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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Astoria

Oregon · 9,813 residents · 6.109 sq mi
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Astoria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,011. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $130,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,813
−3%since 1990
from 10,069 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,606 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,648 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+10%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K10K10K10K1990201020202024Astoria
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,011
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,325 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,759
+52%since 1990
from $12,320 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$130,000
+79%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 50.9% in 1990
48.7% rent
3.9
+74%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(9,750)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3%(300)
Asian1.7%(175)
Diversity Score14.3%(1,442)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(8,683)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino6%(587)
Asian1.9%(185)
Diversity Score19.8%(1,939)
20
+38%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Astoria, Oregon?

Astoria, Oregon has about 9,813 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Astoria, Oregon?

The typical household in Astoria, Oregon earns about $33,011 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 $130,000, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Astoria, Oregon?

About 21.7% 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 15.9% of people in Astoria, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Astoria, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Astoria, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 256 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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