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Communities:
 | Adel: 99 |
| Lakeview: 3,948 |
| Plush: 73 |
| Christmas Valley: 749 |
| Paisley: 363 |
| Silver Lake: 227 |
| Fort Rock: 70 |
| New Pine Creek (Oregon Portion Only) 151 |
| Summer Lake: 102 |
*Populations
are based on the 2000 Census
Population:
| Sparsely populated with a population
density of one person per square mile. Population estimate 7,422 (2000
Census). |
| Ranks 31st among Oregon's 36 counties in
terms of population. |
| Approximately 55% of the people live in the
Lakeview area as defined by the Lakeview Urban Growth Boundary. |
Characteristics: (based on 2000 US
Bureau of the Census data)
|
Totals - |
|
|
Families |
2,063 |
|
Households |
2,765 |
|
Male |
50.25% |
|
Female |
49.75% |
|
(average size 2.57) |
|
|
Ethnic - |
|
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White/Caucasian |
91.8% |
|
Hispanic |
5.0% |
|
American Indian |
2.76% |
|
Asian |
0.07% |
|
Other |
2.6% |
| Age
- |
|
|
0-17 |
28.10% |
|
18-27 |
6.30% |
|
25-44 |
28.90% |
|
45-64 |
22.30% |
|
65+ |
14.40% |
|
Median age (years) - 36.3 |
|
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Education Attainment - |
|
|
High School graduate |
75% |
|
Bachelors degree or more |
15% |
Availability:
| The current labor force in the Lakeview
area is approximately 2,050 |
Wage Rates:
| Current minimum wage in Oregon is $7.50 per
hour. |
| Average local wages are $11.93 per hr
(compared to statewide). |
Training Opportunities:
| Treasure Valley Community College |
| Klamath Community college (96 mi) |
| Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath
Falls (96 mi) |
| Central Oregon Community College (175 mi) |
| The Work Connection in Lakeview - provides
business training for unemployed, low-income, and dislocated workers |
| Federal funds available for retraining |
02/18/2010 - Last
Updated
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