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Gladstone, Oregon

Introduction to Gladstone, Oregon

Gladstone, Oregon, in Clackamas county, is 10 miles S of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 11,438 people lived in Gladstone.

Gladstone History

Gladstone was originally inhabited by several Indian groups. The first settlers of the area arrived in the 1840s. The city was founded in the late 1800s by Judge Harvey Cross. It was named in honor of William E. Gladstone, the Prime Minister of England. Gladstone was incorporated on January 10, 1911. The first church in the area was established by Aaron Hayes Mulkey in 1908.

Gladstone and nearby Attractions

  • Rivergreens Golf Course
  • North Clackamas Aquatic Park
  • Tryon Creek State Natural Area
  • Portland Art Museum
  • McLoughlin House National Historic Site
  • Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Things To Do In Gladstone

Gladstone offers easy access to the Mary S. Young State Recreation Area, the Tryon Creek State Natural Area and the Molalla River State Park. The Portland Children's Museum, Harlow House Museum, Rail Depot Museum, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and the American Advertising Museum are some popular local historical sites. The Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, George W Joseph State Natural Area and the Rooster Rock State Park are in the neighborhood as well.

Gladstone Transportation

Portland Downtown Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Gladstone Higher Education

Clackamas Community College, Portland State University and Lewis and Clark College are nearby.

High Points

Gladstone strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Gladstone Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 13%Gladstone Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 13%Gladstone People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Gladstone Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Gladstone, OR

Comparing Gladstone to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population64
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Female Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men58
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income69
People Above Poverty68
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Affordability of Rents32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime23

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