Tangent
City in Linn County, Oregon
Tangent is a city in Linn County, Oregon, with 1,231 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 243 ft (74 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Albany, 5.5 miles N.
- 1,231residents (2020 Census)
- 243 ftelevation · 74 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 325 / sq mipopulation density
- 97389ZIP code
About Tangent
Tangent is a city in Linn County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,231 at the 2020 census.
Tangent was the site of a railway station on the Southern Pacific line south of Albany. Its name referred to a straight stretch of the line with no curves for more than 20 miles (32 km). The federal government established a post office in Tangent on September 17, 1872.
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Living in Tangent
- Median household income
- $99,000
- Median home value
- $377,300
- Median rent
- $2,048/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Tangent had 1,231 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,231 |
|---|---|
| Density | 325 per sq mi (126 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tangent at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Linn County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,231 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.78 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5476° N, 123.1108° W |
| ZIP code | 97389 |
| Official website | cityoftangent.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4172600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tangent
- Albany5.5 mi N
- Shedd6.2 mi S
- Peoria8.1 mi SW
- Corvallis8.4 mi W
- Millersburg9.3 mi N
- Adair Village9.9 mi NW
- Lebanon10.1 mi E
- South Lebanon10.7 mi E
- Halsey11.4 mi S
- Crabtree11.8 mi NE
- Philomath12.3 mi W
- Brownsville12.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Tangent
What county is Tangent in?
Tangent is in Linn County, Oregon.
What is the population of Tangent, OR?
1,231 people lived in Tangent at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tangent, OR?
The ZIP code of Tangent is 97389.
What is the elevation of Tangent?
243 feet (74 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tangent?
Albany (5.5 mi), Shedd (6.2 mi), Peoria (8.1 mi), Corvallis (8.4 mi), Millersburg (9.3 mi).
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