Troutdale, Oregon | |
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| Coordinates:45°31′46″N122°22′30″W / 45.52944°N 122.37500°W /45.52944; -122.37500 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Oregon |
| County | Multnomah |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Randy Lauer[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.03 sq mi (15.62 km2) |
| • Land | 5.94 sq mi (15.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.081 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 16,300 |
| • Density | 2,741.3/sq mi (1,058.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code | 97060 |
| Area code | 503 &971 |
| FIPS code | 41-74850[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412098[3] |
| Website | www.troutdaleoregon.gov |
Troutdale is a city inMultnomah County, Oregon, United States, immediately north ofGresham and east ofWood Village. As of the2020 census, the city population was 16,300.[6] The city serves as the western gateway to theHistoric Columbia River Highway, theMount Hood Scenic Byway, and theColumbia River Gorge. It is approximately 12 miles (19 km) east ofPortland and is part of thePortland, Oregon metropolitan area.
The community was once known as Sandy, after the nearbySandy River; the post office in Sandy was established in 1854 and closed in 1868.[7] In 1873, the current city ofSandy inClackamas County, which was formerly named "Revenue", established a different Sandy post office that is still in operation.[7] Troutdale was named by pioneer John Harlow for thetrout pond in a dale near his house.[7] Troutdale post office was founded in 1880.[7] In 1925, a company, theBissinger Wool Pullery, was moved from Sellwood, Oregon, and opened for business on Macadam Road along the west bank of the Sandy River.[8][9] An iconic water tower stands nearby. The company was featured in aRipley's Believe it or Not! column because a cat was reportedly found in a stack of animal hides that the company was going to use for its products. The cat was taken care of and became the company's mascot, and was said to have lived a long and healthy life.[10] The water tower is now known as the "Old Historic Water Tower".[citation needed]
Reynolds Aluminum was once the area's biggest employer.[11] The Reynolds plant in Troutdale was established in 1941 to provide aluminum for thewar effort.[11] The plant closed in 2000.[11] The nearby city ofWood Village was acompany town founded to house workers from the Reynolds plant.[11]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.02 square miles (15.59 km2), of which 5.94 square miles (15.38 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water.[12]
Troutdale is located at the confluence of theSandy andColumbia rivers.
The city is about 12 miles (19 km) east ofPortland.[13]
This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22 °C). According to theKöppen climate classification system, Troutdale has awarm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[14]
Troutdale is renowned for having some of the windiest conditions in thePacific Northwest. Periodically, strongeast winds emerge from the Columbia River Gorge that affect the city's temperature and general climate. As a result, several businesses and locations utilize the East Wind identifier in their names or services.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 309 | — | |
| 1920 | 191 | −38.2% | |
| 1930 | 227 | 18.8% | |
| 1940 | 211 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 514 | 143.6% | |
| 1960 | 522 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,661 | 218.2% | |
| 1980 | 5,831 | 251.1% | |
| 1990 | 7,852 | 34.7% | |
| 2000 | 13,777 | 75.5% | |
| 2010 | 15,962 | 15.9% | |
| 2020 | 16,300 | 2.1% | |
| Sources:[15][16][17][18][5][19][4] | |||
As of the2020 census, Troutdale had a population of 16,300, 5,871 households, and 5,396 families residing in the city.[20] The population density was 2,741.3 people per square mile.[6]
The median age was 38.4 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.5 males age 18 and over.[20]
99.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.5% lived in rural areas.[21]
There were 5,871 households in Troutdale, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 53.2% were married-couple households, 15.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 22.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[20]
There were 6,031 housing units, of which 2.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 67.7% were owner-occupied and 32.3% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.9%.[20]
The average family size was 3.59 people, compared to 2.99 people inOregon. 33.5% were never married in Troutdale.[6]
The ancestry of the city was 17.7% English, 16.8% German, 16.8% Irish, 2.4% Italian, 2.2% Scottish, 1.7% Norwegian, 1.0% French, 0.7% Sub Saharan African, and 0.6% Polish.[6]
The median household income was $85,131 in Troutdale. Families had a median household of $94,270, Married couples had a median household income of $113,354, and non families had a median household income of $60,417. 7.9% of the population were under the poverty line.[6]
| Race | Number | Percent |
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| White | 11,890 | 72.9% |
| Black or African American | 369 | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 170 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 894 | 5.5% |
| Native Hawaiian andOther Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 1,208 | 7.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,667 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 2,392 | 14.7% |
As of thecensus[6] of 2010, there were 15,962 people, 5,671 households, and 4,208 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,687.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,037.5/km2). There were 5,907 housing units at an average density of 994.4 per square mile (383.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.6%White, 2.1%African American, 1.0%Native American, 4.6%Asian, 0.4%Pacific Islander, 4.2% fromother races, and 4.0% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 10.6% of the population.
There were 5,671 households, of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.8% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.20.
The median age in the city was 34 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
As of thecensus[5] of 2000, there were 13,777 people, 4,671 households, and 3,690 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,761.1 people per square mile (1,066.1 people/km2). There were 4,865 housing units at an average density of 975.0 per square mile (376.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.54%White, 4.14%Asian, 1.90%African American, 0.92%Native American, 0.25%Pacific Islander, 1.71% fromother races, and 3.53% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 4.62% of the population.
There were 4,671 households, out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 30.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 4.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $56,593, and the median income for a family was $62,203. Males had a median income of $41,808 versus $30,989 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $21,778. About 3.3% of families and 4.8% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those aged 65 or over.
The local economy has shifted since the start of the century as the Portland region continues to grow. While the majority of residents work in Portland or Gresham, recent industrial development related to at thePort of Portland'sTroutdale Reynolds Industrial Park has helped turned the community into a jobs center for the region.
FedEx is currently the largest employer in the city, with a sizable distribution facility for itsFedEx Ground operations. Other major employers includeAmazon,Reynolds School District,Multnomah County Sheriff's Office,Albertsons/Safeway,The Home Depot, andMcMenamins.
Troutdale is the home of one of the most notable locations of the local McMenamins brewpub and hotel chain, the 38-acre (150,000 m2)Edgefield, which was formerly the Multnomah County Poor Farm. The site has a hotel and a variety of restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. Edgefield is listed on theNational Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
Other buildings on the NRHP in Troutdale include theFred Harlow House and theTroutdale Methodist Episcopal Church.
Troutdale is served by theReynolds School District.Reynolds High School, Walt Morey Middle School, and Sweetbriar and Troutdale elementary schools are located in the city.Open Door Christian Academy is a private school.
Electricinterurban service connecting Troutdale with Gresham began in 1907, operated by thePortland Railway, Light and Power Company and connecting in Gresham with interurban service through to Portland.[23] The line was abandoned in 1927.[23][24]
From at least the 1940s[25] through the 1960s,bus transit service connecting Troutdale with Gresham and Portland was provided by a private company namedPortland Stages, Inc.[26] This service was taken over byTriMet, a then-new public agency, in 1970, and TriMet continues to provide transit service in Troutdale today.Columbia Area Transit operates theColumbia Gorge Express to Portland andHood River.
The city is home toPortland–Troutdale Airport, a general aviation airport.
Troutdale's park system includes nearly 20 parks ranging from the heavily usedGlenn Otto Park on the banks of theSandy River to neighborhood parks throughout the city. The city's largest park isColumbia Park which is home to the Imagination Station playground and athletic fields.Sunrise Park consists of a half-mile-long looping trail with views ofMount Hood and rentable community garden beds.[27] Others includeCollege Nature Park,Helen Althaus Park,Kiku Park,Lewellyn Park,Mayors Square,Visionary Park,Weedin Park, andWoodale Park.
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