Hood River, known as the windsurfing capital of the world, with winds present at all hours of the day, attracts tourists from all over the world who love this sport. However, the winds of the Columbia are not the Gorge's only attractions. Mount Hood, Oregon's highest peak, is also located here and satisfies the hearts of snowboarders and skiers. This county is known for its beautiful landscapes, mountains, forests and waterfalls. It provides its citizens and tourists with wonderful places to hike and cycle. It is located across from White Salmon, Washington. A nearby community that is also full of beautiful scenery. According to bigcities.com, Hood River's population in 1990 was 4,663, in 2000 it was 6,070, and in 2010 it increased to 7,167. I will analyze this current data to determine the growth rate and predict future population growth of Hood River, Oregon. It's no wonder that Hood River County is growing faster than 82 percent of similarly sized cities since 2000. People who come as tourists end up making their homes in the beautiful Gorge. Hood River is full of...