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Cannon Beach

Oregon · 1,512 residents (2025 est.) · 1.564 sq mi
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Cannon Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,375. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $823,200. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,361
−14%since 2000
from 1,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
870 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,015 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.2
+42%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,512 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Cannon Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,375
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,271 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,287
+179%since 2000
from $24,465 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
−14%since 2010
from 0.601 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$823,200
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,126
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
61.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.9
+80%since 2000
from 6.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,383)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(167)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(398)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(970)
Black1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(306)
Asian1.6%(22)
Other3.6%(49)
Diversity Score55%(748)
Diversity Score
55
+119%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 82.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 14.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cannon Beach, Oregon?

Cannon Beach, Oregon has about 1,361 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cannon Beach, Oregon?

The typical household in Cannon Beach, Oregon earns about $69,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cannon Beach, Oregon expensive?

In Cannon Beach, Oregon, the median home is worth about $823,200, and the typical rent is about $1,126 a month.

How educated are people in Cannon Beach, Oregon?

About 47.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cannon Beach, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cannon Beach, Oregon?

About 4.5% of people in Cannon Beach, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cannon Beach, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Cannon Beach, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 140 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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