State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,657.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.78%
Growth Since 2010
7.34%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
41,250
World Population Review
Astoria, Oregon Population 2021
10,173
Astoria is a city located in Clatsop County Oregon. It is also the county seat of Clatsop County. With a 2020 population of 10,173, it is the 53rd largest city in Oregon and the 3068th largest city in the United States . Astoria is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 7.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,477 in 2010. Astoria reached it's highest population of 14,027 in 1920. Spanning over 10 miles, Astoria has a population density of 1,657 people per square mile.
The average household income in Astoria is $65,982 with a poverty rate of 11.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $908 per month, and the median house value is $259,600. The median age in Astoria is 44.7 years, 42.5 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
Astoria Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Astoria was:
- White: 89.87%
- Two or more races: 6.99%
- Other race: 1.22%
- Asian: 0.76%
- Native American: 0.50%
- Black or African American: 0.36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.29%
The current population of Astoria, Oregon is 10,173 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,936.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 9,477.
Astoria, Oregon Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,250 | 513 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 40,737 | 513 | 1.26% |
| 2019 | 40,224 | 513 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 39,711 | 610 | 1.54% |
| 2017 | 39,101 | 423 | 1.08% |
| 2016 | 38,678 | 881 | 2.28% |
| 2015 | 37,797 | 348 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 37,449 | 336 | 0.90% |
| 2013 | 37,113 | -302 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 37,415 | 187 | 0.50% |
| 2011 | 37,228 | 140 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 37,088 | 0.00% |
Astoria Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,840 | 89.87% |
| Two or More Races | 688 | 6.99% |
| Some Other Race | 120 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 | 0.50% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.29% |
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Astoria Population by Race
Astoria Population Pyramid $2021
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Astoria Population by Age
Astoria Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,492 | 2.13 | 50 |
| Non Family | 2,242 | 1.19 | 36.4 |
| Married | 1,749 | 3.05 | 66.8 |
| Female | 326 | 2.97 | 55.2 |
| Male | 175 | 3.45 | 45.1 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
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Astoria Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 181 | 2.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 432 | 5.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,503 | 20.43% |
| Some College | 2,125 | 28.88% |
| Associates Degree | 769 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,423 | 19.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 925 | 12.57% |
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Astoria Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Astoria Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,320 | 5,972 | 2,092 |
| Hispanic | 556 | 360 | 81 |
| 2+ Races | 429 | 366 | 148 |
| Asian | 75 | 75 | 44 |
| Other Race | 65 | 59 | |
| Native American | 49 | 40 | |
| Black | 22 | 18 | |
| Islander | 12 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.67%.
Astoria Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,085
Average Earnings
$35,768
Average Male
$27,909
Average Female
Astoria Earnings by Educational Attainment
Astoria Language by Age
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Astoria Language
90.38% of Astoria residents speak only English, while 9.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.06% of the population.
Astoria Language
Astoria Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,915 | 876 | 11.07% |
| Hispanic | 1,058 | 120 | 11.34% |
| Multiple | 662 | 96 | 14.50% |
| Black | 29 | 19 | 65.52% |
| Other | 120 | 15 | 12.50% |
| Islander | 29 | 9 | 31.03% |
| Asian | 75 | 8 | 10.67% |
11.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.88%
Male Poverty Rate
11.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Astoria
The race most likely to be in poverty in Astoria is Black, with 65.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Astoria is Asian, with 10.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.32%.
Astoria Poverty
Astoria Poverty Rate by Education
Astoria Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Astoria Married by Age and Sex
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Astoria Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Astoria Marital Status by Race
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Astoria Marital Status
Astoria Veterans by War
Astoria Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 774 | 11.03% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 19.22% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 7.63% |
| Native American | 23 | 46.94% |
| Other Race | 15 | 16.67% |
| Asian | 6 | 8.00% |
Astoria Veterans by Race
Astoria Veterans by Education
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12.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
Astoria Veterans by Education
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61.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Astoria Employment by Age
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Astoria Employment by Race
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Astoria Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.03%
Native Born
5.97%
Foreign Born
4.23%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.03% of Astoria residents were born in the United States, with 41.73% having been born in Oregon. 4.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Astoria Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,173 | 79 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 10,094 | 79 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 10,015 | 79 | 0.80% |
| 2018 | 9,936 | 115 | 1.17% |
| 2017 | 9,821 | 28 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 9,793 | 221 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 9,572 | 33 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 9,539 | 111 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 9,428 | -157 | -1.64% |
| 2012 | 9,585 | 67 | 0.70% |
| 2011 | 9,518 | 34 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 9,484 | -329 | -0.34% |
| 2000 | 9,813 | -256 | -0.26% |
| 1990 | 10,069 | 71 | 0.07% |
| 1980 | 9,998 | -246 | -0.24% |
| 1970 | 10,244 | -995 | -0.92% |
| 1960 | 11,239 | -1,092 | -0.92% |
| 1950 | 12,331 | 1,942 | 1.73% |
| 1940 | 10,389 | 40 | 0.04% |
| 1930 | 10,349 | -3,678 | -3.00% |
| 1920 | 14,027 | 4,428 | 3.87% |
| 1910 | 9,599 | 1,218 | 1.37% |
| 1900 | 8,381 | 2,197 | 3.09% |
| 1890 | 6,184 | 3,381 | 8.23% |
| 1880 | 2,803 | 2,164 | 15.93% |
| 1870 | 639 | 0.00% |