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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Port Orford

Oregon · 1,153 residents · 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 $23,289. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $89,800. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,153
+12%since 1990
from 1,025 in 1990
1990 – 2025
740 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 657 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
50.5
+14%since 1990
from 44.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8299611K1K1K1990201020202024Port Orford
2024986
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,289
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,961 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,442
+45%since 1990
from $11,341 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$442
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
29.4% rent
3.9
+31%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(990)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score8.3%(85)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,075)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(30)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score7.5%(86)
7
−10%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.3%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−50%since 1990
from 32.4 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 Port Orford, Oregon?

Port Orford, Oregon has about 1,153 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Port Orford, Oregon earns about $23,289 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Port Orford, Oregon?

About 19.8% 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 17.8% of people in Port Orford, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Orford, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Orford, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 128 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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