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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Powder

Oregon · 489 residents · 0.628 sq mi
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North Powder has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,167. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $64,100. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

489
+20%since 1990
from 408 in 1990
1990 – 2025
779 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 650 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+19%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3464345226106981990201020202024North Powder
2024563
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,167
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,231
+16%since 1990
from $9,648 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.9%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,100
+84%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$440
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
74.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
25.5% rent
2.7
+81%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(24)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(456)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(15)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score10.2%(50)
10
+71%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+15.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
+24%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Powder, Oregon?

North Powder, Oregon has about 489 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in North Powder, Oregon?

The typical household in North Powder, Oregon earns about $24,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Powder, Oregon expensive?

In North Powder, Oregon, the median home is worth about $64,100, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in North Powder, Oregon?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Powder, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Powder, Oregon?

About 25.9% of people in North Powder, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Powder, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, North Powder, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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