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Port Orford

Oregon · 1,101 residents (2025 est.) · 1.559 sq mi
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Port Orford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,212. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $345,000. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
986
−14%since 2000
from 1,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
632 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.7
+24%since 2000
from 50.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,101 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8299611K1K1K1990201020202024Port Orford
2024986
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,212
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,289 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,508
+79%since 2000
from $16,442 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
−5%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,000
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+140%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,075)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(30)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(86)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(857)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(34)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other9.3%(92)
Diversity Score29.3%(289)
Diversity Score
29
+293%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+93%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 27.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+36.4 ptssince 2017
from 48.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Orford, Oregon?

Port Orford, Oregon has about 986 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Orford, Oregon?

The typical household in Port Orford, Oregon earns about $37,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Orford, Oregon expensive?

In Port Orford, Oregon, the median home is worth about $345,000, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Port Orford, Oregon?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Port Orford, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Orford, Oregon?

About 24.1% of people in Port Orford, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Orford, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Orford, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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