Clatsop County, Oregon
Clatsop County: County in Oregon, United States
About
Clatsop County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,039 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,423 inhabitants. Its county seat is Astoria. The county was created 181 years ago in 1843.

Quick Facts about Clatsop County
Population : | 40,423 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Oregon (United States) |
Area : | 2809 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 24% |
Land as percent of area : | 76% |
Named for : | Clatsop people |
Altitude : | 1,841 feet / 561 meters |
Capital : | Astoria |
Establishment : | January 01, 1844 |
Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
Local time : | 08:35:26 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 8.37% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Clatsop County is located at 46°1'3"N 123°43'0"W (46.0174700, -123.7167700). It has 5 neighbors: Columbia County, Tillamook County, Washington County, Pacific County and Wahkiakum County.
Clatsop County map
The largest city of Clatsop County is Astoria with a population of 10,029. Other cities include, Seaside population 6,926, Warrenton population 5,739, Cannon Beach population 1,779 and Gearhart population 1,644. See all Clatsop County cities & populated places.
Clatsop County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clatsop County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Astoria | 10,029 | City in Oregon, USA |
Seaside | 6,926 | City in Oregon, USA |
Warrenton | 5,739 | City in Oregon, USA |
Cannon Beach | 1,779 | City in Oregon, USA |
Gearhart | 1,644 | City in Oregon, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Clatsop County
Clatsop County has 5 neighbours.
- Columbia County county in Oregon, United States
- Tillamook County county in Oregon, United States
- Washington County county in Oregon, United States
- Pacific County county in the state of Washington, United States
- Wahkiakum County county in the state of Washington, United States
- Westport
- Jeffers Gardens
- Astoria
- Cannon Beach
- Warrenton
- Seaside
- Gearhart
Demographics
The population of Clatsop County increased by 8.37% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 37,039 | - | census |
2011 | 37,228 | 0.51% | estimation process |
2012 | 37,415 | 0.5% | estimation process |
2013 | 37,113 | -0.81% | estimation process |
2014 | 37,449 | 0.9% | estimation process |
2015 | 37,797 | 0.92% | estimation process |
2016 | 38,678 | 2.28% | estimation process |
2017 | 39,101 | 1.08% | estimation process |
2018 | 39,711 | 1.54% | estimation process |
2019 | 40,224 | 1.28% | estimation process |
2020 | 40,423 | 0.49% | estimation process |
People born in Clatsop County (1)
American baseball player Brian Bruney was born in Clatsop County
Oregon Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Multnomah County | 815,637 | County in Oregon, United States |
Portland | 656,751 | The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. |
Washington County | 603,514 | County in Oregon, United States |
Clackamas County | 421,596 | County in Oregon, United States |
Lane County | 382,986 | County in Oregon, United States |
Marion County | 349,204 | County in Oregon, United States |
Jackson County | 221,844 | County in Oregon, United States |
Deschutes County | 201,769 | County in Oregon, United States |
Salem | 175,891 | The capital of Oregon. |
Eugene | 173,236 | The second most populous city in Oregon. |
Linn County | 131,054 | County in Oregon, United States |
Terrebonne | 117,664 | Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon |
Douglas County | 111,364 | County in Oregon, United States |
Hillsboro | 110,985 | The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon. |
Gresham | 110,031 | The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon. |
Yamhill County | 107,664 | County in Oregon, United States |