COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clatsop County

Oregon · 35,630 residents · 828.239 sq mi

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Clatsop County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,301. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $138,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 40.0

US median: 35.2

Less educated

19% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 70%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

35,630

+7%since 1990

from 33,301 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

43 / sq mi

+7%since 1990

from 40 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

40.0

+12%since 1990

from 35.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202441K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,301

+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $25,135 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$19,515

+55%since 1990

from $12,568 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

13.2%

−1.2 ptssince 1990

from 14.4% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$138,800

+70%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $62,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$543

+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $352 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

64.2%

+0.9 ptssince 1990

from 63.2% in 1990

35.8% rent

Afford Score

3.8

+55%since 1990

from 2.5 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.5%(32,126)

Black0.3%(103)

Hispanic / Latino2.2%(748)

Asian1.2%(414)

Diversity Score13.6%(4,527)

2000

White, non-Hispanic90.8%(32,364)

Black0.4%(156)

Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,597)

Asian1.2%(423)

Diversity Score15%(5,332)

Diversity Score

+10%since 1990

from 14 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.1%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 16.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

85.6%

+3.7 ptssince 1990

from 81.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.5%

+0.9 ptssince 1990

from 5.6% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.7 min

−25%since 1990

from 18.4 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clatsop County, Oregon?

Clatsop County, Oregon has about 35,630 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clatsop County, Oregon?

The typical household in Clatsop County, Oregon earns about $36,301 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clatsop County, Oregon expensive?

In Clatsop County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $138,800, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Clatsop County, Oregon?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clatsop County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clatsop County, Oregon?

About 13.2% of people in Clatsop County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clatsop County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Clatsop County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,329 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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