Oregon

Clatsop

41,072
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Clatsop

Clatsop, Oregon, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 462. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 41,072.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Japanese Shelling of Fort Stevens, Oregon, Japanese Submarine Shelling — Fort Stevens Oregon, and 62 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202041,072
201037,039
200035,630
199033,301
198032,489
197028,473
196027,380
195030,776
194024,697
193021,124
192023,030
191016,106
190012,765
189010,016
18807,222
18701,255
1860498
1850462
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Clatsop

Military engagements that took place in Clatsop, Oregon.

Japanese Shelling of Fort Stevens, Oregon
1942
Japanese Submarine Shelling — Fort Stevens Oregon
1942

Historic places in Clatsop

National Register of Historic Places listings in Clatsop, Oregon.

Bald Point Site (35CLT23)
Cannon Beach
Fort Clatsop National Memorial
Astoria
Fort Astoria
Astoria
Astor Building
Astoria
Lightship WAL-604, COLUMBIA
Astoria
Astoria Fire House No. 2
Astoria
Astoria Victory Monument
Astoria
Astoria Column
Astoria
US Post Office and Custom House
Astoria
Ecola Point Site (35CLT21)
Cannon Beach
Flavel, Captain George Conrad, House
Astoria
Flavel, George C. and Winona, House
Astoria
Fort Stevens
Hammond
Leinenweber, Christian, House
Astoria
Astor, John Jacob, Hotel
Astoria
Shively-McClure Historic District
Astoria
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
Seaside
Astoria Elks Building
Astoria
Union Fishermen's Cooperative Packing Company Alderbrook Station
Astoria
Flavel, Capt. George, House and Carriage House
Astoria
Ferguson, Albert W., House
Astoria
Astoria City Hall
Astoria
Stevens, Charles, House
Astoria
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Frequently asked about Clatsop

When does Clatsop first appear in the US census?
Clatsop, Oregon first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 462.
What is the population of Clatsop?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Clatsop had a recorded population of 41,072.
Were any battles fought in Clatsop?
2 documented military engagements took place in Clatsop, including Japanese Shelling of Fort Stevens, Oregon, Japanese Submarine Shelling — Fort Stevens Oregon.
How many historic places are in Clatsop?
62 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Clatsop, Oregon.
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