Astoria, OR

Census Place

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2024 Population

10,109

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.3

1% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

16.8%

18.7% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$68,007

2.91% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$444,800

5.3% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

4,626

4.48% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Astoria, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Astoria, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Astoria, OR are Clatsop Community College (99 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Astoria, OR was $444,800, and the homeownership rate was 53.6%.

Most people in Astoria, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Astoria, OR was 2 cars per household.

United States Oregon Clatsop County, OR Astoria, OR Columbia, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR

Population & Diversity

Astoria, OR is home to a population of 10.1k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.06% of Astoria, OR residents were born outside of the country (714 people).

In 2024, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.61k people) in Astoria, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 589 White (Hispanic) and 542 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2024 Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96% of Astoria, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Astoria, OR was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Astoria, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Astoria, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.61k ± 407
White (Hispanic)
589 ± 326
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
542 ± 190

15.7%

Hispanic Population

1.59k people

15.7% of the people in Astoria, OR are hispanic (1.59k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Astoria, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
144,017 ± 9,158 people
Vietnam
20,980 ± 3,547 people
India
20,652 ± 3,520 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 144,017 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 20,980 and India with 20,652.

Foreign-Born Population

7.06%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

714 people

6.19%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

629 people

As of 2024, 7.06% of Astoria, OR residents (714 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Astoria, OR was 6.19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Astoria, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
260 ± 93
Gulf War (2001-)
221 ± 138
Gulf War (1990s)
80 ± 50

Astoria, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Astoria, OR.

Health

91.7% of the population of Astoria, OR has health coverage, with 36.3% on employee plans, 23.2% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 4.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1,064 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,064 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1177 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 137 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.28%

Uninsured

36.3%

Employer Coverage

23.2%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

4.07%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Astoria, OR grew by 2.67% from 8.06% to 8.28%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Astoria, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Astoria, OR employs 4.63k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Astoria, OR were Retail Trade (746 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (746 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (564 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($86,111), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($83,864), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,333).

Employment

Occupations

4.63k

2024 Value

± 516

−4.48%

1 Year decline

± 16.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Astoria, OR declined at a rate of −4.48%, from 4.84k employees to 4.63k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Astoria, OR, are Sales & Related Occupations (658 people), Management Occupations (605 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (360 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Astoria, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

4.63k

2024 Value

± 516

−4.48%

1 Year decline

± 16.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Astoria, OR declined at a rate of −4.48%, from 4.84k employees to 4.63k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Astoria, OR, are Retail Trade (746 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (746 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (564 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Astoria, OR, though some of these residents may live in Astoria, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,761

Median earning men ± $12,062

$46,396

Median earning women ± $2,905

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($100,045), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,899).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($125,104), Manufacturing ($86,406), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,599).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Astoria, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Astoria, OR awarded 99 degrees. The student population of Astoria, OR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 310 male students and 444 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Astoria, OR are White (60 and 60.6%), Unknown (21 and 21.2%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 14.1%), and Two or More Races (2 and 2.02%).

The largest universities in Astoria, OR by number of degrees awarded are Clatsop Community College (99 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Astoria, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (39 and 39.4%), General Studies (20 and 20.2%), and Registered Nursing (17 and 17.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 754 students enrolled in Astoria, OR, 41.1% men and 58.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 367 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
39 degrees awarded
General Studies
20 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Astoria, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Astoria, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Clatsop Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

99 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clatsop Community College with 99 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 25 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Astoria, OR, which is 0.338 times less than the 74 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 60 degrees mean that there were 2.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 21 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($610) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Astoria, OR was $444,800 in 2024, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $422,400 to $444,800, a 5.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Astoria, OR is 53.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Astoria, OR have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Astoria, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$444,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$15,387

$2,392

Median Property Taxes

±$316

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Astoria, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Astoria, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.6%

Homeownership

2024

60%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 53.6% of the housing units in Astoria, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Astoria, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,007

Median Household Income

± $8,456

4.46k

Number of Households

± 482

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.46k households in Astoria, OR declined from $68,007 from the previous year's value of $70,043.

The following chart displays the households in Astoria, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Astoria, OR is from Oregon.

0.459

2024 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.461

2023 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2024, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.412% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (63.4%)
Worked At Home (21.5%)
Carpooled (7%)

In 2024, 63.4% of workers in Astoria, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Astoria, OR have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.38% of the workforce in Astoria, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Astoria, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Astoria, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Astoria, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Astoria, OR (1.68k out of 9.98k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 12 - 14 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Astoria, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.