Fossil, Oregon
Fossil: City in Oregon, USA
About
Fossil is a city located in the county of Wheeler in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 473. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 455 inhabitants.
The city was created 133 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about Fossil
| Population : | 455 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oregon (United States) |
| County : | Wheeler County |
| Postal code : | 97830 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 541, 458 |
| Altitude : | 2,654 feet / 809, 2654 meters |
| Capital city : | Fossil is capital of Wheeler County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1891 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time : | 17:32:46 (26th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -3.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fossil is located at 44°59'53"N 120°12'58"W (44.9981900, -120.2161400).
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Official website of Fossil
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fossil decreased by 3.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 469 | - | census |
| 2010 | 473 | 0.85% | census |
| 2011 | 466 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 463 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 453 | -2.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 445 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 438 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 435 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 444 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 445 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 438 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 455 | 3.74% | estimation process |
Fossil zip code is 97830.
County name: Wheeler, County
fips: 41069
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Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fossil, OR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIH | Wishram | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| THD | The Dalles, Oregon | 201 East Federal Street | BUS |
| RDM | Redmond Airport, Oregon | 2300 Redmond Airport Way | BUS |
| RED | Redmond, Oregon | 2456 South Highway 97 | BUS |
