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Public notices for the day of June 29, 2009

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

An Invitation to our Cove Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Cove, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Cove area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Oregon’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Cove

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Cove organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Cove is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Cove area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Cove Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Cove! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Cove area and around the State...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Cove

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Cove, whether...

Don’t let dining out in the Cove area do you in!

Going out to eat in Cove and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Cove in a Tough Market

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Oregon home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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Cove Oregon Information: Cove, Oregon is part of UNION County. Population for Cove from the last gathering is 594. You can view Cove venues that host many Cove OR events every year. You can also research Cove Oregon homes for sale by visiting our Cove Oregon real estate guide. Cove Oregon has a latitude of 45.3332 and a longitude of -117.854. Zip codes in Cove, OR include 97824 ... more Cove zips.

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Cove, OR
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Cove, OR was 594.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Cove was 280, which represents 47.1 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Cove, OR
There are an estimated 148 married men in the town. 71.2 percent of men over 15 years old in Cove are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Cove is 314 which is 52.9 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Cove, Oregon
There are an estimated 152 married women in the community. 61.8 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.

AGE

Median Age in Cove, OR
The median age of people living in Cove, OR was 41.6 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Cove was 45. There were 439 people above the age of 18, which represents 73.9 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 17.2 percent of the population (102) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.

RACE

One Race Percent in Cove, OR
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Cove, OR was 590.

White Population in Cove, OR
The estimated White population in the Cove community is 567, which is 95.5 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Cove, Oregon
The estimated Black/African American population is 1, which is 0.2 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Cove, OR
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Cove, OR was 8.

Asian Population in Cove, Oregon
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 1.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Cove, OR
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Cove was an estimated 2.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 11, while those of “two or more races” was 4 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Cove community was 13, or 2.2 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Cove, OR
The household population number in Cove was 594.

Group Quarters Population in Cove, OR
Group Quarters population in the community was 0.

Average Household Size in Cove, OR
The average household size in Cove is 2.57 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 2.94 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).

HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Cove, OR
At the time of the last census survey, there were 247 total housing units in Cove.

The number of occupied housing units was 231, or 93.5 of the total units in town. Of these, 177 were owner-occupied (76.6), and 54 were renter-occupied (23.4, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 16 vacant homes in Cove at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Cove, Oregon
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 120, with a median value in dollars of 108,800.

Monthly Owner Costs in Cove, OR
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $775 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Cove, average costs per month were $265 (national average was $295).

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 328 people in the community had a high school degree, or 86.1 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Cove, Oregon
84 people in Cove also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 22 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Cove, OR
The number of Civilian Veterans in Cove was 73, or 17.2 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Cove, OR
In 2000, there were 125 people in Cove, OR listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Cove, OR
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 30 people in Cove who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 5.3 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.

LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Cove, Oregon
There were 278 in the labor force in Cove at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 61.9 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Cove was 20.5 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Cove, OR
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $38,542. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Cove, OR
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $42,344. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Cove, Oregon
Per capita income in Cove in the last full census was 15,872. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Cove numbered 19, or 11.1 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Cove, OR
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 79, or 12.9 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.