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Astoria, Oregon Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Astoria is 10,000, with males making up 49% and females 51%. The population has experienced slow but steady growth, bolstered by tourism and the town’s historical significance as the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1811
  • County Affiliated: Clatsop County
  • Land Area: 10.11 square miles
  • Population Density: 989 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 503
  • Zip Codes: 97103

Geography and Location

Astoria is located on the northern coast of Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. The town’s geography is defined by its coastal location, with steep hills rising from the river’s edge, offering stunning views of the water and surrounding forests. Astoria is known for its maritime history and serves as a gateway to the Pacific Ocean. The town’s proximity to both the Columbia River and the Pacific coastline has shaped its economy and culture, with fishing, shipping, and tourism being major economic drivers. Astoria has a temperate oceanic climate, with cool, wet winters and mild summers. The surrounding landscape features a mix of dense evergreen forests, rivers, and coastal cliffs, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and wildlife watching. The iconic Astoria-Megler Bridge connects the town to Washington State, making it a crucial transportation hub for the region.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.3 years
Median household income: $33,011
Median house value: $129,100

Population by Race

Races in Astoria:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.5%)
  • Hispanic (6.0%)
  • Other race (2.7%)
  • Two or more races (2.5%)
  • American Indian (2.4%)
  • Chinese (0.8%)
  • Filipino (0.6%)
  • Black (0.5%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (17.1%), Irish (13.9%), English (13.0%), United States (6.5%), Norwegian (5.9%), Scottish (5.8%).

Elevation: 18 feet

Land area: 6.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Astoria

  • High school or higher: 85.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Astoria city

  • Never married: 22.9%
  • Now married: 52.0%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 13.3%

4.5% Foreign born (2.6% Latin America, 0.9% Asia, 0.6% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: -692 (-6.6%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Astoria:

  • COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (2111 EXCHANGE STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Astoria:

  • OCEAN BEACH HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; ILWACO, WA)
  • PROVIDENCE SEASIDE HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; SEASIDE, OR)
  • WILLAPA HARBOR HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; SOUTH BEND, WA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Astoria:

  • ASTORIA REGIONAL (about 5 miles; ASTORIA, OR; Abbreviation: AST)
  • OLYMPIA (about 84 miles; OLYMPIA, WA; Abbreviation: OLM)
  • MC MINNVILLE MUNI (about 84 miles; MC MINNVILLE, OR; Abbreviation: MMV)

Other public-use airports nearest to Astoria:

  • SEASIDE MUNICIPAL (about 15 miles; SEASIDE, OR; Abbreviation: 56S)
  • PORT OF ILWACO (about 15 miles; ILWACO, WA; Abbreviation: 7W1)
  • WILLAPA HARBOR (about 34 miles; SOUTH BEND/RAYMOND/, WA; Abbreviation: 2S9)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Astoria:

  • CLATSOP COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 848; Location: 1653 JEROME AVE; Public; Website: www.clatsopcollege.com)
  • ASTORIA BEAUTY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 19; Location: 1180 COMMERCIAL ST; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Astoria:

  • LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE (about 59 miles; LONGVIEW, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,237)
  • SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 79 miles; OLYMPIA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,908)
  • EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE (about 84 miles; OLYMPIA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,749)
  • GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY (about 85 miles; NEWBERG, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,032)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND (about 86 miles; PORTLAND, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,683)
  • CLARK COLLEGE (about 89 miles; VANCOUVER, WA; Full-time enrollment: 5,106)
  • PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 91 miles; PORTLAND, OR; Full-time enrollment: 13,255)

Schools

Public high schools in Astoria:

  • ASTORIA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 764; Location: 1001 W MARINE DR; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • KNAPPA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 214; Location: 41535 OLD HWY 30; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Astoria:

  • LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 404; Location: 92179 LEWIS AND CLARK RD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • HILDA LAHTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 395; Location: 41535 OLD HWY 30; Grades: KG – 08)
  • ASTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 374; Location: 3550 FRANKLIN AVE; Grades: KG – 06)
  • ASTORIA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 338; Location: 1100 KLASKANINE AVE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • GRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 287; Location: 785 ALAMEDA AVE; Grades: KG – 06)

Private primary/middle schools in Astoria:

  • TONGUE POINT JOB CORPS CENTER (Students: 522; Location: HWY 30; Grades: UG – UG)
  • ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL (Students: 126; Location: 1411 GRAND AVENUE; Grades: PK – 8)

Libraries

Library in Astoria:

  • ASTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $205,137; Location: 450 TENTH ST; 73,637 books; 3,737 audio materials; 1,660 video materials; 155 serial subscriptions)

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