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Waldport

Oregon · 2,033 residents · 2.715 sq mi
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Waldport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $190,600. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,033
−1%since 2000
from 2,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
749 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 755 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.0
+19%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waldport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,542
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,301 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,429
+28%since 2000
from $15,939 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+61%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,811)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(68)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other2.9%(58)
Diversity Score19.3%(393)
Diversity Score
19
+56%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldport, Oregon?

Waldport, Oregon has about 2,033 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldport, Oregon?

The typical household in Waldport, Oregon earns about $30,542 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 $190,600, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Waldport, Oregon?

About 19.4% 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 21.7% 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 455 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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