Astoria, OR Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 41,343 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Astoria, OR Micro Area

What is the median household income in Astoria, OR Micro Area?: The median household income in Astoria, OR Micro Area is $68,705 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Astoria, OR Micro Area?: The poverty rate in Astoria, OR Micro Area is 5.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Astoria, OR Micro Area?: $437,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Astoria, OR Micro Area?: The median gross rent in Astoria, OR Micro Area is $1,130 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Astoria, OR Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 26.3% of adults in Astoria, OR Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

41,343

Median Income

$68,705

Median Home Value

$437,800

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

4.4%

Median Age

45.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,819 (+25.2%) Home Value: +$153,900 (+54.2%) Poverty Rate: -0.3 pp (-5.7%) Bachelor's+: +1.9 pp (+7.8%) Unemployment: -0.9 pp (-17%)

Demographics

Total Population 41,343

Median Age 45.0

Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 9.7% White (non-Hisp.) 81.2% Black 0.9% Asian 1.3% Two or More 9.1% Other 2.4%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Filipino

0.4%

Indian

0.2%

Korean

0.2%

Vietnamese

0.2%

Japanese

0.2%

Chinese

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

5.7%

Puerto Rican

0.4%

Cuban

0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $68,705 ±$3,596

Per Capita Income $91,009

Median Family Income $89,210

Poverty Rate 5.0%

Child Poverty Rate 8.9%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 14.9%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 29.8%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

5.1%

$10–15k

3.3%

$15–25k

8.2%

$25–35k

7.0%

$35–50k

14.0%

$50–75k

17.0%

$75–100k

14.9%

$100–150k

15.8%

$150–200k

8.2%

$200k+

6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 23,251

Owner-Occupied 61.7%

Renter-Occupied 38.3%

Vacancy Rate 22.2%

Median Home Value $437,800

Median Gross Rent $1,130

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 27.1%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.3%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

4.6%

$50–100k

1.9%

$100–200k

3.3%

$200–300k

12.7%

$300–500k

39.2%

$500k–$1M

31.5%

$1M+

4.2%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

6.3%

$500–1k

29.6%

$1–1.5k

39.9%

$1.5–2k

16.0%

$2–2.5k

4.3%

$2.5–3.5k

2.9%

$3.5k+

0.9%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

8.1%

1 vehicle

35.8%

2 vehicles

35.8%

20.4%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

68.3%

Single-fam. att.

2.9%

2–4 units

5.9%

5–19 units

3.5%

20+ units

5.3%

Mobile home

5.2%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

22.7%

1940–1969

7.8%

1970–1999

14.3%

2000–2009

11.5%

2010+

6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 92.8%

Bachelor's or Higher 26.3%

Graduate Degree 9.4%

Some College / Associate 28.3%

Less Than High School 1.4%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.9%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Work from Home 11.8%

Self-Employed 8.9%

Government Workers 14.1%

Private For-Profit 76.6%

Industry

Edu/Health

23.3%

Retail

16.8%

Arts/Entmt.

13.5%

Construction

8.7%

Prof. Services

8.2%

Manufacturing

8.1%

Public Admin

5.4%

Finance

3.7%

Transportation

3.3%

Agriculture

3.2%

Wholesale

2.0%

Information

0.7%

Occupation

Management

33.2%

Sales

23.6%

Food Prep

22.2%

Construction

11.0%

Production

10.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.0 min

Drove Alone 70.3%

Carpool 9.3%

Public Transit 0.7%

Work from Home 11.8%

Walked 5.7%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 18,095

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 42.6%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 13.2%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.6%

5–9

4.6%

10–14

6.2%

15–19

4.7%

20–24

4.8%

25–34

12.4%

35–44

12.7%

45–54

11.3%

55–64

5.6%

65–74

9.0%

75–84

15.7%

85+

6.5%

Under 18: 18.2% Working age (18–64): 81.8% 65 and over: 24.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.1%

Naturalized Citizen 53.4%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.3%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

47.0%

Europe

21.8%

Asia

18.2%

Africa

2.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.6%

With a Disability 20.0%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 93.5%

Uninsured 6.5%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.0%

Has a Computer 95.7%

Same House 1 Year Ago 85.4%

Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023