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Redmond, Oregon

Redmond is a city in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.
Population 33,274

Top Events in Redmond History

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1905Government
Redmond, who settled in the area in 1905.
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1906Architecture
It was platted in 1906 by a company which would become part of Central Oregon Irrigation District building a canal.
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1910Government
== History == Incorporated on July 6, 1910.
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1911Government
Electrification and the Oregon Trunk Railway reached Redmond in 1911.
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1928History
According to the Western Regional Climate Center of the Desert Research Institute, the mean of the monthly average maximum temperatures in July, the hottest month in Redmond, be...
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1930History
By 1930, the town had grown to 1,000 and by 1940 had nearly doubled.
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1981Disaster
It has been the sole base for firejumpers in Oregon since 1981.
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2000History
Between 2000 and 2006, Redmond's population grew 74.3%, placing it among Oregon's fastest-growing cities each year.
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2006History
This growth continued through 2006, increasing the population to 23,500.
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2008Architecture
Through Redmond, it uses an expressway alignment named the Redmond Parkway that opened in 2008.

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Historical Timeline

1905Government
Redmond, who settled in the area in 1905.
1906Architecture
It was platted in 1906 by a company which would become part of Central Oregon Irrigation District building a canal.
1910Government
== History == Incorporated on July 6, 1910.
1911Government
Electrification and the Oregon Trunk Railway reached Redmond in 1911.
1928History
According to the Western Regional Climate Center of the Desert Research Institute, the mean of the monthly average maximum temperatures in July, the hottest month in Redmond, be...
1930History
By 1930, the town had grown to 1,000 and by 1940 had nearly doubled.
1981Disaster
It has been the sole base for firejumpers in Oregon since 1981.
2000History
Between 2000 and 2006, Redmond's population grew 74.3%, placing it among Oregon's fastest-growing cities each year.
2006History
This growth continued through 2006, increasing the population to 23,500.
2008Architecture
Through Redmond, it uses an expressway alignment named the Redmond Parkway that opened in 2008.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 26,215 people, 9,947 households, and 6,789 families residing in the city.
2012History
As of 2012 the Consumer Cellular call center employed more than 200 people, with plans to grow the facility to 650 employees.
2013History
T-Mobile made plans to close this facility in June 2013, but Oregon-based Consumer Cellular moved to sublease the call center and rehire some of T-Mobile's former employees.
2025Infrastructure
As of 2025, the airport is served by four carriers with regional service to West Coast cities: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.

Did You Know?

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Redmond is located in the state of Oregon.
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Redmond has a population of 33,274 residents.
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The population was 33,274 at the 2020 census, and according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 37,009.

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Famous People from Redmond, Oregon

BF
Brian Greene (American football)
Football Player · Born Feb 15, 1972 · Age 54
SP
Steven Peebles
Rodeo Cowboy · Born May 2, 1989 · Age 36
RP
Rex Putnam
Politician · Born Jun 7, 1890 · Died May 17, 1967 (age 76)
JS
James F. Short
Businessman, Politician · Born 1902 · Died 1986 (age 84)
DB
Denton G. Burdick
Journalist · Born Mar 25, 1891 · Died Sep 1, 1970 (age 79)
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