Port Orford, OR Demographics

A map of Port Orford's Population by Race

Port Orford, Oregon has an estimated population of 986, a large decrease from the 1,146 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% White, 9.3% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Orford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Orford is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Port Orford, that probability was 23.9% in 2020 and 23.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Orford is ranked the 229th 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). Port Orford was ranked the 215th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Orford's White Population

857 residents of Port Orford, or 86.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Orford is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Port Orford ranks 101st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Orford's White population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of Port Orford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 86.9%.

Port Orford is more White than neighboring Wedderburn (83% White), Gold Beach (78.5% White), and Bandon (83.7% White). Port Orford is less White than neighboring Langlois (100% White), and Nesika Beach (95.3% White).

Port Orford's Black Population

0 residents of Port Orford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Orford is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Port Orford ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

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

Port Orford is less Black than neighboring Gold Beach (0.2% Black), and Bandon (0.5% Black).

Port Orford's Asian Population

3 residents of Port Orford, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Orford is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Port Orford ranks 244th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Orford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Asian residents' share of Port Orford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Port Orford is more Asian than neighboring Langlois (0% Asian), and Wedderburn (0% Asian). Port Orford is less Asian than neighboring Nesika Beach (1.7% Asian), Gold Beach (0.4% Asian), and Bandon (0.8% Asian).

Port Orford's Hispanic Population

34 residents of Port Orford, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Orford is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Port Orford ranks 337th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Orford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Orford's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.4%.

Port Orford is more Hispanic than neighboring Langlois (0% Hispanic), Nesika Beach (1.7% Hispanic), Wedderburn (0% Hispanic), and Bandon (2.6% Hispanic). Port Orford is less Hispanic than neighboring Gold Beach (9.6% Hispanic).

Port Orford's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Orford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Orford is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Orford ranks 125th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Orford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Orford's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Port Orford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wedderburn (2.4% Native American/Other), Gold Beach (1.8% Native American/Other), and Bandon (0.5% Native American/Other).

Port Orford's Multiracial Population

92 residents of Port Orford, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Orford is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Port Orford ranks 246th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Orford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Orford's population has increased from 5.6% to 9.3%.

Port Orford is more Multiracial than neighboring Langlois (0% Multiracial), and Nesika Beach (1.3% Multiracial). Port Orford is less Multiracial than neighboring Wedderburn (14.6% Multiracial), Gold Beach (9.6% Multiracial), and Bandon (11.9% 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.