History
Mount Angel was originally settled in 1850 by Benjamin Cleaver, who later planned a townsite which he named Roy. A post office with that name was established in 1882.
Rev. Fr. Adelheim Odermatt came to Oregon in 1881, and shortly afterwards ministered to several local Roman Catholic parishes, about the same time large numbers of immigrants from Bavaria settled in the area. Due to his efforts, the city, post office and the nearby elevation Lone Butte came to be known as Mount Angel. He also established a Benedictine community, which was moved permanently to Mount Angel in 1884.
The City of Mount Angel was incorporated April 3, 1893.
Geography
Mount Angel is located at 45°4'8" North, 122°47'49" West (45.068760, -122.796916)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 3,121 people, 1,059 households, and 661 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,255.2/km² (3,264.3/mi²). There are 1,124 housing units at an average density of 452.1/km² (1,175.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 75.65% White, 0.45% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 17.85% from other races, and 4.84% from two or more races. 27.84% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,059 households out of which 35.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% are married couples living together, 10.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% are non-families. 33.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.75 and the average family size is 3.54.
In the city the population is spread out with 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $36,293, and the median income for a family is $45,650. Males have a median income of $33,523 versus $21,442 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,535. 16.3% of the population and 10.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 16.6% are under the age of 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older.
Attractions
Mount Angel is well-known locally for its Oktoberfest, and for its Benedictine Abbey.