Clatsop County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Clatsop County is located in Oregon with a total population of 41,343. It is the 19th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clatsop County is 45.2 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clatsop County is $68,705. This is 15% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $437,800. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clatsop County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.7%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.