Rufus, Oregon
Rufus: City in Oregon, USA
About
Rufus is a city located in the county of Sherman in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 249 and a population density of 72 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 257 inhabitants.
The city was created 59 years ago in 1964.
Quick Facts about Rufus
| Population : | 257 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oregon (United States) |
| County : | Sherman County |
| Postal code : | 97050 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 541 |
| Area : | 3.48 km2 |
| Altitude : | 771 feet / 235, 71.6 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1965 (59 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time : | 08:59:24 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 74 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rufus is located at 45°41'41"N 120°44'9"W (45.6948500, -120.7358900).
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Official website of Rufus
Demographics
The population of Rufus increased by 3.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 268 | - | census |
| 2010 | 249 | -7.63% | census |
| 2011 | 246 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 247 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 244 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 241 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 239 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 243 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 248 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 241 | -2.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 253 | 4.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 257 | 1.56% | estimation process |
Rufus zip code is 97050.
County name: Sherman, County
fips: 41055
Grants Gravel Pit, Rufus
Schools in Rufus
College & universities near Rufus, OR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420556 | Columbia Gorge Community College | The Dalles (OR) | 97058 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rufus, OR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIH | Wishram | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| THD | The Dalles, Oregon | 201 East Federal Street | BUS |
| BNG | Bingen – White Salmon | Hwy 14 and Walnut St. | RAIL |
| HOO | Hood River, Oregon | 600 E. Marina Way | BUS |
Other cities in Sherman County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sherman County , OR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wasco | 419 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Moro | 332 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Grass Valley | 167 | City in Oregon, USA |
