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Harbor

Oregon · 2,551 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 $37,404. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $202,000. With a median age of 64.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,551
−3%since 2000
from 2,622 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,328 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.8
+9%since 2000
from 59.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Harbor
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,404
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,829 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,362
+80%since 2000
from $16,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,000
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+85%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score9%(237)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,133)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(175)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other9%(230)
Diversity Score37.3%(952)
Diversity Score
37
+313%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
14.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harbor, Oregon?

Harbor, Oregon has about 2,551 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harbor, Oregon?

The typical household in Harbor, Oregon earns about $37,404 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 $202,000.

How educated are people in Harbor, Oregon?

About 22.0% 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 477 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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