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Seaside

Oregon · 7,092 residents (2025 est.) · 4.049 sq mi
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Seaside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,361. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $459,500. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,192
+22%since 2000
from 5,900 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,776 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+24%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,092 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Seaside
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,361
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,074 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,835
+156%since 2000
from $17,893 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.568
+28%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
+102%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(5,259)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(381)
Asian1.1%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(1,112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(6,067)
Black1.1%(77)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(779)
Asian1.7%(120)
Other2.1%(149)
Diversity Score34.5%(2,480)
Diversity Score
34
+83%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 9.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seaside, Oregon?

Seaside, Oregon has about 7,192 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seaside, Oregon?

The typical household in Seaside, Oregon earns about $47,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seaside, Oregon expensive?

In Seaside, Oregon, the median home is worth about $459,500, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Seaside, Oregon?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Seaside, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seaside, Oregon?

About 17.6% of people in Seaside, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seaside, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Seaside, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,833 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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