East County is a region of Multnomah County, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area.[1][2] It is generally defined as being the entirety of Multnomah County east of Portland.[3]

East County
Troutdale, one of the cities in East County
Troutdale, one of the cities in East County
CountyMultnomah County
Population
158,938

Geography

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While there is no official geographic definition, although most consider it to include the entirety of Multnomah County east of the city of Portland. Some people do consider some eastern parts of Portland to also be in East County.

Populated places

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Incorporated cities

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Unincorporated communities and CDPs

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Education

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Primary and secondary schools

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East County is served by Gresham-Barlow School District, Reynolds School District, and Corbett School District.[4][5][6]

Higher education

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The East County city of Gresham is home to Mt. Hood Community College.[7]

Landmarks

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References

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  1. ^ "East County Mayors Demand Multnomah County Address Ambulance Crisis". Willamette Week. 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  2. ^ "Portside - Centering the East County Community". www.portofportland.com. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  3. ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". www.arcgis.com. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  4. ^ "Gresham Barlow School District Approved Boundaries for 2020-2021 (Board approved on 12/5/2019)". www.arcgis.com. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  5. ^ "Maps | Reynolds School District - Oregon". www.reynolds.k12.or.us. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  6. ^ "District Information". Corbett School District. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  7. ^ "Home". www.mhcc.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-26.