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Astoria

Oregon · 9,477 residents · 6.109 sq mi
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Astoria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,863. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,477
−3%since 2000
from 9,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,551 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+9%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,863
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,011 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,322
+51%since 2000
from $18,759 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
52.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.7
+70%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(7,979)
Black0.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(932)
Asian1.7%(160)
Other5.4%(516)
Diversity Score37.6%(3,568)
Diversity Score
38
+91%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Astoria, Oregon?

Astoria, Oregon has about 9,477 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Astoria, Oregon?

The typical household in Astoria, Oregon earns about $37,863 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 $254,100, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Astoria, Oregon?

About 26.6% 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 16.2% 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 592 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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