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Seaside is located at 45°59'34" North, 123°55'20" West (45.992850, -123.922108) 1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.4 km² (4.0 mi²). 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.99% water.
Seaside lies on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, at the southern end of the Clatsop Plains, about 29 km (18 mi) south of where the Columbia River empties into the Pacific. The Necanicum River bisects the town and flows out to the ocean at the northern edge of town. Tillamook Head towers over the south edge of town.
Seaside has one major highway U.S. Highway 101 (cosigned with U.S. Highway 26).
Seaside is served by an intercity bus system.
As of the census 2 of 2000, there are 5,900 people, 2,656 households, and 1,511 families residing in the city. The population densityIf you were linked from a country article: the density there is based on land area, see below Population density can be used as a measurement of any tangible item. However it is most frequently applied to living organisms. Population density is usually ex is 590.2/km² (1,529.4/mi²). There are 4,078 housing units at an average density of 407.9/km² (1,057.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.08% White, 0.34% African American, 0.98% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.29% Pacific Islander, 2.17% from other racesThe United States Census Bureau uses the federal government's definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a s, and 2.07% from two or more races. 6.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,656 households out of which 25.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% are married couples living together, 12.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% are non-families. 35.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.17 and the average family size is 2.76.
In the city the population is spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $31,074, and the median income for a family is $40,957. Males have a median income of $29,400 versus $21,913 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,893. 15.6% of the population and 11.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.2% of those under the age of 18 and 11.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.