Waldport is a very small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Oregon. With a population of 2,257 people and two associated neighborhoods, Waldport is the 142nd largest community in Oregon.
Of important note, Waldport is also a city of artists. Waldport has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Waldport’s character.
A relatively large number of people in Waldport telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.76% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Waldport is worth considering.
Waldport is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
Being a small city, Waldport does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
The citizens of Waldport are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 24.99% of adults in Waldport having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Waldport in 2022 was $39,516, which is upper middle income relative to Oregon and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $158,064 for a family of four. However, Waldport contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Waldport is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Waldport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Waldport residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Waldport also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.12% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Waldport include English, German, Irish, Dutch, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Waldport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.