Svensen

Census-designated place in Clatsop County, Oregon

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Svensen is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clatsop County, Oregon, with 853 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Knappa, 3.8 miles E.

About Svensen

Svensen is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the Columbia River in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States, named after early settler Peter Svensen. As of the 2020 census, Svensen had a population of 853. There was a post office in Svensen from 1895 to 1944. Since the closure of the Svensen Post Office, mail service has been provided by rural carriers of the Astoria, Oregon post office. Svensen is within the Knappa School District.

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Median household income
$88,750
Median home value
$383,100
Median rent
$1,644/mo
Median age
47.7
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Svensen, OR population

Svensen had 853 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census853
Density381 per sq mi (147 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Svensen at a glance

StateOregon (OR)
CountyClatsop County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population853 (2020)
Land area2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates46.1564° N, 123.6554° W
ZIP code97103
Census code (GEOID)4171800

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Svensen

What county is Svensen in?

Svensen is in Clatsop County, Oregon.

What is the population of Svensen, OR?

853 people lived in Svensen at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Svensen, OR?

The ZIP code of Svensen is 97103.

What is the elevation of Svensen?

203 feet (62 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Svensen?

Knappa (3.8 mi), River Point (7.2 mi), Astoria (7.9 mi), Altoona (8.0 mi), Jeffers Gardens (9.4 mi).

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