Troutdale, OR

Troutdale, Oregon

Troutdale, Oregon, in Multnomah county, is 3 miles NE of Gresham, Oregon (center to center) and 14 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city is considered part of the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. Troutdale has a population of 13,777.

The People and Families of Troutdale

In Troutdale, about 63% of adults are married. Troutdale is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Troutdale is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troutdale had a median family income of $62,203. Troutdale is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Troutdale finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Troutdale ($3,200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Troutdale Housing

About 74% of housing units in Troutdale are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Troutdale pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Troutdale, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Troutdale, OR

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Troutdale Almanac

Troutdale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Troutdale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Troutdale residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Troutdale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Troutdale High Schools (2004)

REYNOLDS HIGH SCHOOL
1698 SW CHERRY PARK RD
503-667-3186
Serves 2,477 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Troutdale Colleges

(List of All Oregon Colleges)

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