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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Seaside

Oregon · 5,900 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 $31,074. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $149,600. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,900
+10%since 1990
from 5,359 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,457 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,324 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+6%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Seaside
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,074
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,835 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,893
+51%since 1990
from $11,817 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$149,600
+72%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$559
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $374 in 1990
US average: $602
47.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
52.1% rent
4.8
+45%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,173)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(113)
Asian1.3%(68)
Diversity Score13.2%(706)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(5,259)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(381)
Asian1.1%(63)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,112)
19
+43%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−23%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seaside, Oregon?

Seaside, Oregon has about 5,900 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Seaside, Oregon?

The typical household in Seaside, Oregon earns about $31,074 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 $149,600, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Seaside, Oregon?

About 18.5% 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 15.6% 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 541 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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