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Clatskanie

Oregon · 1,716 residents · 1.3 sq mi
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Clatskanie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $183,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,716
+12%since 2000
from 1,528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,320 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clatskanie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,932
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,666
+42%since 2000
from $16,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+25%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(1,443)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(84)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.7%(63)
Diversity Score23%(394)
Diversity Score
23
+137%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+94%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clatskanie, Oregon?

Clatskanie, Oregon has about 1,716 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clatskanie, Oregon?

The typical household in Clatskanie, Oregon earns about $47,932 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 $183,300, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Clatskanie, Oregon?

About 9.2% 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 15.6% 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 87 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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