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Waldport

Oregon · 2,268 residents (2025 est.) · 2.715 sq mi
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Waldport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $365,900. With a median age of 60.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,177
+6%since 2000
from 2,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 755 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.9
+37%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,268 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waldport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,301 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,773
+162%since 2000
from $15,939 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+21%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$987
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+69%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,856)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(76)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(253)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,780)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(222)
Asian1.1%(25)
Other6.8%(149)
Diversity Score39.5%(861)
Diversity Score
40
+220%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+99%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldport, Oregon?

Waldport, Oregon has about 2,177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldport, Oregon?

The typical household in Waldport, Oregon earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldport, Oregon expensive?

In Waldport, Oregon, the median home is worth about $365,900, and the typical rent is about $987 a month.

How educated are people in Waldport, Oregon?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waldport, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldport, Oregon?

About 15.7% of people in Waldport, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldport, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldport, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 599 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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