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Clatskanie

Oregon · 1,779 residents (2025 est.) · 1.3 sq mi
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Clatskanie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,709. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $363,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,364
+55%since 2000
from 1,528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,818 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 1,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+5%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,779 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clatskanie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,709
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,029
+104%since 2000
from $16,717 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−17%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$363,900
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,017
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+31%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,408)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(51)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(148)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(2,031)
Black4%(94)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(140)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(99)
Diversity Score31.9%(754)
Diversity Score
32
+229%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clatskanie, Oregon?

Clatskanie, Oregon has about 2,364 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clatskanie, Oregon?

The typical household in Clatskanie, Oregon earns about $90,709 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clatskanie, Oregon expensive?

In Clatskanie, Oregon, the median home is worth about $363,900, and the typical rent is about $1,017 a month.

How educated are people in Clatskanie, Oregon?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clatskanie, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clatskanie, Oregon?

About 11.1% of people in Clatskanie, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clatskanie, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Clatskanie, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 735 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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