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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Astoria Micro

Astoria, OR · 1 counties · 37,039 residents · 828.239 sq mi
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Astoria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,223. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,100. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,039
+4%since 2000
from 35,630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+8%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K35K37K40K42K1990201020202024Astoria
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,223
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,301 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,347
+30%since 2000
from $19,515 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+57%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(32,364)
Black0.4%(156)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,597)
Asian1.2%(423)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(5,332)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(32,295)
Black0.4%(163)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2,838)
Asian1.2%(445)
Other3.5%(1,282)
Diversity Score29%(10,735)
Diversity Score
29
+94%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

AstoriaCENTRAL9,838
What's inside

1 component county

Clatsop CountyCENTRAL40,926
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Astoria, OR?

Astoria, OR has about 37,039 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Astoria, OR?

The typical household in Astoria, OR earns about $42,223 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 $253,100, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Astoria, OR?

About 21.6% 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 12.8% 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 3,738 residents, a change of about 11 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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