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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Astoria

Oregon · 10,069 residents · 6.109 sq mi
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Astoria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,325. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $55,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,069
+3%vs 2000
vs 9,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,648 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,325
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,011 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,320
−34%vs 2000
vs $18,759 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $130,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$297
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $519 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.3% in 2000
49.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−43%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(9,750)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3%(300)
Asian1.7%(175)
Other1.3%(128)
Diversity Score14.3%(1,442)
Diversity Score
14
−28%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Astoria, Oregon?

Astoria, Oregon has about 10,069 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Astoria, Oregon?

The typical household in Astoria, Oregon earns about $24,325 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Astoria, Oregon?

About 16.4% 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 16.5% of people in Astoria, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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