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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Seaside

Oregon · 5,359 residents · 4.049 sq mi
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Seaside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,835. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $65,900. With a median age of 39.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,359
−9%vs 2000
vs 5,900 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,324 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Seaside
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,835
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,074 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,817
−34%vs 2000
vs $17,893 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,900
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $149,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$374
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $559 in 2000
US average: $450
50.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.9% in 2000
49.3% rent
3.3
−31%vs 2000
vs 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,173)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(113)
Asian1.3%(68)
Other2%(106)
Diversity Score13.2%(706)
13
−30%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Seaside, Oregon?

Seaside, Oregon has about 5,359 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Seaside, Oregon?

The typical household in Seaside, Oregon earns about $19,835 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 $65,900, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Seaside, Oregon?

About 19.7% 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 13.5% of people in Seaside, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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