Gearhart, Oregon
Gearhart: City in Oregon, USA
About
Gearhart is a city located in the county of Clatsop in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,462 and a population density of 298 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,644 inhabitants.
The city was created 107 years ago in 1917.
Quick Facts about Gearhart
| Population : | 1,644 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oregon (United States) |
| County : | Clatsop County |
| Postal code : | 97138 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 503, 971 |
| Area : | 4.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 52 feet / 16, 5 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1918 (107 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time : | 21:26:36 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 335 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gearhart is located at 46°1'27"N 123°54'41"W (46.0242700, -123.9112500).
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Demographics
The population of Gearhart increased by 11.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 995 | - | census |
| 2010 | 1,462 | 31.94% | census |
| 2011 | 1,410 | -3.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,420 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,417 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,437 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,452 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,496 | 2.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,535 | 2.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,585 | 3.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,634 | 3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,644 | 0.61% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 47,262 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 47,161 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 47,450 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 47,159 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 96.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,054 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $172,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,349 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $531 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $958 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 19,660 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 162,299 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 272,048 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,501,583 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,498,933 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $31,877 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,615 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,937 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,250 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,181 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,417 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 151 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,786 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 349 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,538 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,769.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 26.64 |
Where ot Eat in Gearhart
1 McMenamins Gearhart Hotel
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Where to Stay in Gearhart
1 Gearhart Ocean Inn
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2 Windjammer Inn
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Other Places in Gearhart
1 Gearhart City Hall
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Schools in Gearhart
College & universities near Gearhart, OR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208415 | Clatsop Community College | Astoria (OR) | 97103 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gearhart, OR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSD | Seaside, Oregon | 1215 S. Holladay Drive | BUS |
| GHT | Gearhart, Oregon | 4320 Highway 101, North | BUS |
| CBO | Cannon Beach, Oregon | 1170 South Hemlock Street | BUS |
| WNT | Warrenton, Oregon | 695 S. Highway 101 | BUS |
| NCM | Necanicum Junction, Oregon | Hwy 26 and Hwy 53 | BUS |
Post offices near Gearhart
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Seasid Post Office | Seaside (OR) | 97138 |
Other cities in Clatsop County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clatsop County , OR.
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Gearhart distances to largest Oregon cities
