Did you know that the population of Cannon Beach City is less than 2,000? The city was not incorporated until 1957 and is governed by a City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four at-large councilors. The Council meets regularly to make important policy decisions, accept staff recommendations, and determine the overall direction of the city. The City Manager oversees the city's operations.
The most common ancestry in Cannon Beach is German, followed by Irish, Italian, and English. Other ancestries are Icelander, Celtic, and English. The population of Cannon Beach is primarily white, but there is a significant minority of people of color. Those who identify as Hispanic represent 17.8% of the population, while those who identify as a minority are 2.6%.
The city is located on Oregon's Pacific Northwest coast, and is only four miles long. There are many forests, rivers, and mountains that surround the coastal area. The geological history of Oregon was shaped by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. The Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge protects marine life. The city's population is estimated at 1,588. Its median age is 43.9 years old.
The city is home to over 750,000 visitors annually. Its median income is $38,271 for households, and $45,329 for families. Cannon Beach is predominantly white and contains no Native American populations. The city is home to the Oregon Coast and is popular with 'Remittance Men' - British men who came to North America with large sums of money. Cannon Beach has plenty of tourism potential, and Logan and Walsh chose land near Elk Creek as their personal cottages. They later expanded the homestead.