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Astoria is a city in Clatsop County.
It is the county seat.
The community was named after John Jacob Astor.
The latitude of Astoria is 46.188N. The longitude is -123.83W.
It is in the Pacific Standard time zone. Elevation is 23 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 9,660.
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$33,011National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Astoria demographic reports
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The Pacific Fur Company established Fort Astoria in 1811.
Despite the efforts of reformers, early Astoria became known for its taverns and bordellos.
· 1993 movie, "Free Willy"
· 2006 movie, "The Guardian"
· 1985 movie, "The Goonies"
· 2007 movie, "Into the Wild"
- Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - June 15-17, 2007
- Clatsop County Fair - July 31-Aug. 4, 2007
"Welcome to Astoria - single parent capital of America."
-- 1990 movie, "Kindergarten Cop"
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15% of Astoria residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Astoria ancestry & family history guide.
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- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Astoria was $18,759, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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22% of Astoria residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Clatsop County
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- Nature Conservancy projects in Oregon
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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- Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - June 15-17, 2007
- Clatsop County Fair - July 31-Aug. 4, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
Astoria festival web sites:
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Historic districts in Astoria include Uniontown - Alameda Historic District ... View historic districts
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- Post history questions in Clatsop County genealogy forum
Median rent in Astoria, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $474. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $907.
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Libraries in Astoria include Astoria Public Library ... View libraries
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Newspapers in Astoria include Astorian
National Public Radio programming is carried locally by KMUN.
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Clatsop County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Astoria political report.
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The average commute time for Astoria workers is 16 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Astoria include Best Western Astoria Inn, Comfort Suites Columbia River, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Hotel Elliott, Red Lion Inn.
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