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Waldport

Oregon · 2,249 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 $47,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $217,900. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,249
+10%since 2000
from 2,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
828 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 755 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.0
+30%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waldport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,865
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,301 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,196
+83%since 2000
from $15,939 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(1,843)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(131)
Asian1%(22)
Other3.1%(69)
Diversity Score25.7%(579)
Diversity Score
26
+108%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldport, Oregon?

Waldport, Oregon has about 2,249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldport, Oregon?

The typical household in Waldport, Oregon earns about $47,865 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 $217,900, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Waldport, Oregon?

About 16.6% 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 671 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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