Astoria, OR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

39,656

1.42% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

44.4

0.452% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.59%

4.46% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$57,466

4.7% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$309,500

9.02% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

18,160

2.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Astoria, OR had a population of 39.7k people with a median age of 44.4 and a median household income of $57,466. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Astoria, OR grew from 39,102 to 39,656, a 1.42% increase and its median household income grew from $54,886 to $57,466, a 4.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Astoria, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.3%), White (Hispanic) (5.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.36%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.38%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.36%).

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.

97.5% of the residents in Astoria, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Astoria, OR are Clatsop Community College (107 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Astoria, OR was $309,500, and the homeownership rate was 60.7%.

Most people in Astoria, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Astoria, OR was 2 cars per household.

Astoria, OR borders Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.

About the photo: Rock formations on Cannon Beach, OR

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Population & Diversity

Astoria, OR is home to a population of 39.7k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.99% of Astoria, OR residents were born outside of the country (1.98k people).

In 2020, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33k people) in Astoria, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.3k White (Hispanic) and 2.12k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

97.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.5% of Astoria, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Astoria, OR was 97.6%, 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)
33k ± 487
White (Hispanic)
2.3k ± 284
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.12k ± 526

8.68%

Hispanic Population

3.44k people

8.68% of the people in Astoria, OR are hispanic (3.44k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Astoria, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
141,609 ± 9,081 people
Vietnam
22,538 ± 3,676 people
China
22,455 ± 3,669 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 141,609 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,538 and China with 22,455.

Foreign-Born Population

4.99%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.98k people

4.64%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.82k people

As of 2020, 4.99% of Astoria, OR residents (1.98k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Astoria, OR was 4.64%, 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
1,421 ± 180
Gulf War (2001-)
713 ± 204
Gulf War (1990s)
441 ± 188

Astoria, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Astoria, OR employs 18.2k people. The largest industries in Astoria, OR are Retail Trade (2,912 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,508 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,483 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($123,083), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,769), and Public Administration ($56,116).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,561. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

18.2k

2020 Value

± 966

2.24%

1 Year growth

± 7.16%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Astoria, OR grew at a rate of 2.24%, from 17.8k employees to 18.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Astoria, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,118 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,865 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,770 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.2k

2020 Value

± 966

2.24%

1 Year growth

± 7.16%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Astoria, OR grew at a rate of 2.24%, from 17.8k employees to 18.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Astoria, OR, are Retail Trade (2,912 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,508 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,483 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

$38,750

Median earning men ± $4,023

$26,901

Median earning women ± $1,966

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($84,441), Public Administration ($61,429), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,778).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($55,118), Wholesale Trade ($54,044), and Manufacturing ($44,615).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

456
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
359
Retail Trade
347
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$348k
Manufacturing
$156k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$108k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $19B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($14.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oregon.

$185B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

93.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $185B. This is expected to increase 93.6% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$36.1B
California
$24.7B
Idaho
$3.73B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $36.1B, followed by California with $24.7B and Idaho and $3.73B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators 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.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Astoria, OR awarded 107 degrees. The student population of Astoria, OR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 330 male students and 438 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Astoria, OR are White (81 and 75.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13 and 12.1%), Two or More Races (5 and 4.67%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (3 and 2.8%).

The largest universities in Astoria, OR by number of degrees awarded are Clatsop Community College (107 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Astoria, OR are General Studies (55 and 51.4%), Registered Nursing (13 and 12.1%), and Medical Assistant (9 and 8.41%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Astoria, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 768 (43% men and 57% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 768 students enrolled in Astoria, OR, 43% men and 57% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 493 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
55 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
13 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
5 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Astoria, OR was General Studies with 55 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

107 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clatsop Community College with 107 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 46 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Astoria, OR, which is 0.754 times less than the 61 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 81 degrees mean that there were 6.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 13 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 ($3,780) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,560) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.725% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.812% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (878k), High School or Equivalent (788k), and Bachelors Degree (661k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Astoria, OR was $309,500 in 2020, which is 1.35 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $283,900 to $309,500, a 9.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Astoria, OR is 60.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Astoria, OR have an average commute time of 20.2 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.

Median household income in Astoria, OR is $57,466. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Astoria, OR was Washington County, OR with a value of $86,626, followed by Clackamas County, OR and Hood River County, OR, with respective values of $82,911 and $72,418.

Housing

Property

$309,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$13,191

$9,727

Median Property Taxes

±$646

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

60.7%

Homeownership

2020

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 60.7% of the housing units in Astoria, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Astoria, OR was Washington County, OR with a value of $86,626, followed by Clackamas County, OR and Hood River County, OR, with respective values of $82,911 and $72,418.

The following map shows all of the counties in Astoria, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$57,466

Median Household Income

± $2,917

16k

Number of Households

± 875

In 2020, the median household income of the 16k households in Astoria, OR grew to $57,466 from the previous year's value of $54,886.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2020, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.249% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2020

Drove Alone (72.7%)
Carpooled (9.17%)
Walked (8.38%)

In 2020, 72.7% of workers in Astoria, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.17%) and those who walked to work (8.38%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Astoria, OR have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.78% 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

9.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Astoria, OR (3.75k out of 39.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.7% of the population of Astoria, OR has health coverage, with 35.5% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 4.01% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oregon was $8,044 in 2014. This is a 7.73% increase from the previous year ($7,467).

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0941% decrease from the previous year (1063 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1209 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 181 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oregon. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oregon, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 0.0941% decrease from the previous year (1,063 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oregon in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oregon across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.29%

Uninsured

35.5%

Employer Coverage

19%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

16.4%

Non-Group

4.01%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Astoria, OR grew by 1.87% from 8.14% to 8.29%.

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.