Astoria, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

9,929

Unemployment

5.1%

Poverty

12.7%

Median Home

$298,000

Median Income

$52,817

Median Rent

$897

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Astoria SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

9.5

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Astoria, OR Cost Of Living

112
Astoria's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Astoria	Oregon	National Average
Overall	112	119	100

Services	118	119	100
Groceries	113	114	100
Health	118	118	100
Housing	111	122	100
Transportation	128	128	100
Utilities	88	88	100

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Astoria, OR Photos

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Astoria Riverfront Trolley On Trestle West Of Nd Street Crop

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Rankings for Astoria in Oregon

Ranks #12 in Worst Places To Live In Oregon

Ranks #35 in Richest Cities In Oregon

Ranks #50 in Best Places To Live In Oregon

Map Of Astoria, OR

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Population over time in Astoria

Year	Population	% Change
2020	9,929	1.9%
2019	9,747	1.2%
2018	9,632	0.4%
2017	9,595	0.6%
2016	9,537	0.4%
2015	9,503	-0.2%
2014	9,518	0.1%
2013	9,510	-0.3%
2012	9,536	-0.3%
2011	9,560	-

Race / Ethnicity in Astoria

White

75.7% (7,515)

African American

0.4% (40)

American Indian

0.3% (26)

Asian

1.0% (104)

Hawaiian

0.2% (21)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

7.1% (700)

Hispanic

15.3% (1,523)

Race	Astoria	OR	USA
White	75.7%	74.9%	60.1%
African American	0.4%	1.8%	12.2%
American Indian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%
Asian	1.0%	4.4%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	7.1%	4.1%	2.8%
Hispanic	15.3%	13.2%	18.2%

Gender in Astoria

Female

52.6% (5,220)

Male

47.4% (4,709)

Gender	Astoria	OR	USA
Female	52.6%	50.4%	50.8%
Male	47.4%	49.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Astoria for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (198)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (496)

High School / GED

21.0% (2,085)

Some College

30.0% (2,978)

Associate's Degree

12.0% (1,191)

Bachelor's Degree

18.0% (1,787)

Master's Degree

9.0% (893)

Professional Degree

2.0% (198)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (99)

Education	Astoria	OR	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	21.0%	23.0%	27.0%
Some College	30.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	12.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	18.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Astoria, Oregon

Less than $10,000

6.3% (62,128)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.0% (39,577)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.4% (93,422)

$25,000 to $34,999

13.1% (129,778)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.8% (146,806)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.1% (179,711)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.4% (123,335)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.4% (142,894)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.1% (50,162)

$200,000 or more

2.5% (25,081)

Income	Astoria	OR	USA
Less than $10,000	6.3%	5.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.0%	3.8%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.4%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	13.1%	8.7%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.8%	12.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.1%	18.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.4%	13.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.4%	16.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.1%	7.0%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	2.5%	7.2%	8.3%