North Powder, OR Demographics

A map of North Powder's Population by Race

North Powder, Oregon has an estimated population of 563, a large increase from the 504 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 6.2% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Powder, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Powder has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Powder, that probability was 25.4% in 2020 and 16.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Powder is ranked the 275th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). North Powder was ranked the 281st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Powder's White Population

514 residents of North Powder, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Powder is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. North Powder ranks 128th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Powder's White population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. White residents' share of North Powder's population has increased from 85.9% to 91.3%.

North Powder is more White than neighboring Union (85.2% White), Baker City (86.4% White), Cove (91.2% White), and Island City (88.8% White). North Powder is less White than neighboring Haines (96.2% White).

North Powder's Black Population

0 residents of North Powder, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Powder is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. North Powder ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Powder's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of North Powder's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Powder is less Black than neighboring Union (2.9% Black), Baker City (1.8% Black), and Cove (0.2% Black).

North Powder's Asian Population

0 residents of North Powder, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Powder is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. North Powder ranks 269th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Powder's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of North Powder's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

North Powder is less Asian than neighboring Haines (0.5% Asian), Union (1.4% Asian), Baker City (0.4% Asian), Cove (0.2% Asian), and Island City (0.2% Asian).

North Powder's Hispanic Population

6 residents of North Powder, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Powder is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. North Powder ranks 234th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Powder's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Hispanic residents' share of North Powder's population has decreased from 6.5% to 1.1%.

North Powder is more Hispanic than neighboring Haines (1% Hispanic). North Powder is less Hispanic than neighboring Union (8.3% Hispanic), Baker City (6.3% Hispanic), Cove (1.5% Hispanic), and Island City (4.9% Hispanic).

North Powder's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of North Powder, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Powder is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. North Powder ranks 336th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Powder's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Powder's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

North Powder is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haines (0% Native American/Other), Union (0.5% Native American/Other), Baker City (1% Native American/Other), and Cove (1.1% Native American/Other). North Powder is less Native American/Other than neighboring Island City (4.3% Native American/Other).

North Powder's Multiracial Population

35 residents of North Powder, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Powder is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. North Powder ranks 229th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Powder's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. Multiracial residents' share of North Powder's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

North Powder is more Multiracial than neighboring Haines (2.4% Multiracial), Union (1.7% Multiracial), Baker City (4.1% Multiracial), Cove (5.8% Multiracial), and Island City (1.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.