Clatsop County, Oregon Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in Oregon
The population of Clatsop County, Oregon is 41,343 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in Oregon. The median household income is $68,705, the median home value is $437,800, and the median age is 45.2.
The population of Clatsop County has grown 10.6% since 2010 (37,097 → 41,043), a +0.72% annualized rate.
41,343
Population
+0.72%
Annual growth
50
People / sq mi
$68,705
Median Income
$437,800
Median Home Value
Clatsop County covers 828 sq mi of land at 49.9 people per square mile.
About Clatsop County, OR
Housing cost is the defining feature of Clatsop County: the median home is valued at $437,800. With 41,343 residents, Clatsop County is a county in Oregon. It ranks #19 among counties in Oregon by population.
Median household income is $68,705, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 5.0%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $437,800, with typical rent around $1,130.
26.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 11.8%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Clatsop County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Clatsop County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Clatsop County had a population of 37,097 in 2010 and 41,043 in 2024, a 10.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 41,930 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.73%.
41,043
Population (2024)
37,097
Population (2010)
41,930
Peak (2021)
0.73%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,097 |
| 2011 | 37,241 |
| 2012 | 37,435 |
| 2013 | 37,143 |
| 2014 | 37,491 |
| 2015 | 37,848 |
| 2016 | 38,732 |
| 2017 | 39,185 |
| 2018 | 39,730 |
| 2019 | 40,208 |
| 2020 | 41,157 |
| 2021 | 41,930 |
| 2022 | 41,595 |
| 2023 | 41,089 |
| 2024 | 41,043 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
45.2
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
24.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.4% · Seniors (65+): 24.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $68,705$-11,721 vs state |
| Mean household income | $92,615 |
| Per-capita income | $40,991 |
| Poverty rate | 5.0%-2.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Clatsop County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.7%
Drive alone
5.7%
Carpool
70.3%
Public transit
11.8%
Work from home
22.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$437,800$-16,400 vs state
Median home value
$1,130
Median rent
61.7%
Homeownership rate
23,251
Total housing units
77.8%
Occupied
22.2%
Vacant
38.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.5%
With health insurance
95.7%
With broadband internet
50.4%
Foreign-born
10.6%
Veterans (18+)
20.0%
With a disability
93.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.8%
High School+
26.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clatsop County, Oregon has a population of 41,343 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in Oregon. Population density is 50 people per square mile.
The population of Clatsop County has grown 10.6% since 2010 (37,097 → 41,043), a +0.72% annualized rate.
The median household income in Clatsop County, Oregon is $68,705, with mean (average) household income of $92,615 and per-capita income of $40,991. 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Clatsop County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Clatsop County, Oregon is 45.2 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Clatsop County is $437,800 and median monthly rent is $1,130. 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 23,251 total housing units, 22.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Clatsop County, Oregon is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Portland is among the largest cities associated with Clatsop County, Oregon, with a population of 642,715.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.