Warrenton, Oregon

Warrenton, Oregon
Warrenton marina
Motto: 
"Making a Difference through excellence of service"
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 46°9′54″N 123°54′27″W / 46.16500°N 123.90750°W / 46.16500; -123.90750
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyClatsop
Incorporated1899
Government
  MayorHenry Balensifer
Area
  Total
17.03 sq mi (44.11 km2)
  Land12.66 sq mi (32.78 km2)
  Water4.37 sq mi (11.33 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
6,277
  Density495.93/sq mi (191.49/km2)
Time zoneUTC−08:00 (Pacific)
  Summer (DST)UTC−07:00 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97146
Area code(s)503 and 971
FIPS code41-78900
GNIS feature ID2412184
Websitewww.ci.warrenton.or.us

Warrenton is a small, coastal city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Named for D.K. (Daniel Knight) Warren, an early settler, the town is primarily a fishing and logging community. The population was 6,277 according to the 2020 US Census. Warrenton is a less urbanized area close to the Clatsop County seat, Astoria.