Beaverton, Oregon

Beaverton: The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon. It is located on the west side of Portland. Beaverton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Beaverton Downtown Library and the Beaverton Historical Society.

About

Beaverton is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 89,803 and a population density of 1,776 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 98,957 inhabitants.

The city was created 177 years ago in 1846.

Beaverton is a city in Washington County, Oregon located about 8 miles west of downtown Portland. As the sixth largest city in Oregon, Beaverton has a population of over 98,000 residents.

History of Beaverton

The area that became Beaverton was originally inhabited by Native American tribes before being settled by Europeans in the early 19th century. The city itself was incorporated in 1893.

Beaverton transformed into a suburban city due to its proximity to Portland and the construction of highways like Highway 217 and 26. Rapid suburbanization took place in the second half of the 20th century.

Key Locations and Characteristics

Some of the main areas and landmarks in Beaverton include:

  • Nike World Headquarters - Beaverton is home to the world campus of sports apparel giant Nike.
  • Beaverton Town Square - A shopping and dining district with a theater, shops, restaurants, and public plazas.
  • Westside Light Rail - Provides transit access to downtown Portland and other metro areas.
  • Parkrose Heights - A historic neighborhood with homes dating back to the 19th century.

Beaverton has a thriving economy anchored by Nike as well as other technology and research companies. There are also several higher education options. The city boasts a diverse population and many cultural events throughout the year. With housing, amenities, and employment, Beaverton has become an attractive suburban alternative to Portland.

Beaverton locator map
Location of Beaverton on Oregon map.

Quick Facts about Beaverton

Population : 98,957 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Oregon (United States)
County : Washington County
Postal code : 97007, 97005, 97008, 97077, 97078, 97075, 97003, 97076, 97006
Phone Area Codes : 971, 503
Area : 50.56 km2
Named for : Castor
Altitude : 190 feet / 58, 189 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1847 (177 years ago)
Time Zone : Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00
Local time : 14:44:45 (5th November 2024)
Density : 1,957 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 9.25% (2010-2020)
Beaverton  Oregon photo montage image
Beaverton Oregon photo montage
Beaverton  Oregon photo montage image

Geography

Beaverton is located at 45°29'13"N 122°48'13"W (45.4870600, -122.8037100).

Beaverton map

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Demographics

The population of Beaverton increased by 9.25% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2000 76,129 - census
2010 89,803 15.23% census
2011 91,569 1.93% estimation process
2012 92,558 1.07% estimation process
2013 93,279 0.77% estimation process
2014 94,714 1.52% estimation process
2015 95,863 1.2% estimation process
2016 97,738 1.92% estimation process
2017 97,824 0.09% estimation process
2018 98,775 0.96% estimation process
2019 99,037 0.26% estimation process
2020 98,957 -0.08% estimation process

Beaverton zip code is 97005. County name: Washington, County fips: 41067

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Where to Stay in Beaverton

1 Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Beaverton

Rating: 4.2 (703)

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2 Motel 6 Beaverton, OR

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3 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland - Beaverton

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4 Courtyard by Marriott Portland Beaverton

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5 Peppertree Inn

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Other Places in Beaverton

1 City of Beaverton Council

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City of Beaverton Council

2 Mayor City of Beaverton

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3 Beaverton Mayor's Office

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Beaverton Mayor's Office

4 Beaverton City Hall

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5 Beaverton Human Resources

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People born in Beaverton (16)

People born in Beaverton, including movie actress Lexxi Tyler, zoologist Harold Elmer Anthony, Player of football Dante Rosario, .

List

  • Anne Kenney (Television producer and writer)
  • Jeron Mastrud (Player of American football) he was born in 17/12/1987
  • Ted Geoghegan (American writer) he was born in 10/08/1979
  • Jordan Senn (American football player) he was born in 11/06/1984
  • Charles Bernard (American aviator) he was born in 29/07/1893
  • Jace Fry (American baseball player) he was born in 09/07/1993
  • Rubio Rubin (American soccer player) he was born in 01/03/1996
  • Mitch Mathews (American football player) he was born in 15/04/1991
  • Grace Crunican she was born in 01/01/1955
  • James Allsup (American far-right political commentator) he was born in 07/09/1995
  • Alison Skayhan (American volleyball player) she was born in 06/08/1992
  • D. J. Johnson (American baseball player) he was born in 30/08/1989
  • Eliana Mason (American goalball player) she was born in 01/09/1995

Schools in Beaverton

College & universities near Beaverton, OR

Code Name City ZIP
209083 Northwest College-Beaverton Beaverton (OR) 97005
210076 Pioneer Pacific College Beaverton (OR) 97005
209533 Oregon College of Art and Craft Portland (OR) 97225
209719 Summit Salon Academy-Portland Tigard (OR) 97223
209746 Portland Community College Portland (OR) 97219-7132

Stations (19)

Amtrak & bus stations near Beaverton, OR

Code Name Address Type
PDG Portland, OR 550 NW 6th Avenue BUS
PDX Union Station 800 NW Sixth Ave. RAIL
VAN Vancouver station 1301 West 11th Street RAIL
ORC Oregon City station 1757 Washington Street RAIL
MNI Manning, Oregon 47000 Highway 26 BUS

Post offices near Beaverton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Beaverton Post Office Beaverton (OR) 97005
West Sl Post Office Portland (OR) 97225
Aloha Post Office Beaverton (OR) 97078
Multnomah Post Office Portland (OR) 97219
Tigard Post Office Portland (OR) 97223

Other places with the same name (3)

Other cities in Washington County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , OR. (more)

City Name Population Title
Hillsboro 110,985 The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
Tigard 56,049 The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
Aloha 49,425 A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Tualatin 27,481 City in Oregon, USA
Forest Grove 25,442 City in Oregon, USA
Bethany 20,646 Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States
Sherwood 19,746 City in Oregon, USA
Cedar Mill 14,546 Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon
Cornelius 13,116 City in Oregon, USA
Oak Hills 11,333 Census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon, United States
Rockcreek 9,316 Unincorporated community in Oregon
Cedar Hills 8,300 City in Utah County, Utah, United States
West Slope 6,554 Unincorporated suburb of Portland, in Washington County, Oregon, U.
Raleigh Hills 5,896 Census-designated neighborhood in Washington County, Oregon, United States
King City 4,408 City in Oregon, USA
Metzger 3,765 Unincorporated community, in Washington County, Oregon

Distance to Other Cities

Beaverton distances to largest Oregon cities