Census Bureau data for Astoria city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Astoria city
- What is the median household income in Astoria city?
- The median household income in Astoria city is $70,043 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Astoria city?
- The poverty rate in Astoria city is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Astoria city?
- $422,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Astoria city?
- The median gross rent in Astoria city is $1,135 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Astoria city residents have a college degree?
- 29.5% of adults in Astoria city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
10,162
Median Income
$70,043
Median Home Value
$422,400
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.9%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$21,230 (+43.5%)
Home Value:
+$162,800 (+62.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.3 pp (-51.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.4 pp (-7.5%)
Unemployment:
-1.3 pp (-31%)
Demographics
Total Population
10,162
Median Age
39.0
Female
50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 75.2%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Other 4.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.4%
Filipino
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$70,043
±$6,953
-$10,383 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$85,979
Median Family Income
$91,846
Poverty Rate
3.1%
-4.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
4.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
18.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.9%
$10–15k
4.1%
$15–25k
6.7%
$25–35k
8.0%
$35–50k
13.3%
$50–75k
17.9%
$75–100k
16.3%
$100–150k
13.9%
$150–200k
10.2%
$200k+
5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
5,062
Owner-Occupied
49.9%
Renter-Occupied
50.1%
Vacancy Rate
11.3%
Median Home Value
$422,400
-$31,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,135
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
45.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.3%
$50–100k
0.8%
$100–200k
1.1%
$200–300k
18.5%
$300–500k
52.6%
$500k–$1M
24.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.1%
$500–1k
26.6%
$1–1.5k
34.4%
$1.5–2k
19.6%
$2–2.5k
7.8%
$2.5–3.5k
1.9%
$3.5k+
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.6%
1 vehicle
38.9%
2 vehicles
40.6%
3+
12.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.4%
Single-fam. att.
4.4%
2–4 units
7.8%
5–19 units
1.8%
20+ units
10.4%
Mobile home
0.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
41.1%
1940–1969
9.6%
1970–1999
5.1%
2000–2009
7.4%
2010+
4.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.5%
-6.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
11.6%
Some College / Associate
30.1%
Less Than High School
0.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
-2.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
14.9%
Self-Employed
7.3%
Government Workers
15.1%
Private For-Profit
77.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.3%
Retail
15.3%
Arts/Entmt.
13.5%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Construction
7.8%
Prof. Services
6.2%
Transportation
4.4%
Wholesale
3.6%
Public Admin
3.2%
Finance
2.3%
Agriculture
0.9%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
38.8%
Sales
22.0%
Food Prep
21.0%
Construction
9.4%
Production
8.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.4 min
Drove Alone
68.3%
Carpool
6.7%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
14.9%
Walked
6.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
4,490
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
41.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.6%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
4.1%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
15.9%
35–44
15.8%
45–54
7.4%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
12.3%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 20.5%
Working age (18–64): 79.5%
65 and over: 19.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.2%
Naturalized Citizen
52.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
61.8%
Europe
19.7%
Asia
11.0%
Africa
2.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.3%
With a Disability
19.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.9%
Uninsured
8.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
90.7%
Has a Computer
95.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
80.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023