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Waldport, OR

City in Lincoln County, Oregon.

Population

2,177

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

802

ZIP codes

0

Waldport and its ZIP codes

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Waldport at a glance

  • Waldport is about 18 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,625, 33% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $365,900 (23% below Oregon) and median rent is $987 a month.

Local data for Waldport, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Waldport, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,625

Poverty rate

15.7%

Median home value

$365,900

Median rent

$987/mo

Homeownership

70.7%

Bachelor's or higher

24.9%

Median age

60.9

Average commute

31.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (447), Irish Americans (374), Dutch Americans (139).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Waldport.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.7%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,096

18,580 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,973

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$531M

FY 2026, $10,538 per person

Lincoln County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Waldport, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.8%
  • Carpooled1.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked6.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home19.4%

Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Waldport, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

65

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1,126

4.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

64° / 42°F

78.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Waldport, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.3%

U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts

Diabetes

15.0%

U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts

Smoking

13.2%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

Cities near Waldport

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BayshoreCensus-designated place1.8 mi1.4
San MarineCensus-designated place4.1 mi1.1
YachatsCity7.1 mi0.9
NewportCity15 mi10
ToledoCity16 mi2.2
SiletzCity23 mi0.6
AlseaCensus-designated place24 mi0.2
Heceta BeachCensus-designated place27 mi2.3
Depoe BayCity27 mi1.8
MapletonCensus-designated place28 mi0.9
SummitCensus-designated place29 mi0.3
FlorenceCity29 mi5.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Waldport, OR in?
Waldport is in Lincoln County, Oregon.
What is the population of Waldport, OR?
About 2,177 people live in Waldport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Waldport?
Nearby places include Bayshore (1.8 mi), San Marine (4.1 mi), Yachats (7.1 mi), Newport (15 mi), Toledo (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023