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Cannon Beach

Oregon · 1,690 residents · 1.564 sq mi
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Cannon Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,726. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $683,300. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Despite a median home value of $683,300, the poverty rate sits 42% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,690
+6%since 2000
from 1,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,081 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,015 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+6%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Cannon Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,726
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,271 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,229
+60%since 2000
from $24,465 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.601
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$683,300
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
61.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
16.4
+148%since 2000
from 6.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,431)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(215)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score29.8%(503)
Diversity Score
30
+19%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cannon Beach, Oregon?

Cannon Beach, Oregon has about 1,690 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cannon Beach, Oregon earns about $41,726 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 $683,300, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Cannon Beach, Oregon?

About 40.2% 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 19.7% 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 469 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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