Ontario micropolitan area

The Ontario Micropolitan Statistical Area, 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 μSA had a population of 52,193 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 53,844).^[1]

Counties

• Malheur County, Oregon
• Payette County, Idaho

Communities

• 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
• Riverside, Oregon (unincorporated)
• Rome, Oregon (unincorporated)
• Vale, Oregon

Demographics

As 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

• Oregon census statistical areas
• Idaho census statistical areas

References

1. ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01)" (CSV). 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2009/CBSA-EST2009-01.csv. Retrieved 2010-03-26. 
2. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.