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Clatsop County

Population in July 2009: 9,738. Population change since 2000: -0.8%
 

Males: 4,674  (48.0%)
Females: 5,064  (52.0%)

Median resident age:  38.3 years
Oregon median age:  36.3 years

Zip codes: 97103.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $35,092 (it was $33,011 in 2000)
Astoria:

$35,092
Oregon:

$48,457
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,571

Astoria city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $242,116 (it was $130,000 in 2000)
Astoria:

$242,116
Oregon:

$257,400
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $270,756; Detached houses: $274,191; Townhouses or other attached units: $234,847; In 2-unit structures: $264,154; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $325,723; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $326,503; Mobile homes: $113,813; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $9,116

Median gross rent in 2009: $647.

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Astoria races chart
  • White alone - 7,964 (81.8%)
  • Hispanic - 930 (9.6%)
  • Two or more races - 478 (4.9%)
  • Asian alone - 245 (2.5%)
  • Black alone - 49 (0.5%)
  • American alone - 32 (0.3%)
  • Other race alone - 33 (0.3%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Astoria: 90.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1856

Elevation: 18 feet

Land area: 6.14 square miles.

Population density: 1585 people per square mile 
 
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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 (commute): 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%

445 residents are foreign born (2.6% Latin America, 0.9% Asia, 0.6% Europe).

This city:  4.5%
Oregon:  8.5%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Astoria, Oregon in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Astoria to the number of sex offenders is 3246 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,907 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,157 (1.0%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hillsboro, OR (62.5 miles , pop. 70,186).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (73.2 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (884.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Warrenton, OR (2.3 miles ), Chinook, WA (2.9 miles ), Gearhart, OR (3.5 miles ), Naselle, WA (3.5 miles ), Ilwaco, WA (3.6 miles ), Grays River, WA (3.8 miles ), Seaside, OR (3.8 miles ), Long Beach, WA (4.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 19 buildings, average cost: $100,100
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $125,700
  • 1998: 14 buildings, average cost: $116,000
  • 1999: 20 buildings, average cost: $139,700
  • 2000: 17 buildings, average cost: $123,800
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $208,500
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $151,600
  • 2004: 14 buildings, average cost: $208,900
  • 2005: 26 buildings, average cost: $212,900
  • 2006: 27 buildings, average cost: $243,400
  • 2007: 21 buildings, average cost: $244,200
  • 2008: 19 buildings, average cost: $283,600
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $153,000
  • 2010: 7 buildings, average cost: $186,200

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Latitude: 46.19 N, Longitude: 123.82 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,501 (+15.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,775 (60.9%)

Area code: 503

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Astoria, Oregon accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

9.5%
Oregon:

10.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Astoria by Year
Type 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 0000000011
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.010.110.4
Rapes 8257323271
per 100,000 77.420.150.871.830.420.130.220.271.010.4
Robberies 5495545864
per 100,000 48.440.291.551.350.640.250.380.960.941.5
Assaults 3426121510212317137
per 100,000 329.1261.0122.0153.8101.2211.2231.5171.9131.972.6
Burglaries 158102111107124936177100142
per 100,000 1529.51024.01128.61096.91254.6935.2614.0778.51014.31473.2
Thefts 342328424394401335276331415460
per 100,000 3310.73292.84311.14039.04057.13368.92778.13346.54209.44772.3
Auto thefts 44274138313616292129
per 100,000 425.9271.1416.9389.5313.6362.0161.0293.2213.0300.9
Arson 6393312655
per 100,000 58.130.191.530.830.410.120.160.750.751.9
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 373.3274.1338.7334.9300.6268.9226.7257.3339.4335.8

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Crime in Astoria detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 27 (16 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.66
Oregon average:

1.62

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

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Manufacturing (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (19%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Health care and social assistance (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Manufacturing (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)

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Earthquake activity:

Astoria-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Oregon state average. It is 17% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 96.5 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Depth: 32.2 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 85.8 miles away from Astoria center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 7/3/1999 at 01:43:54, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.3 ME, Depth: 25.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 66.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1993 at 13:34:35, a magnitude 5.7 (5.5 MB, 5.4 MS, 5.6 MW, 5.7 ML, Depth: 12.8 mi) earthquake occurred 99.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/14/1981 at 06:09:27, a magnitude 5.5 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 85.9 miles away from Astoria center
On 6/10/2001 at 13:19:11, a magnitude 5.0 (4.8 MB, 5.0 MD, Depth: 25.3 mi) earthquake occurred 69.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), energy magnitude (ME), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clatsop County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Astoria topographic map

Birthplace of: Brian Bruney - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Arizona Diamondbacks, born: Feb 17, 1982).


Hospital/medical center in Astoria:

  • COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, 2111 EXCHANGE STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Astoria:

  • OCEAN BEACH HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; ILWACO, WA)
  • PROVIDENCE SEASIDE HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; SEASIDE, OR)
  • PEACHEALTH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 41 miles away; LONGVIEW, WA)

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Airports and heliports located in Astoria:


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Local government website: www.astoria.or.us

College/University in Astoria:

  • Clatsop Community College (Full-time enrollment: 503; Location: 1653 Jerome Ave; Public; Website: www.clatsopcc.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Astoria:

  • Lower Columbia College (about 43 miles; Longview, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,579)
  • Pacific University (about 58 miles; Forest Grove, OR; FT enrollment: 2,905)
  • University of Portland (about 68 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 3,227)
  • Clark College (about 68 miles; Vancouver, WA; FT enrollment: 6,136)
  • South Puget Sound Community College (about 72 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 3,017)
  • Portland State University (about 73 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 16,722)
  • The Evergreen State College (about 73 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 4,271)

Public high schools in Astoria:

Public elementary/middle schools in Astoria:

Private elementary/middle school in Astoria:

  • ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL (Students: 166; Location: 1411 GRAND AVE; Grades: KG - 8)
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Library in Astoria:

  • ASTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $394,870; Location: 450 TENTH ST; 47,530 books; 1,050 audio materials; 1,161 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 27 state licensed databases; 72 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Astoria: Astoria Air Marine Service (A), Astoria Bridge Toll Plaza (B), Bonneville Power Station (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Pioneer Cemetery (1), Riverview Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Astoria Reservoir (A), Astoria Reservoir Number Two (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Mill Creek (A), Craig Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Astoria include: Shively Park (1), John Warren Field (2), Astoria Column (3), Tapiola Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Astoria Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Clatsop County Historical Society (Museums; 714 Exchange Street) (1), Columbia River Maritime Museum (1792 Marine Drive) (2), Heritage Center Museum (1618 Exchange Street) (3), Astoria Railroad Preservation Association (Museums; Po Box 541) (4), Uppertown Firefighters Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 2968 Marine Drive) (5), Ross & Raw Vending (Amusement & Theme Parks; 437 30th Street) (6), The Riverpark Suite (No. 10 Sixth Street) (7), Lewis & Clark Explorer Train Packages (Tours & Charters; 750 Marine Drive) (8). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Clementines Bed & Breakfast (847 Exchange Street) (1), Bayview Cottages (783 W Marine Dr) (2), Rosebriar Hotel (636 14th Street) (3), Red Lion Inn Astoria (400 Industry Street) (4), No 10 Sixth St Limited (10 6th Street Suite 101A) (5), Penthouse (10 6th Street Suite 101A) (6), Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (204 West Marine Drive) (7), Comfort Suites (3420 Lief Erikson Drive) (8), Columbia Inn (495 Marine Drive) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Astoria City - Municipal Court- Court Clerk (1095 Duane Street) (1), Oregon State - Courts- Circuit Court (Courthouse) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Clatsop County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Astoria and their reported violations in the past:

ASTORIA, CITY OF (Population served: 9813, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (NOV-08-2004)
KNAPPA WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 1500, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 minor monitoring violations
BURNSIDE WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 315, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In JUL-2003
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In MAR-2000
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JAN-2004 and DEC-2004, Contaminant: TTHM
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JAN-2004 and DEC-2004, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-19-2002 and MAR-21-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-21-2003)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2002 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
FERNHILL COMMUNITY WTR SYSTEM (Population served: 237, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In JUL-2003
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In MAR-2000
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-01-2004 and JAN-05-2004, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-05-2004)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-01-2003 and JAN-05-2004, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-05-2004)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between DEC-01-1996 and DEC-24-2003, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAR-16-1998), St Compliance achieved (DEC-24-2003)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
JOHN DAY WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 225, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In JUL-2003
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In MAR-2000
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2004 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2003 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-19-2002 and JUL-31-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2003)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2002 and JUL-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2003)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between DEC-1996 and OCT-2000, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAR-16-1998), St Compliance achieved (OCT-30-2000)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
ODF SPRUCE RUN PARK (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In JUL-2004. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (SEP-02-2004)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In MAY-2004
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In AUG-2002
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In JUL-2002
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In JUN-2002
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In MAY-2002
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 minor monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Astoria that have no violations reported:

  • ODF NORTHRUP CREEK HORSE CAMP (Population served: 55, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.1%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.6% for Black residents, 49.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 83.3% for other race residents, 21.4% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Oregon:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  58.3%
Whole state:  65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.5%
Whole state:  6.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Astoria, OR

People in group quarters in Astoria:

  • 106 people in nursing homes
  • 66 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 28 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 10 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 7 people in crews of maritime vessels
  • 6 people in military ships

Astoria compared to Oregon state average:

Astoria, Oregon environmental map by EPA

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  • Median house value above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.


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Banks with branches in Astoria (2011 data):

  • Bank of America, National Association: Astoria Branch at 595 Marine Drive, branch established on 01/01/1890. Info updated 11/18/2009: Bank assets: $1,489,198.0 mil, Deposits: $1,021,724.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5991 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Columbia State Bank: Astoria Branch at 1122 Duane Street, branch established on 12/23/1968. Info updated 04/29/2010: Bank assets: $4,243.1 mil, Deposits: $3,467.6 mil, headquarters in Tacoma, WA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 88 total offices, Holding Company: Columbia Banking System, Inc.
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Astoria Branch at 987 Duane, branch established on 07/19/1937. Info updated 01/31/2011: Bank assets: $285,762.4 mil, Deposits: $196,374.2 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3127 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Sterling Savings Bank: Astoria at 303 11th St, branch established on 06/30/1985. Info updated 08/13/2010: Bank assets: $10,034.3 mil, Deposits: $6,935.6 mil, headquarters in Spokane, WA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 177 total offices, Holding Company: Sterling Financial Corporation
  • Clatsop Community Bank: Astoria Branch at 988 Commercial St, branch established on 01/12/2009. Info updated 07/26/2010: Bank assets: $0.4 mil, Deposits: $3.5 mil, headquarters in Seaside, OR, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Astoria Branch at 1218 Commercial Street, branch established on 01/01/1900. Info updated 12/01/2010: Bank assets: $1,070,489.0 mil, Deposits: $811,027.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6537 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Astoria, Oregon:

  • Best Western Lincoln Inn Of Astoria, 555 Hamburg Ave, Astoria, OR 97103 , Phone: (503) 325-2205, Fax: (503) 325-5550
  • Red Lion Inn Astoria, 400 Industry St, Astoria, OR 97103 , Phone: (503) 325-7373, Fax: (503) 252-8727
  • Rivershore Motel, 59 Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103 , Phone: (503) 325-2921
  • Comfort Suites Astoria, 3420 Leif Erickson Dr, Astoria, OR 97103 , Phone: (503) 325-2000, Fax: (503) 325-5335
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Astoria, 204 West Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103 , Phone: (888) 898-6222, Fax: (503) 338-4702
  • Cannery Pier Hotel, No 10 Basin St, Astoria, OR 97103 , Phone: (503) 325-4996, Fax: (503) 325-8350
All 6 fire-safe hotels and motels in Astoria, Oregon

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Astoria travel time to work - commute


Astoria mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (49%)
  • Electricity (30%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (16%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Clatsop County Oregon:




2008 Presidential Election results in Clatsop County Oregon:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Astoria:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 23.71%
Here23.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLDS (Mormon) ChurchConservative Baptist Association of AmericaChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents18.3%16.7%11.4%8.8%8.7%
Congregations8.0%8.0%6.0%8.0%6.0%
NameAssemblies of GodUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents6.4%5.0%5.0%4.2%15.5%
Congregations10.0%6.0%4.0%6.0%38.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Clatsop County:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Clatsop County:

1.34 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Clatsop County:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 104
Here:

27.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.9%
Oregon:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Clatsop County:

24.7%
Oregon:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

6.6%
State:

14.2%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 9$32,669$43,5590$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$24,497
Judicial and Legal 1$3,570$42,8400$0
Police Protection - Officers 19$94,210$59,5012$3,211
Police - Other 14$44,388$38,0470$0
Firefighters 16$84,819$63,6140$0
Fire - Other 1$3,610$43,3200$0
Streets and Highways 5$16,825$40,3801$311
Parks and Recreation 12$35,116$35,11655$32,736
Water Supply 21$73,424$41,9570$0
Local Libraries 2$8,091$48,5467$6,138
Other and Unallocable 2$8,483$50,8985$6,230
Totals for Government 102$405,205$47,67179$73,123

Astoria government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - All Other: $2,613,000 ($268.33)
    Sewerage: $910,000 ($93.45)
    Parks and Recreation: $325,000 ($33.37)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $72,000 ($7.39)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $60,000 ($6.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $28,000 ($2.88)
  • Construction - Sewerage: $2,170,000 ($222.84)
    Regular Highways: $543,000 ($55.76)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $1,958,000 ($201.07)
    Police Protection: $1,737,000 ($178.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,498,000 ($153.83)
    Water Utilities: $1,262,000 ($129.60)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,150,000 ($118.09)
    Regular Highways: $1,065,000 ($109.37)
    Sewerage: $948,000 ($97.35)
    Central Staff Services: $796,000 ($81.74)
    Financial Administration: $796,000 ($81.74)
    Housing and Community Development: $398,000 ($40.87)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $167,000 ($17.15)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $128,000 ($13.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $31,000 ($3.18)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $27,000 ($2.77)
    Libraries: $2,000 ($0.21)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $264,000 ($27.11)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $605,000 ($62.13)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $923,000 ($94.78)
    Interest Earnings: $357,000 ($36.66)
    Special Assessments: $214,000 ($21.98)
    General Revenue, NEC: $188,000 ($19.31)
    Fines and Forfeits: $175,000 ($17.97)
    Donations From Private Sources: $105,000 ($10.78)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,254,000 ($1052.99)
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,777,000 ($798.62)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,082,000 ($316.49)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $4,039,000 ($414.77)
    Regular Highways: $563,000 ($57.81)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $28,000 ($2.88)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $1,000 ($0.10)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,894,000 ($810.64)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,268,000 ($130.21)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $502,000 ($51.55)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $2,967,000 ($304.68)
    Highways: $632,000 ($64.90)
    General Local Government Support: $34,000 ($3.49)
  • Tax - Property: $5,421,000 ($556.69)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,523,000 ($156.40)
    Other Selective Sales: $409,000 ($42.00)
    Other License: $329,000 ($33.79)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,540,000 ($568.91)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $32,000 ($3.29)

8.71% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,037 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.71%
Oregon average:

8.89%

0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($181 average AGI)
Clatsop County:

0.08%
Oregon average:

0.11%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Multnomah County, OR  0.78% ($38,526 average AGI)
from Washington County, OR  0.62% ($48,688)
from Columbia County, OR  0.30% ($32,216)


8.09% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,212 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.09%
Oregon average:

7.91%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Multnomah County, OR  0.78% ($30,333 average AGI)
to Washington County, OR  0.61% ($32,197)
to Clackamas County, OR  0.40% ($40,204)

Strongest AM radio stations in Astoria:

  • KKEE (1230 AM; 1 kW; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KAST (1370 AM; 10 kW; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KKSN (1520 AM; 50 kW; OREGON CITY, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Astoria:

  • KAST-FM (92.9 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KMUN (91.9 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: TILLICUM FOUNDATION)
  • KWYA (89.7 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • K211ET (90.1 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • K216DH (91.1 FM; CATHLAMET, WA; Owner: TILLICUM FOUNDATION)
  • KCBZ (94.9 FM; CANNON BEACH, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KMNT (102.9 FM; CENTRALIA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFMY (97.7 FM; RAYMOND, WA; Owner: SOUTH SOUND BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KRQT (107.1 FM; CASTLE ROCK, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM LONGVIEW LICENSE, LLC)
  • K273AI (102.5 FM; ARIEL, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K289AC (105.7 FM; NEDONNA BEACH, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KVAS (103.9 FM; ILWACO, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KJET (105.7 FM; SOUTH BEND, WA; Owner: JODESHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K216BQ (91.1 FM; SOUTH ASTORIA, OR; Owner: TILLICUM FOUNDATION/KMUN)
  • KCYS (98.1 FM; SEASIDE, OR; Owner: DAVE'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KAQX (94.3 FM; LONG BEACH, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • K220HE (91.9 FM; CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KCRX-FM (102.3 FM; SEASIDE, OR; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • K265CP (100.9 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: GOSPEL ECHO INC.)
  • K280DF (103.9 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: ASTORIA GOSPEL ECHO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Astoria:

  • K26DB (Channel 26; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND TV, L.L.C.)
  • K28FP (Channel 28; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: GREGORY J. HERMAN)
  • K34DC (Channel 34; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Astoria, Oregon:
  • Fatal accident count: 28
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 39
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 8
  • Fatalities: 28
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 83
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 5
Oregon average:
  • Fatal accident count: 108
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 158
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 42
  • Fatalities: 115
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 279
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 21

See more detailed statistics of Astoria fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 22
Total length: 1,235 meters (4,052ft)
Total costs: $20,310,000
Total average daily traffic: 89,323
Total average daily truck traffic: 8,542

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 3
  • 1930-1939: 0
  • 1940-1949: 5
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 10
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 0
  • 1990-1999: 3
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Astoria, OR

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Astoria)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 50 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Astoria, OR)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 194 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Astoria)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 35 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Astoria)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 62

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Astoria, OR

Most common first names in Astoria, OR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John18576.4 years
William9873.8 years
Robert9272.5 years
George9075.6 years
James8273.2 years
Mary7379.5 years
Charles7373.5 years
Helen5678.4 years
Henry5479.3 years
Anna4884.1 years
Most common last names in Astoria, OR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson10878.6 years
Anderson7677.8 years
Smith4875.1 years
Carlson4480.9 years
Larson4276.3 years
Olson3979.1 years
Peterson3178.3 years
Hansen3077.7 years
Nelson2974.5 years
Olsen2682.0 years
Businesses in Astoria, OR
NameCountNameCount
Best Western1KFC1
Burger King1Lane Furniture1
Comfort Suites1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Dairy Queen1McDonald's1
FedEx3Sears1
H&R Block2Starbucks1
Holiday Inn1U-Haul2
JCPenney1UPS2

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