Cannon Beach, OR Demographics

A map of Cannon Beach's Population by Race

Cannon Beach, Oregon has an estimated population of 1,361, a decrease from the 1,489 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.3% White, 22.5% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cannon Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cannon Beach has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Cannon Beach, that probability was 33.2% in 2020 and 44.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cannon Beach is ranked the 200th 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). Cannon Beach was ranked the 193rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cannon Beach's White Population

970 residents of Cannon Beach, or 71.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cannon Beach is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Cannon Beach ranks 251st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. White residents' share of Cannon Beach's population has decreased from 80.7% to 71.3%.

Cannon Beach is less White than neighboring Seaside (84.4% White), Gearhart (83.6% White), Neahkahnie (77.6% White), Manzanita (81.9% White), and Bayside Gardens (93.7% White).

Cannon Beach's Black Population

14 residents of Cannon Beach, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cannon Beach is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Cannon Beach ranks 248th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon Beach's Black population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Black residents' share of Cannon Beach's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.0%.

Cannon Beach is more Black than neighboring Gearhart (0.2% Black), Neahkahnie (0% Black), Manzanita (0% Black), and Bayside Gardens (0% Black). Cannon Beach is less Black than neighboring Seaside (1.1% Black).

Cannon Beach's Asian Population

22 residents of Cannon Beach, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cannon Beach is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Cannon Beach ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon Beach's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Asian residents' share of Cannon Beach's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.6%.

Cannon Beach is more Asian than neighboring Neahkahnie (0% Asian), and Manzanita (0.7% Asian). Cannon Beach is less Asian than neighboring Seaside (1.7% Asian), Gearhart (5.3% Asian), and Bayside Gardens (4% Asian).

Cannon Beach's Hispanic Population

306 residents of Cannon Beach, or 22.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cannon Beach is higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Cannon Beach ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon Beach's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 65.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Cannon Beach's population has increased from 12.4% to 22.5%.

Cannon Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Seaside (10.8% Hispanic), Gearhart (7.1% Hispanic), Neahkahnie (0% Hispanic), Manzanita (14.3% Hispanic), and Bayside Gardens (0.9% Hispanic).

Cannon Beach's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Cannon Beach, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cannon Beach is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Cannon Beach ranks 239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cannon Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Cannon Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seaside (0% Native American/Other), Gearhart (0% Native American/Other), Neahkahnie (0% Native American/Other), Manzanita (0% Native American/Other), and Bayside Gardens (0% Native American/Other).

Cannon Beach's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Cannon Beach, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cannon Beach is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Cannon Beach ranks 351st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Cannon Beach's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.3%.

Cannon Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Seaside (2% Multiracial), and Bayside Gardens (1.4% Multiracial). Cannon Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Gearhart (3.8% Multiracial), Neahkahnie (22.4% Multiracial), and Manzanita (3.2% 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.