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Knappa, OR

Census-designated place in Clatsop County, Oregon.

Population

806

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

390

ZIP codes

0

Knappa and its ZIP codes

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Knappa at a glance

  • Knappa is about 8.8 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • The median household income is $96,641, 16% above the Oregon median of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $442,100 (7% below Oregon).

Local data for Knappa, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Knappa, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$96,641

Poverty rate

6.0%

Median home value

$442,100

Homeownership

89.0%

Bachelor's or higher

9.8%

Median age

38.0

Average commute

30.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (136), German Americans (116), Scottish Americans (80).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Sep 2026, -1.0 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

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

  • Drove alone91.4%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Knappa, 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

70° / 38°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Knappa, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Knappa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SvensenCensus-designated place3.5 mi2.2
Altoona, WACensus-designated place7.3 mi5.1
Puget Island, WACensus-designated place9.2 mi7.6
Cathlamet, WATown9.7 mi0.5
WestportCensus-designated place10 mi0.7
Rosburg, WACensus-designated place10 mi22.9
Lower Elochoman, WACensus-designated place11 mi1.5
East Cathlamet, WACensus-designated place11 mi1.7
River PointCensus-designated place11 mi0.5
AstoriaCity11 mi6.1
Skamokawa Valley, WACensus-designated place12 mi28.2
Jeffers GardensCensus-designated place13 mi0.6
Deep River, WACensus-designated place13 mi13.3
Grays River, WACensus-designated place13 mi20.2
Upper Elochoman, WACensus-designated place13 mi1.4
WarrentonCity17 mi12.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Knappa, OR in?
Knappa is in Clatsop County, Oregon.
What is the population of Knappa, OR?
About 806 people live in Knappa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Knappa?
Nearby places include Svensen (3.5 mi), Altoona, WA (7.3 mi), Puget Island, WA (9.2 mi), Cathlamet, WA (9.7 mi), Westport (10 mi).

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