Quick Facts
| County seat | Astoria |
|---|---|
| Region | North Coast |
| Population (2020 Census) | 40,926 |
| Land & water area | 827 sq mi |
| Population density | 49.5 people per sq mi |
| Established | 1844 |
| Formed from | Northern and western portions of the original Twality District |
| Name origin | Named for the Clatsop, a local Native American tribe. |
| Incorporated cities | 5 |
| Main electric utility | Pacific Power |
| FIPS code | 41007 |
| Official county website | co.clatsop.or.us |
About Clatsop County
Clatsop County () is the northernmost county in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,072. The county seat is Astoria. The county is named for the Clatsop tribe of Native Americans, who lived along the coast of the Pacific Ocean prior to European settlement. Clatsop County comprises the Astoria, OR Micropolitan Statistical Area, or Sunset Empire, and is located in Northwest Oregon.
Source: adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cities in Clatsop County
| City | Population (2020) | Incorporated |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria ★ | 10,181 | 1856 |
| Seaside | 7,115 | 1899 |
| Warrenton | 6,277 | 1899 |
| Gearhart | 1,793 | 1918 |
| Cannon Beach | 1,489 | 1956 |
★ county seat. Cities that span more than one county are listed in each.