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Shaniko, Oregon

Shaniko is a city located in Wasco County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26.

Geography Shaniko is located at 45°0'11" North, 120°45'11" West (45.002955, -120.753149)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 26 people, 14 households, and 9 families residing in the city. The population density is 21.8/km² (55.9/mi²). There are 35 housing units at an average density of 29.4/km² (75.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 92.31% White, 7.69% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 14 households out of which 7.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% are married couples living together, 0.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% are non-families. 21.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.86 and the average family size is 2.11.

In the city the population is spread out with 7.7% under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 11.5% from 25 to 44, 42.3% from 45 to 64, and 38.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 61 years. For every 100 females there are 136.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 140.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $28,750, and the median income for a family is $31,250. Males have a median income of $28,750 versus $43,333 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,617. 16.7% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 100.0% are 65 or older.



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