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Harbor

Oregon · 2,437 residents · 1.921 sq mi
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Harbor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,109. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $316,600. With a median age of 68.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 161%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,437
−7%since 2000
from 2,622 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,269 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 1,214 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
68.2
+15%since 2000
from 59.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Harbor
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.4%(34)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.5%(12)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.4%(33)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411%(267)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.3%(105)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 443.8%(93)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.7%(212)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.8%(312)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7430.8%(751)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8420.7%(505)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.6%(113)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,109
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,829 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,233
+153%since 2000
from $16,318 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−4%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,600
+161%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,190
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+20%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,423)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(80)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(2,221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(98)
Asian0%(1)
Other4.8%(117)
Diversity Score
21
+26%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(67)
Spaniard1.1%(28)
Asian origin
Korean0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German22.1%(538)
English20.3%(494)
Irish9.9%(242)
French6.4%(155)
Scottish3.5%(85)
American2.7%(66)
Italian2.6%(64)
Swedish2.1%(52)
Norwegian2%(48)
Danish1.4%(34)
Polish1.3%(31)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese1.1%(28)
Welsh1%(24)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(21)
Arab0.5%(13)
Hungarian0.5%(12)
Dutch0.4%(10)
Canadian0.4%(9)
Serbian0.4%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 31.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+26.9 ptssince 2017
from 54.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.3%(279)
Married50.8%(583)
Widowed11.9%(137)
Divorced13%(149)
Women 15+
Never married28.3%(352)
Married43.4%(540)
Widowed7.6%(95)
Divorced20.6%(256)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harbor, Oregon?

Harbor, Oregon has about 2,437 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harbor, Oregon?

The typical household in Harbor, Oregon earns about $55,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harbor, Oregon expensive?

In Harbor, Oregon, the median home is worth about $316,600, and the typical rent is about $1,190 a month.

How educated are people in Harbor, Oregon?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Harbor, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harbor, Oregon?

About 10.8% of people in Harbor, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harbor, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Harbor, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 363 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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