 80 84 86 79
Source 1: [8]
Source 2: [9][10]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020462—
U.S. Decennial Census[11][2]

2000 Census data edit

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 488 people, 238 households, and 139 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 183.6 inhabitants per square mile (70.9/km2). There were 362 housing units at an average density of 136.2 per square mile (52.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.11% White, 1.43% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population. There were 238 households, out of which 16.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.57.

In the CDP, the population was 16.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 29.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.7 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,139, and the median income for a family was $37,292. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $22,321 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,307. About 17.9% of families and 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.1% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy edit

The local Winchester Bay Merchant Association promotes economic development in the community.[12] Tourism is a significant component of the economy with recreational vehicle use on the nearby sand dunes, tours of the Umpqua River Lighthouse, and crabbing in the bay as the primary attractions. Winchester Bay, formerly referred to as Whistling Basin by the small Native American population, has seen a marked increase in tourism despite being a sparsely populated outpost. The merchant association has dubbed the community as the "Crab Capital of the World." The largest annual activity is the annual Dune Fest, usually a five-day event.[13] In recent years, Siuslaw National Forest enforcement of alcohol consumption and under-age drinking was enacted to improve safety for participants.[14][15] Medical care is available at Lower Umpqua Hospital in nearby Reedsport.[16]

References edit

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Winchester Bay CDP, Oregon". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
  6. ^ . Collections & Research. Coos County Historical Society. Archived from the original on December 30, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
  7. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Winchester Bay CDP, Oregon". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
  8. ^ "Winchester Bay, Oregon Climate". www.bestplaces.net. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  9. ^ "Winchester Bay OR Climate Averages, Monthly Weather ..." www.weatherwx.com. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  10. ^ "NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  12. ^ Home Page
  13. ^ Dune Fest - Winchester Bay, Oregon
  14. ^ Siuslaw National Forest – Alcohol Ban for OHV Riding Areas
  15. ^ The World Link: Feds to ban dunes drinking
  16. ^ Your Caring Neighbor in Coastal Douglas County – Lower Umpqua Hospital

External links edit

  Media related to Winchester Bay, Oregon at Wikimedia Commons

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winchester, oregon, winchester, formerly, umpqua, city, unincorporated, community, douglas, county, oregon, united, states, statistical, purposes, united, states, census, bureau, defined, winchester, census, designated, place, census, definition, area, precise. Winchester Bay formerly Umpqua City is an unincorporated community in Douglas County Oregon United States For statistical purposes the United States Census Bureau has defined Winchester Bay as a census designated place CDP The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name The population of the CDP was 382 at the 2010 census 5 The community of Umpqua City was established in 1850 6 Winchester Bay OregonCensus designated place CDP Motto Crab Capital of the World Location of Winchester Bay OregonCoordinates 43 40 37 N 124 10 29 W 43 67694 N 124 17472 W 43 67694 124 17472CountryUnited StatesStateOregonCountyDouglasArea 1 Total3 55 sq mi 9 21 km2 Land2 65 sq mi 6 86 km2 Water0 91 sq mi 2 34 km2 Elevation23 ft 7 m Population 2020 2 Total462 Density174 41 sq mi 67 33 km2 Time zoneUTC 8 Pacific PST Summer DST UTC 7 PDT ZIP code97467Area code s 458 and 541FIPS code41 83050 3 GNIS feature ID1152475 4 Contents 1 Geography and climate 2 Demographics 2 1 2000 Census data 3 Economy 4 References 5 External linksGeography and climate editAccording to the United States Census Bureau the CDP has a total area of 3 1 square miles 8 1 km2 of which 2 3 square miles 6 0 km2 is land and 0 81 square miles 2 1 km2 or 26 24 is water 7 Climate data for Winchester Bay OregonMonth Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearRecord high F C 70 21 80 27 82 28 93 34 98 37 98 37 101 38 102 39 101 38 94 34 80 27 69 21 102 39 Mean daily maximum F C 53 9 12 2 55 3 12 9 56 4 13 6 58 9 14 9 62 5 16 9 65 6 18 7 69 6 20 9 70 4 21 3 70 8 21 6 64 8 18 2 57 7 14 3 52 8 11 6 61 6 16 4 Mean daily minimum F C 39 3 4 1 38 8 3 8 39 5 4 2 41 9 5 5 46 0 7 8 49 4 9 7 51 8 11 0 51 9 11 1 50 0 10 0 45 7 7 6 42 0 5 6 39 4 4 1 44 6 7 0 Record low F C 12 11 16 9 23 5 24 4 28 2 30 1 35 2 33 1 28 2 25 4 17 8 10 12 10 12 Average precipitation inches mm 11 14 283 10 59 269 10 35 263 6 06 154 3 58 91 2 52 64 0 35 8 9 0 67 17 2 60 66 6 18 157 10 63 270 12 21 310 76 88 1 953 Average snowfall inches cm 0 7 1 8 0 2 0 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 76 1 2 3 0 Average rainy days 19 4 17 0 18 9 16 4 12 9 9 4 4 5 4 6 6 1 12 2 20 3 19 3 161 0Average relative humidity 85 84 82 78 76 75 72 73 73 80 84 86 79Source 1 8 Source 2 9 10 Demographics editHistorical population CensusPop Note 2020462 U S Decennial Census 11 2 2000 Census data edit As of the census 3 of 2000 there were 488 people 238 households and 139 families residing in the CDP The population density was 183 6 inhabitants per square mile 70 9 km2 There were 362 housing units at an average density of 136 2 per square mile 52 6 km2 The racial makeup of the CDP was 96 11 White 1 43 Native American 0 41 Asian 0 20 from other races and 1 84 from two or more races Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1 43 of the population There were 238 households out of which 16 8 had children under the age of 18 living with them 50 8 were married couples living together 4 2 had a female householder with no husband present and 41 2 were non families 36 6 of all households were made up of individuals and 20 2 had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older The average household size was 2 01 and the average family size was 2 57 In the CDP the population was 16 8 under the age of 18 7 6 from 18 to 24 18 9 from 25 to 44 27 5 from 45 to 64 and 29 3 who were 65 years of age or older The median age was 50 years For every 100 females there were 116 9 males For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 120 7 males The median income for a household in the CDP was 30 139 and the median income for a family was 37 292 Males had a median income of 30 625 versus 22 321 for females The per capita income for the CDP was 17 307 About 17 9 of families and 21 3 of the population were below the poverty line including 38 1 of those under age 18 and 6 3 of those age 65 or over Economy editThe local Winchester Bay Merchant Association promotes economic development in the community 12 Tourism is a significant component of the economy with recreational vehicle use on the nearby sand dunes tours of the Umpqua River Lighthouse and crabbing in the bay as the primary attractions Winchester Bay formerly referred to as Whistling Basin by the small Native American population has seen a marked increase in tourism despite being a sparsely populated outpost The merchant association has dubbed the community as the Crab Capital of the World The largest annual activity is the annual Dune Fest usually a five day event 13 In recent years Siuslaw National Forest enforcement of alcohol consumption and under age drinking was enacted to improve safety for participants 14 15 Medical care is available at Lower Umpqua Hospital in nearby Reedsport 16 References edit ArcGIS REST Services Directory United States Census Bureau Retrieved October 12 2022 a b Census Population API United States Census Bureau Retrieved October 12 2022 a b U S Census website United States Census Bureau Retrieved January 31 2008 US Board on Geographic Names United States Geological Survey October 25 2007 Retrieved January 31 2008 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics 2010 Demographic Profile Data DP 1 Winchester Bay CDP Oregon United States Census Bureau Retrieved February 13 2012 A Selective Chronology of South Coast History Origins to 1899 Collections amp Research Coos County Historical Society Archived from the original on December 30 2013 Retrieved December 29 2013 Geographic Identifiers 2010 Demographic Profile Data G001 Winchester Bay CDP Oregon United States Census Bureau Retrieved February 13 2012 Winchester Bay Oregon Climate www bestplaces net Retrieved August 2 2021 Winchester Bay OR Climate Averages Monthly Weather www weatherwx com Retrieved August 2 2021 NOAA NCEI U S Climate Normals Quick Access National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Retrieved August 12 2021 Census of Population and Housing Census gov Retrieved June 4 2016 Home Page Dune Fest Winchester Bay Oregon Siuslaw National Forest Alcohol Ban for OHV Riding Areas The World Link Feds to ban dunes drinking Your Caring Neighbor in Coastal Douglas County Lower Umpqua HospitalExternal links edit nbsp Media related to Winchester Bay Oregon at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Winchester Bay Oregon amp oldid 1176604918, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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