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Clatskanie, Oregon
Clatskanie, city, in Columbia County, Oregon. Clatskanie had 1,779 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,716 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,364 (±587). GEOID 4113750.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,779
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,716 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,364 ±587
Median household income
$90,709
±$2,783 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$363,900
±$79,573 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,017
±$472 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Clatskanie and what county is it in?
Clatskanie is a city in Columbia County, Oregon. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 1,320 residents per square mile in 2020.
Clatskanie is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clatskanie, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,779 people lived in Clatskanie on July 1, 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,716 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,364 (±587).
| Measure | Clatskanie | Columbia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,364 ±587 | 53,493 | +718 |
| Households | 879 ±199 | 20,928 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.63 ±0.42 | 2.53 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 949 ±210 | 22,167 | no clear change |
Clatskanie's population since 2000
From 1,528 in 2000 to 1,779 in 2025: up 16.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clatskanie as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clatskanie?
The median resident of Clatskanie is 37.5 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.9%.
| Measure | Clatskanie | Columbia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±8.3 | 43.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±7.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2% ±6.3 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 53.6% ±4.1 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% ±3.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.9% ±5.9 pts | 84.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9% ±3.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3% ±4.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.6% ±7.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| With a disability | 28.3% ±7.8 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2% ±6.2 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7% ±4.6 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1% ±6.8 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.9% ±2.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6% ±6.5 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.9% ±4.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clatskanie earn?
Half of Clatskanie's 879 households earn less than $90,709 a year (±$2,783), against $87,458 in Columbia County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $39,406 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $51,303 after inflation. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clatskanie | Columbia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,709 ±$2,783 | $87,458 | +$51,303 |
| Mean household income | $91,243 ±$12,097 | $100,740 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,029 ±$6,359 | $39,867 | +$9,253 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1% ±5.5 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.9% ±13.5 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.8% ±11.3 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% ±5.6 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7% ±6.2 pts | 93.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clatskanie?
Owners occupy 83.3% of Clatskanie's occupied homes and renters 16.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $363,900 by its owner (±$79,573). The median renter pays $1,017 a month including utilities, and 61.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clatskanie | Columbia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $363,900 ±$79,573 | $421,600 | +$153,451 |
| Median gross rent | $1,017 ±$472 | $1,373 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 61.7% ±23.2 pts | 45.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,931 ±$506 | $1,886 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.3% ±7.6 pts | 76.1% | +16.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.7% ±7.6 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Housing units | 949 ±210 | 22,167 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5% ±4.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7% ±14.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.3% ±10.6 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.2% ±9.9 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±2.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5% ±2.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.9% ±7.3 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.1% ±7.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Clatskanie building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Clatskanie in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 4.5 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Oregon.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clatskanie work and get to work?
77.6% of Clatskanie's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes.
| Measure | Clatskanie | Columbia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.0% ±6.9 pts | 57.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±7.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.6% ±10.4 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±5.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±3.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3% ±9.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min ±4.9 | 31.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Clatskanie?
No census tract lies mostly in Clatskanie; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702.01Columbia County | 3,589 | $83,504 |
| Tract 9702.02Columbia County | 3,083 | $90,098 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Clatskanie) · Census block assignment files
How does Clatskanie compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clatskanie is the 8,105th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 132nd-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Clatskanie ranks 68th of 223 places in Oregon with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 132nd | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 36th | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 154th | 224 |
| Median household income | 68th | 223 |
| Per capita income | 150th | 224 |
| Median home value | 140th | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 160th | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 92nd | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 173rd | 219 |
| Median age | 159th | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 48th | 224 |
| Travel time to work | 98th | 221 |
Clatskanie's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare Clatskanie with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Clatskanie?
21 of the 57 figures for Clatskanie on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clatskanie are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Clatskanie.