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Clatsop County, Oregon
Clatsop County, Oregon. Clatsop County had 40,926 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. It holds 10 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 41007.
Clatsop County is the county of the Astoria, OR micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,926
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 41,072 · ACS 2020-2024: 41,363
Median household income
$71,822
±$4,774 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$468,300
±$10,867 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,180
±$39 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Clatsop County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 41,072 residents in Clatsop County. The Census Bureau estimates 40,926 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 41,363 over 828 square miles of land.
| Measure | Clatsop County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 41,363 | 4,254,293 | +2,261 |
| Households | 17,984±527 | 1,718,422 | +2,184 |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.07 | 2.42 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 23,395±47 | 1,857,992 | +948 |
Clatsop County's population since 2000
From 35,630 in 2000 to 40,926 in 2025: up 14.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Clatsop County?
Clatsop County holds 10 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Astoria with 9,838 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Astoria | 10,181 | $68,007 |
|---|---|---|
| Seaside | 7,115 | $47,361 |
| Warrenton | 6,277 | $70,670 |
| Gearhart | 1,793 | $92,250 |
| Cannon Beach | 1,489 | $69,375 |
| KnappaGEOID 4139850 | 1,007 | $96,641 |
| Svensen | 853 | $88,750 |
| Jeffers GardensGEOID 4137202 | 424 | not published |
| River PointGEOID 4162292 | 397 | not published |
| WestportGEOID 4180400 | 319 | $33,598 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clatsop County?
The median resident of Clatsop County is 46.0 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.0%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clatsop County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0±0.6 | 40.4 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 17.9%±0.1 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1%±0.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.0% | 14.7% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.4%±1.4 pts | 71.4% | −5.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8%±1.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4%±0.9 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.9%±1.4 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.0%±1.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 20.0%±1.9 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1%±1.4 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2%±1.2 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.7%±2.0 pts | 36.8% | +4.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.9%±1.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Clatsop County earn?
Half of Clatsop County's 17,984 households earn less than $71,822 a year (±$4,774), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $67,548 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clatsop County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,822±$4,774 | $83,011 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,117±$6,355 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,825±$2,539 | $45,612 | +$6,203 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3%±1.8 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.7%±4.6 pts | 13.2% | +7.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.3%±1.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.7%±1.4 pts | 92.4% | – |
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 Clatsop County?
Owners occupy 63.2% of Clatsop County's occupied homes and renters 36.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $468,300 by its owner (±$10,867). The median renter pays $1,180 a month including utilities, and 40.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clatsop County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $468,300±$10,867 | $477,600 | +$118,906 |
| Median gross rent | $1,180±$39 | $1,525 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.5%±5.8 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,988±$94 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.2%±2.8 pts | 63.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 23,395±47 | 1,857,992 | +948 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1%±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±2.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.5%±2.2 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.9%±0.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.2%±2.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
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 Clatsop County building?
Builders took permits for 237 new housing units across Clatsop County in 2025 (80 single-family), 5.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clatsop County get to work?
69.7% of Clatsop County's workers drive alone and 13.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Clatsop County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2%±2.0 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±1.1 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.7%±3.0 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±2.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.8%±1.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.6%±2.0 pts | 19.0% | +9.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min±1.6 | 23.0 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 are Clatsop County's census tracts?
Clatsop County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,995 (Tract 9509) to $99,643 (Tract 9513).
| Tract 950141007950100 | 3,287±283 | $64,006 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950241007950200 | 3,835±337 | $80,417 |
| Tract 950341007950300 | 3,193±345 | $61,271 |
| Tract 950441007950400 | 3,779±528 | $85,761 |
| Tract 950541007950500 | 5,362±388 | $75,265 |
| Tract 950641007950600 | 3,785±587 | $92,093 |
| Tract 950741007950700 | 2,855±400 | $91,125 |
| Tract 950941007950900 | 4,295±388 | $39,995 |
| Tract 951141007951100 | 4,565±518 | $74,591 |
| Tract 951241007951200 | 3,173±374 | $66,667 |
| Tract 951341007951300 | 3,234±335 | $99,643 |
| Tract 990041007990000 | 0±13 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Clatsop County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 19th of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 25th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 36 |
| Median household income | 16th of 36 |
| Median home value | 8th of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 36 |
| Median age | 13th of 36 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Clatsop County 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' school search.