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 $89,455 with a poverty rate of 12.08%. The median age in Astoria is 42 years: 38.2 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Astoria was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,788 | 86.29% |
| Two or more races | 803 | 7.88% |
| Other race | 348 | 3.42% |
| Asian | 109 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.18% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,420 | 2.24 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Non Family | 1,951 | 1.27 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Married | 1,860 | 2.93 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Female | 439 | 3.23 | 39 | 61 |
| Male | 170 | 3.31 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 603 | 8.04% |
| Associates Degree | 819 | 10.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,431 | 19.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 944 | 12.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,566 | 20.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 0.83% |
| Some College | 2,078 | 27.7% |
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 | 6,348 | 5,931 | 2,095 |
| Hispanic | 564 | 520 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 437 | 312 | 189 |
| Other Race | 222 | 222 | 0 |
| Asian | 109 | 66 | 39 |
| Black | 48 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 38 | 38 | 1 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 43.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,750 | $69,405 | $50,988 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,071 | $66,071 | $66,071 |
| High School Graduate | $40,772 | $40,577 | $40,818 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,625 | $31,574 | $15,365 |
| Overall | $45,529 | $47,312 | $43,117 |
| Some College | $45,064 | $48,162 | $38,922 |
$45,529
Average Earnings
$47,312
Average Male
$43,117
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.38% of Astoria residents speak only English, while 6.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,778 | 647 | 8.32% |
| Hispanic | 1,337 | 390 | 29.17% |
| Multiple | 786 | 148 | 18.83% |
| Black | 73 | 27 | 36.99% |
| Islander | 18 | 10 | 55.56% |
| Asian | 109 | 7 | 6.42% |
| Other | 348 | 3 | 0.86% |
12.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.97%
Male Poverty Rate
13.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Astoria is Islander, with 55.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Astoria is Other, with 0.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.73% |
| High School | 10.05% |
| Some College | 8.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.95% |
| Female Employed | 4.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,268 | $108,622 |
| Households | $69,463 | $89,455 |
| Married Families | $99,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,094 | $62,835 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
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
856
Number of Veterans
687
Male Veterans
169
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 263 |
| Second Gulf War | 193 |
| First Gulf War | 187 |
| Korea | 118 |
| World War II | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 263 |
| 75+ | 226 |
| 65 to 74 | 220 |
| 35 to 54 | 93 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 777 | 11.2% |
| Native American | 36 | 90% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 6.33% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 7 | 6.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
41.39%
Born in Astoria
94.23%
Native Born
5.77%
Foreign Born
2.41%
Non Citizen
3.37%
Naturalized
94.23% of Astoria residents were born in the United States, with 41.39% having been born in Oregon. 2.41% 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% |