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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Astoria Micro

Astoria, OR · 1 counties · 35,630 residents · 828.239 sq mi
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Astoria 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

35,630
+7%since 1990
from 33,301 in 1990
1990 – 2025
43 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+12%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K35K37K40K42K1990201020202024Astoria
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,301
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,135 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,515
+55%since 1990
from $12,568 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$138,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$543
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $352 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
35.8% rent
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)
15
+10%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−25%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Astoria, OR?

Astoria, OR has about 35,630 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Astoria, OR?

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

Is Astoria, OR expensive?

In Astoria, OR, the median home is worth about $138,800, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Astoria, OR?

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

What is the poverty rate in Astoria, OR?

About 13.2% of people in Astoria, OR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Astoria, OR grown since 1990?

Yes, Astoria, OR 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 · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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