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Clatsop County, OR market data
How Clatsop County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 40,926
- −0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 17,984
- Median household income
- $71,822
- +30.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $468,300
- Jobs located here
- 17,288
- Highest market score
- 73
- Child care and preschools, #192 of 1,611 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Clatsop County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Clatsop County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Clatsop County has an estimated 40,926 people and 17,984 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Clatsop County declined 0.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Clatsop County is $71,822, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 30.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Clatsop County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 103, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (83).
Of the business types scored in Clatsop County, child care centers and preschools (73), physical therapy clinics (70) and gyms (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For child care centers and preschools, that ranks #192 of 1,611 scored counties.
Clatsop County is part of the Astoria area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (20% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Clatsop County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Clatsop County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child care and preschools | 73 | #192 of 1,611 | 8 | 4.4 | $1.3M | 134 | 7 |
| Physical therapy | 70 | #215 of 1,422 | 5 | 2.8 | $4.4M | 185 | 4 |
| Gyms | 68 | #267 of 1,792 | 11 | 6.1 | $1.6M | 122 | 4 |
| Nail salons | 66 | #235 of 1,328 | 5 | 2.8 | $3.4M | 205 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 58 | #563 of 1,530 | 5 | 2.8 | $3.5M | 139 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | 56 | #576 of 1,485 | 5 | 2.8 | $3.3M | 122 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 56 | #902 of 2,358 | 18 | 10.0 | $2.5M | 104 | 12 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 52 | #360 of 777 | 5 | 2.8 | $3.5M | 86 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #948 of 2,088 | 25 | 13.9 | $699K | 106 | 10 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,139 of 2,339 | 47 | 26.1 | $365K | 85 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 49 | #731 of 1,472 | 6 | 3.3 | $468K | 69 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 48 | #632 of 1,177 | 5 | 2.8 | $9.6M | 114 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 48 | #1,268 of 2,378 | 33 | 18.3 | $528K | 119 | 22 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 46 | #781 of 1,334 | 9 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 96 | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 46 | #856 of 1,490 | 9 | 5.0 | $2.5M | 103 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 46 | #1,361 of 2,401 | 56 | 31.1 | $311K | 116 | 33 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 43 | #835 of 1,302 | 7 | 3.9 | $3.2M | 101 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 40 | #1,668 of 2,394 | 122 | 67.8 | $182K | 119 | 53 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 39 | #1,029 of 1,493 | 8 | 4.4 | $2.8M | 96 | 29 |
| Car washes and detailing | 38 | #1,023 of 1,451 | 7 | 3.9 | $2.5M | 99 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 38 | #1,214 of 1,656 | 18 | 10.0 | $1.2M | 69 | 22 |
| Insurance agencies | 38 | #1,535 of 2,272 | 26 | 14.5 | $1.2M | 97 | 15 |
| Convenience stores | 37 | #1,576 of 2,261 | 17 | 9.5 | $6.2M | 79 | 16 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #1,865 of 2,385 | 91 | 50.6 | $189K | 89 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 34 | #1,753 of 2,200 | 28 | 15.6 | $594K | 68 | 20 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 34 | #1,889 of 2,176 | 50 | 27.8 | Index only | 113 | 43 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 33 | #1,734 of 2,222 | 26 | 14.5 | $2.6M | 84 | 50 |
| Barbershops | 32 | #1,074 of 1,356 | 13 | 7.2 | $1.3M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 31 | #764 of 887 | 12 | 6.7 | Index only | 66 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 31 | #1,165 of 1,461 | 11 | 6.1 | $1.5M | 59 | 7 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 31 | #1,613 of 1,886 | 24 | 13.3 | $925K | 94 | 17 |
| Grocery stores | 31 | #1,621 of 2,070 | 17 | 9.5 | $6.2M | 67 | 11 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 29 | #1,593 of 1,771 | 16 | 8.9 | $1.4M | 84 | 44 |
| Real estate | 29 | #2,094 of 2,229 | 77 | 42.8 | Index only | 92 | 66 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 28 | #2,005 of 2,402 | 48 | 26.7 | $2.2M | 65 | 27 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 26 | #1,564 of 1,707 | 16 | 8.9 | $3M | 63 | 20 |
| Home repair trades | 25 | #1,933 of 2,057 | 32 | 17.8 | $1.5M | 62 | 37 |
| Property management | 24 | #853 of 910 | 14 | 7.8 | Index only | 40 | 14 |
| Pizza | 24 | #1,929 of 2,090 | 25 | 13.9 | $2.7M | 53 | 50 |
| Electricians | 23 | #1,077 of 1,160 | 11 | 6.1 | $4.4M | 36 | 13 |
| Spas and skin care | 23 | #1,663 of 1,769 | 25 | 13.9 | $687K | 78 | 9 |
| Pet stores | 20 | #903 of 974 | 9 | 5.0 | $1.8M | 41 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 19 | #2,315 of 2,405 | 434 | 241.3 | $154K | 42 | 196 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 19 | #2,336 of 2,405 | 214 | 119.0 | $312K | 47 | 100 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 17 | #1,848 of 1,889 | 38 | 21.1 | $1.8M | 42 | 49 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 17 | #2,010 of 2,063 | 61 | 33.9 | $1.1M | 30 | 45 |
| Pest control | 13 | #686 of 699 | 5 | 2.8 | $4.5M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 13 | #2,052 of 2,087 | 60 | 33.4 | $512K | 40 | 39 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 13 | #2,179 of 2,210 | 74 | 41.1 | $415K | 47 | 39 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $4.4M | 141 | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $7.5M | 117 | 15 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $10.2M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $5.8M | 42 | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $7.4M | 30 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Clatsop County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $17.4M | $968 | 101 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $44.8M | $2,494 | 96 |
| Food away from home | $66.9M | $3,718 | 91 |
| Groceries | $105.2M | $5,851 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $17.2M | $955 | 95 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10.7M | $596 | 103 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $17.5M | $972 | 99 |
| Medical and dental services | $22.2M | $1,235 | 96 |
| Pets | $16.6M | $924 | 102 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $30.7M | $1,708 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $31.7M | $1,764 | 90 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $48.1M | $2,672 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $22.4M | $1,247 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $308.2M | $17,136 | 103 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Clatsop County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 40,926−0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 17,984
- Median age
- 45.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 828 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 50
- Median household income
- $71,822+30.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $97,117
- Median home value
- $468,300
- Jobs located here
- 17,288
- Daytime population
- 38,525Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Clatsop County, OR growing?
Population estimates put Clatsop County at 40,926 people in 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 17,984 households. Median household income rose 30.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Clatsop County, OR spend?
Households in Clatsop County spend about $308.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $105.2M on groceries and $66.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Clatsop County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 103, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (83).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Clatsop County, OR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Clatsop County are for child care centers and preschools (73), physical therapy clinics (70) and gyms (68). Clatsop County ranks #192 of 1,611 scored counties for child care centers and preschools.
How does Clatsop County, OR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Clatsop County is $71,822 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $468,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Clatsop County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (20% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in Clatsop County, each ranked against other counties.
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