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Cannon Beach

Oregon · 1,489 residents · 1.564 sq mi
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Cannon Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,056. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $615,600. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,489
−6%since 2000
from 1,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
952 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,015 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.2
+22%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Cannon Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,056
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,271 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,552
+58%since 2000
from $24,465 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$615,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
41.8% rent
Afford Score
11.0
+66%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(1,201)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(185)
Asian1.1%(16)
Other5.9%(88)
Diversity Score41.8%(622)
Diversity Score
42
+67%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
5.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cannon Beach, Oregon?

Cannon Beach, Oregon has about 1,489 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cannon Beach, Oregon earns about $56,056 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 $615,600, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Cannon Beach, Oregon?

About 29.0% 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 8.4% 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 268 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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