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Svensen, OR
Census-designated place in Clatsop County, Oregon.
Population
784
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
350
ZIP codes
0
Svensen and its ZIP codes
Svensen at a glance
- Svensen is about 7.9 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,750 a year, 7% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $383,100 (20% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,644 a month.
Local data for Svensen, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Svensen, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,750
Poverty rate
23.8%
Median home value
$383,100
Median rent
$1,644/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.2%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (164), Irish Americans (97), Swedish Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clatsop County. PPP loans are for Svensen.
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
How people get to work
Svensen, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.0%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Svensen, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Svensen, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Svensen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KnappaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.1 |
| River PointCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| AstoriaCity | 8.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Altoona, WACensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Jeffers GardensCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Rosburg, WACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 22.9 |
| Puget Island, WACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| Deep River, WACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13.3 |
| Cathlamet, WATown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| WestportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| WarrentonCity | 14 mi | 12.7 |
| Lower Elochoman, WACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| East Cathlamet, WACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Grays River, WACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 20.2 |
| Skamokawa Valley, WACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 28.2 |
| GearhartCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Svensen, OR in?
- Svensen is in Clatsop County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Svensen, OR?
- About 784 people live in Svensen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Svensen?
- Nearby places include Knappa (3.5 mi), River Point (7.5 mi), Astoria (8.4 mi), Altoona, WA (8.8 mi), Jeffers Gardens (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023