Seaside Population

1880–2026

7,081

2026 projection

0.5% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Seaside. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267,081-110.16%
20257,092-400.56%
20247,132-270.38%
20237,159-841.16%
20227,243-620.85%
20217,305+1902.67%
20207,115+500.71%
20197,065+801.15%
20186,985+1301.90%
20176,855+160.23%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Seaside has a population change lower than Clatsop County, Oregon, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Oregon+0.7%
  • Clatsop County−0.6%
  • Seaside−1.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Seaside Demographics

51.2median age

Median age

Female53.4 yrs
Male47.2 yrs

Adults

5,982
1,873 seniors (65+) · 31% of adults4,109 other adults

Sex

Female 52.4% · 3,771Male 47.6% · 3,421

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 72 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Seaside Income

$47,361median household income

Median household income

$47,361

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,710

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.6%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Seaside Marital Status

33% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married33%34%33%
Never married38%44%33%
Divorced20%14%25%
Widowed6%5%8%
Separated2%3%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201