Pistol River
Census-designated place in Curry County, Oregon
Pistol River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Curry County, Oregon, with 89 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gold Beach, 8.0 miles N.
- 89residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 151 / sq mipopulation density
- 97444ZIP code
About Pistol River
Pistol River (Tolowa: chvt-ler’sh-chvn-dvn taa-ghii~-li~’ ) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Curry County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Pistol River had a population of 89. It is near the Pistol River and the Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint, just to the east of U.S. Route 101.
The community of Pistol River takes its name from the stream that flows past it. James Mace, a militia soldier, lost a pistol in the river in 1853, during a skirmish of the Rogue River Wars, and it has been known as the Pistol River since then. The Pistol River post office was established in 1927.
The Pistol River area is known for its windsurfing, and the International Windsurfing Tour holds the Pistol River Wavebash there annually. Many say that Pistol River has the best windsurfing in the state.
Pistol River has a concert association that has hosted a monthly concert, often featuring nationally known acts, since 1982.
In 1984 John Kirkland of The World (of Coos Bay, Oregon) described Pistol River as having a "pioneer spirit" and "simplicity". Kirkland added that the community could be considered "a throwback to an earlier point in American history."
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Pistol River had 89 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 89 |
|---|---|
| Density | 151 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pistol River at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Curry County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 89 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2879° N, 124.3988° W |
| ZIP code | 97444 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4158050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pistol River
- Gold Beach8.0 mi N
- Wedderburn10.2 mi N
- Nesika Beach15.2 mi N
- Brookings15.6 mi S
- Harbor18.9 mi SE
- Smith River, CA28.3 mi SE
- Fort Dick, CA31.2 mi SE
- Port Orford32.3 mi N
- Crescent City, CA37.6 mi S
- Gasquet, CA38.0 mi SE
- Hiouchi, CA38.2 mi SE
- O'Brien38.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Pistol River
What county is Pistol River in?
Pistol River is in Curry County, Oregon.
What is the population of Pistol River, OR?
89 people lived in Pistol River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pistol River, OR?
The ZIP code of Pistol River is 97444.
What is the elevation of Pistol River?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pistol River?
Gold Beach (8.0 mi), Wedderburn (10.2 mi), Nesika Beach (15.2 mi), Brookings (15.6 mi), Harbor (18.9 mi).
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