Astoria, OR Demographics

A map of Astoria's Population by Race

Astoria, Oregon has an estimated population of 10,109, a less than 1% change from the 10,181 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 15.7% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Astoria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Astoria has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Astoria, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 40.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Astoria is ranked the 68th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Astoria was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Astoria's White Population

7,611 residents of Astoria, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Astoria is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Astoria ranks 266th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Astoria's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Astoria's population has decreased from 79.7% to 75.3%.

Astoria is more White than neighboring Svensen (72.2% White). Astoria is less White than neighboring River Point (83.4% White), Jeffers Gardens (95.7% White), Warrenton (76.5% White), and Chinook (95.4% White).

Astoria's Black Population

63 residents of Astoria, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Astoria is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Astoria ranks 140th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Astoria's Black population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Black residents' share of Astoria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Astoria is more Black than neighboring River Point (0% Black), Jeffers Gardens (0% Black), and Chinook (0% Black). Astoria is less Black than neighboring Warrenton (1.5% Black), and Svensen (15.6% Black).

Astoria's Asian Population

112 residents of Astoria, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Astoria is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Astoria ranks 108th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Astoria's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Asian residents' share of Astoria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Astoria is more Asian than neighboring River Point (0% Asian), Warrenton (0.3% Asian), Chinook (0% Asian), and Svensen (0% Asian). Astoria is less Asian than neighboring Jeffers Gardens (4.3% Asian).

Astoria's Hispanic Population

1,591 residents of Astoria, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Astoria is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Astoria ranks 124th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Astoria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Astoria's population has increased from 10.6% to 15.7%.

Astoria is more Hispanic than neighboring River Point (15.4% Hispanic), Jeffers Gardens (0% Hispanic), Warrenton (9.8% Hispanic), Chinook (0% Hispanic), and Svensen (1.3% Hispanic).

Astoria's Native American/Other Population

88 residents of Astoria, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Astoria is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Astoria ranks 157th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Astoria's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Astoria's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.9%.

Astoria is more Native American/Other than neighboring River Point (0% Native American/Other), Jeffers Gardens (0% Native American/Other), Warrenton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Chinook (0% Native American/Other). Astoria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Svensen (1.9% Native American/Other).

Astoria's Multiracial Population

644 residents of Astoria, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Astoria is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Astoria ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Astoria's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Astoria's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.4%.

Astoria is more Multiracial than neighboring River Point (1.3% Multiracial), Jeffers Gardens (0% Multiracial), and Chinook (4.6% Multiracial). Astoria is less Multiracial than neighboring Warrenton (11.8% Multiracial), and Svensen (9.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.