The following is quoted from the booklet: “Oregon Pioneer Wa-Wa” which consists of a compilation of addresses made by Charles B. Moores in relation to Oregon Pioneer History.

In March, 1860, a census of Salem, Oregon, was completed which showed a population at that time as follows:

Males over 21 years of age……………………….359
Females over 21 years of age……………………190
Males over 4 years of age and under 21 …….179
Females over 4 years of age and under 21…..184
Males under 4 years………………………………….85
Females under 4 years……………………………….73

Total……………………………………………………..1068