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Troutdale
City
Troutdale, Oregon
Downtown Troutdale during SummerFest (2015)
Downtown Troutdale during SummerFest (2015)
Location in Multnomah County, Oregon
Country United States
State Oregon
County Multnomah
Incorporated 1907
Area
 • Total 6.03 sq mi (15.63 km2)
 • Land 5.95 sq mi (15.40 km2)
 • Water 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation
30–200 ft (9.1–61.0 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 15,962
 • Estimate 
(2019)
16,183
 • Density 2,720.75/sq mi (1,050.54/km2)
Time zone UTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97060
Area code 503 & 971
FIPS code 41-74850
GNIS feature ID 1128248
Website www.troutdaleoregon.gov

Troutdale is a city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States, immediately north of Gresham and east of Wood Village. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 15,962. The city serves as the western gateway to the Historic Columbia River Highway, the Mount Hood Scenic Byway, and the Columbia River Gorge. It is approximately 12 miles (19 km) east of Portland.

History

The community was once known as Sandy, after the nearby Sandy River; Sandy post office was established in 1854 and closed in 1868. In 1873, the current city of Sandy in Clackamas County, which was formerly named "Revenue", established a different Sandy post office that is still in operation. Troutdale was named by pioneer John Harlow for the trout pond in a dale near his house. Troutdale post office was founded in 1880. In 1920, a company called the "Bissinger Company", or "Bissinger Wool Pullery", built a firm and a water tower in the city, which are both standing and can both be seen today. The company was supposedly featured on a Ripley's Believe it or Not! column because a cat was 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. The cat lived a long and healthy life. The water tower is now known as the "Old Historic Water Tower".

Geography

According to the United 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.

Troutdale is located at the confluence of the Sandy and Columbia rivers.

The city is about 12 miles (19 km) east of Portland.

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Troutdale has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
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%
2019 (est.) 16,183 1.4%
Sources:

2010 census

As of the census 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% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino 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.

Tourism

Troutdalewatertower
The old historic water tower as seen from downtown.

Troutdale is the home of one of the most notable locations of the local McMenamins brewpub and hotel chain, the 38-acre (154,000 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 the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Other buildings on the NRHP in Troutdale include the Fred Harlow House, and the Troutdale Methodist Episcopal Church

Transportation

Rail

Electric interurban service connecting Troutdale with Gresham began in 1907, operated by the Portland Railway, Light and Power Company and connecting in Gresham with interurban service through to Portland. The line was abandoned in 1927.

Bus

From at least the 1940s through the 1960s, bus transit service connecting Troutdale with Gresham and Portland was provided by a private company named Portland Stages, Inc. This service was taken over by TriMet, a then-new public agency, in 1970, and TriMet continues to provide transit service in Troutdale today. Columbia Area Transit operates the Columbia Gorge Express to Portland and Hood River.

Air

The Troutdale Airport serves as a base for scenic aerial tours of the Columbia River Gorge provided by Envi Adventures.

Parks and recreation

Sunriseparksign
A sign for Sunrise Park in Troutdale

Sunrise Park is a municipal park in Troutdale that consists of a half-mile long looping trail and rentable garden beds.


Economy

Amazon fulfillment center - Troutdale Oregon
Amazon fulfillment center, Troutdale
Bissinger Wool Pullery, Troutdale, Oregon
A 2019 photo of Bissinger Wool Pullery, Troutdale

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 the Port of Portland's Troutdale 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 its FedEx Ground operations. Other major employers include Amazon, Reynolds School District, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Albertsons/Safeway, The Home Depot, and McMenamins.

Education

Troutdale is served by the Reynolds 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.

Notable people

  • Drew Eubanks, American basketball player
  • Gino Vannelli, musician

See also

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