Yachats

City in Lincoln County, Oregon

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Yachats is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, with 994 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Marine, 3.0 miles N.

About Yachats

Yachats ( YAH-hahts) is a small coastal city in the southernmost area of Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. According to Oregon Geographic Names, the name comes from the Siletz language and means "at the foot of the mountain". There is a range of differing etymologies. William Bright says the name comes from the Alsea placename yáx̣ayky (IPA: /ˈjaχajkʲ/). At the 2020 census, the city's population was 994.

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Median household income
$67,125
Median home value
$557,500
Median rent
$979/mo
Median age
68.7
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Yachats, OR population

Yachats had 994 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census994
Density1,091 per sq mi (421 per km²)

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

Yachats at a glance

StateOregon (OR)
CountyLincoln County
TypeCity
Population994 (2020)
Land area0.91 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates44.3116° N, 124.1012° W
ZIP code97498
Official websiteyachatsoregon.org
Census code (GEOID)4184200

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

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Frequently asked questions about Yachats

What county is Yachats in?

Yachats is in Lincoln County, Oregon.

What is the population of Yachats, OR?

994 people lived in Yachats at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Yachats, OR?

The ZIP code of Yachats is 97498.

What is the elevation of Yachats?

46 feet (14 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Yachats?

San Marine (3.0 mi), Waldport (7.7 mi), Bayshore (9.0 mi), Heceta Beach (19.9 mi), Newport (21.6 mi).

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