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Beaverton is a City located in Washington County, Oregon , seven miles west of Portland in the Tualatin River Valley. As Of July 2003 , its Population is estimated to be 80,520, 5.8% more than the 2000 Census figure of 76,129. This makes it the largest city in the county and Oregon 's fifth largest city. Beaverton's controversial Annexation Plans During The Next Decade are likely to result in major growth in both population and Area . Transit service is provided by TriMet and is served by MAX Light Rail . HISTORY According to '' Oregon Geographic Names '', Beaverton got its name because of the settlement's proximity to a large body of water resulting from Beaver Dam s. The area of Tualatin Valley which became Beaverton was originally the home of a Native American tribe known as the '' Atfalati '' or the ''Tualatin''. They were Hunter-gatherer s whose land including a village that was called ''Chakeipi'', meaning ''Place of the Beaver''. The Atfalati population dwindled in the latter part of the 18th century, and the prosperous tribe was no longer dominant in the area by the 19th century when westerners first visited. 19th century Early settlers referred to the place as "Beaverdam," later changed to "Beaverton." Early settlers include the Hall Family from Kentucky , the Denneys who lived on their claim near present-day Scholls Ferry Road and Hall Blvd, and Orrin S. Allens who resided at SW Allen and Hall Blvd.
21st century In December 2004, the city and Washington County announced an "interim plan" which will lead to Beaverton becoming the second-largest city in Oregon, second only to Portland. The so-called "interim" plan actually covers a period of more than ten years; from the county's perspective, the plan supports its strategy of having cities and special districts provide urban services. From the city's perspective, it supports its strategy of continued Annexation , beginning with areas already surrounded by the city, which Oregon state law allows to be annexed without landowner approval. The city and county also agreed to work on ending the "double taxation" of Beaverton property owners who subsidize urban services provided to residents of unincorporated area. Several nearby , are affected during the plan's first decade, including Cedar Hills , West Slope , Raleigh Hills and Garden Home . Property owned by Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Nike , and Tektronix would also be affected. Neighborhoods affected after the plan's first ten years include Bethany, Cedar Mill , and Aloha . If all areas covered by the plan were to be immediately incorporated into Beaverton, the city's Present-day population would be 280,000. Many of these neighborhoods actively oppose annexation because of Beaverton's higher taxation and controversial policing methods (including undercover seatbelt enforcement and photo red light). Court and electoral fights could delay Beaverton's annexation plans. ECONOMY Since 1929 , Beaverton has been home to Beaverton Foods , a manufacturer of nationally-distributed Condiment s. Reser's Fine Foods , processor and distributor of fresh prepared foods, has headquartered in Beaverton since 1960 . More recently, Beaverton is the headquarters of Tektronix , which manufactures Electronics including Oscilloscope s, Computer Printer s and Monitors . Nike headquarters are located on an Unincorporated parcel of land inside, but excluded from, the Beaverton city limits. As part of the "Silicon Forest," Beaverton is the home of the (formerly Sequent Computer Systems ). GEOGRAPHY Beaverton is located at 45°28'47" North, 122°48'36" West (45.479686, -122.809954). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 42.3 Km&2 (16.3 Mi&2 ), none of which is covered with Water . DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 76,129 people, 30,821 households, and 18,646 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 1,801.1/km&2 (4,664.5/mi&2). There were 32,500 housing units at an average density of 768.9/km&2 (1,991.3/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 78.31% White , 9.65% Asian , 1.74% Black or African American , 0.67% Native American , 0.36% Pacific Islander , 5.53% from Other Races , and 3.74% from two or more races. 11.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 30,821 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were Married Couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.07. In the city the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $47,863, and the median income for a family was $60,289. Males had a median income of $41,683 versus $31,204 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $25,419. 7.8% of the population and 5.0% of families were below the Poverty Line . 8.5% of those under the age of 18 and 6.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. EDUCATION Primary and secondary Public Private
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