Sutherlin, Oregon 2025

Sutherlin is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 7,826 at the 2010 census.

Sutherlin is located near the confluence of the South Umpqua River and Deer Creek, about 15 miles west of Roseburg. The city is named after John Sutherlin, a Scottish immigrant who arrived in the Oregon Territory in 1848.

The city has a total area of 3.44 square miles, all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 7,826 people residing in the city. The population density was 2,278.4 inhabitants per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 91.9% White, 0.4% African American, 1.6% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

Aptly named the "Heart of the Umpqua Valley", Sutherlin lies at the heart of Oregon'z wine country. The temperate climate and rich soils make it an ideal place for vineyards, and there are several in the area surrounding Sutherlin. Every August, the town hosts the Oregon Grape Stomp, which draws people from all over the state for live music, food, and activities for all ages. For the beer lover, Sutherlin is within an hour's drive of several craft breweries, including the Umpqua Valley's own Plank Town Brewing Company.

In addition to fine wine and craft beer, the Sutherlin area also produces some of the finest grass seed in the world. The climate and soil make a perfect environment for cultivating numerous turf type grasses. Every summer, the 4H and FFA (Future Farmers of America) groups put on a County Fair that is fun for the whole family.

The city is home to the Sutherlin Public Library, the Umpqua Valley Arts Association, and the Sutherlin Historical Society, all enriching the life of its citizens. The Umpqua Valley Arts Association is a non-profit that hosts art classes and various community events throughout the year. The Umpqua Valley Arts Association building has a small gallery that is home to the Artists' Access Program, an alternative space that rotates works by local artists, both emerging and established, every two months.

In 1851, John Sutherlin, a Scottish immigrant, arrived in the Oregon Territory by way of the California Trail and settled at the base of the foothills along the South Umpqua River. He claimed 640 acres (2.6 km2) and established a donation land claim. He built a cabin near the intersection of what is now Rice Lane and Old Highway 99, and began plowing the land and cultivating crops