Astoria is a city located in Clatsop County Oregon. Astoria has a 2024 population of 9,916. It is also the county seat of Clatsop County. Astoria is currently declining at a rate of -0.7% annually and its population has decreased by -2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,194 in 2020.
The average household income in Astoria is $91,907 with a poverty rate of 14.16%. The median age in Astoria is 39.9 years: 36.5 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Astoria was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,619 | 84.82% |
| Two or more races | 890 | 8.76% |
| Other race | 459 | 4.52% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.51% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.15% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,490 | 2.2 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Non Family | 2,003 | 1.24 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Married | 1,869 | 2.93 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Female | 442 | 3.02 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
| Male | 176 | 3.3 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
49.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 483 | 6.51% |
| Associates Degree | 892 | 12.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,328 | 17.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 860 | 11.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,567 | 21.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 0.82% |
| Some College | 2,233 | 30.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,179 | 5,820 | 2,017 |
| Hispanic | 690 | 658 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 474 | 404 | 113 |
| Other Race | 295 | 295 | 0 |
| Asian | 79 | 28 | 8 |
| Native American | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| Black | 48 | 14 | 0 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,500 | $64,010 | $53,910 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,083 | $56,833 | $81,016 |
| High School Graduate | $43,733 | $44,514 | $43,482 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,268 | $31,569 | $22,574 |
| Overall | $46,917 | $48,579 | $45,342 |
| Some College | $45,076 | $49,891 | $43,703 |
$46,917
Average Earnings
$48,579
Average Male
$45,342
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.62% of Astoria residents speak only English, while 6.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,516 | 701 | 9.33% |
| Hispanic | 1,631 | 529 | 32.43% |
| Multiple | 876 | 292 | 33.33% |
| Native | 49 | 25 | 51.02% |
| Asian | 79 | 5 | 6.33% |
| Other | 459 | 3 | 0.65% |
14.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.58%
Male Poverty Rate
15.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Astoria is Native, with 51.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Astoria is Other, with 0.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.04% |
| Some College | 10.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.94% |
| Male Employed | 7.35% |
| Female Employed | 5.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,846 | $112,764 |
| Households | $70,043 | $91,907 |
| Married Families | $104,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,756 | $63,556 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
896
Number of Veterans
748
Male Veterans
148
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 297 |
| Second Gulf War | 210 |
| First Gulf War | 195 |
| Korea | 101 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 286 |
| 75+ | 250 |
| 65 to 74 | 206 |
| 35 to 54 | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 798 | 11.82% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 7.63% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 4.43% |
| Native American | 20 | 38.46% |
| Other Race | 17 | 4.91% |
| Asian | 13 | 16.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.87%
Born in Astoria
93.81%
Native Born
6.19%
Foreign Born
2.97%
Non Citizen
3.22%
Naturalized
93.81% of Astoria residents were born in the United States, with 39.87% having been born in Oregon. 2.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,569 | -70 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 9,639 | -69 | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 9,708 | -69 | -0.71% |
| 2026 | 9,777 | -70 | -0.71% |
| 2025 | 9,847 | -69 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 9,916 | -70 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 9,986 | -183 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 10,169 | -142 | -1.38% |
| 2021 | 10,311 | 117 | 1.15% |
| 2020 | 10,194 | 171 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 10,023 | 80 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 9,943 | 101 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 9,842 | 35 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 9,807 | 222 | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 9,585 | 35 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 9,550 | 117 | 1.24% |
| 2013 | 9,433 | -156 | -1.63% |
| 2012 | 9,589 | 71 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 9,518 | 33 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 9,485 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,813 | -256 | -2.54% |
| 1990 | 10,069 | 71 | 0.71% |
| 1980 | 9,998 | -246 | -2.4% |
| 1970 | 10,244 | -995 | -8.85% |
| 1960 | 11,239 | -1,092 | -8.86% |
| 1950 | 12,331 | 1,942 | 18.69% |
| 1940 | 10,389 | 40 | 0.39% |
| 1930 | 10,349 | -3,678 | -26.22% |
| 1920 | 14,027 | 4,428 | 46.13% |
| 1910 | 9,599 | 1,218 | 14.53% |
| 1900 | 8,381 | 2,197 | 35.53% |
| 1890 | 6,184 | 3,381 | 120.62% |
| 1880 | 2,803 | 2,164 | 338.65% |
| 1870 | 639 | -8,930 | -93.32% |