Port Orford, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 986, Port Orford's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Port Orford is a small community located in Oregon, within Curry County. The total population is 986. It ranks as the 229th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Port Orford is 62.7 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 13.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Port Orford is $37,212. This is 55% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 102% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $345,000. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Port Orford has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 14.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Port Orford, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.