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Port Orford

Oregon · 1,146 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 $24,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,500. With a median age of 60.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,146
−1%since 2000
from 1,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
735 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.8
+20%since 2000
from 50.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8299611K1K1K1990201020202024Port Orford
2024986
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,348
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,289 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,031
+40%since 2000
from $16,442 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information34.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
7.5
+94%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(996)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(48)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other5.2%(60)
Diversity Score25%(286)
Diversity Score
25
+235%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Orford, Oregon?

Port Orford, Oregon has about 1,146 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Orford, Oregon earns about $24,348 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 $182,500, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Port Orford, Oregon?

About 22.0% 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 31.9% 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 121 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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