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Astoria

Oregon · 9,838 residents (2025 est.) · 6.109 sq mi
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Astoria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,007. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $444,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,109
+3%since 2000
from 9,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,655 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,838 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,007
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,011 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,705
+117%since 2000
from $18,759 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−12%since 2010
from 0.516 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$444,800
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,239
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+66%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(8,683)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino6%(587)
Asian1.9%(185)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(1,939)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(7,611)
Black0.6%(63)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(1,591)
Asian1.1%(112)
Other7.2%(732)
Diversity Score50.4%(5,092)
Diversity Score
50
+155%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+98%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 7.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Astoria, Oregon?

Astoria, Oregon has about 10,109 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Astoria, Oregon?

The typical household in Astoria, Oregon earns about $68,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Astoria, Oregon expensive?

In Astoria, Oregon, the median home is worth about $444,800, and the typical rent is about $1,239 a month.

How educated are people in Astoria, Oregon?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Astoria, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Astoria, Oregon?

About 16.8% of people in Astoria, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Astoria, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Astoria, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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