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Astoria, OR

City in Clatsop County, Oregon.

Population

10,109

Land area

6.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,655

ZIP codes

0

Astoria and its ZIP codes

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Astoria at a glance

  • Astoria is about 37 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 68th among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
  • The median household income is $68,007, 18% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $444,800 (7% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,239 a month.

Local data for Astoria, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Astoria, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$68,007

Poverty rate

16.8%

Median home value

$444,800

Median rent

$1,239/mo

Homeownership

53.6%

Bachelor's or higher

31.3%

Median age

40.3

Average commute

21.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,372), Irish Americans (1,020), Mexican Americans (883).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clatsop County. PPP loans are for Astoria.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,058

19,295 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,292

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$429M

FY 2026, $10,447 per person

Clatsop County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Astoria, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.4%
  • Carpooled7.0%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked4.6%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home21.5%

Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Astoria, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tsunami

Storm events since 1996

50

Countywide, mostly heavy rain

Flood insurance policies

1,003

4.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

67° / 38°F

70.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone39 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Astoria, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.4%

U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts

Cities near Astoria

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Jeffers GardensCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.6
River PointCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.5
WarrentonCity5.9 mi12.7
Chinook, WACensus-designated place8.4 mi1
SvensenCensus-designated place8.4 mi2.2
KnappaCensus-designated place11 mi2.1
Deep River, WACensus-designated place12 mi13.3
GearhartCity12 mi1.9
Naselle, WACensus-designated place12 mi2.3
Altoona, WACensus-designated place12 mi5.1
Rosburg, WACensus-designated place12 mi22.9
Ilwaco, WACity14 mi2.1
SeasideCity15 mi4
Grays River, WACensus-designated place16 mi20.2
Long Beach, WACity16 mi1.4
Skamokawa Valley, WACensus-designated place21 mi28.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Astoria, OR in?
Astoria is in Clatsop County, Oregon.
What is the population of Astoria, OR?
About 10,109 people live in Astoria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Astoria?
Nearby places include Jeffers Gardens (2.9 mi), River Point (3.1 mi), Warrenton (5.9 mi), Chinook, WA (8.4 mi), Svensen (8.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023