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.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 14.20% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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.
Waldport is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
The citizens of Waldport are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 21.57% of adults in Waldport having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Waldport in 2022 was $38,686, which is upper middle income relative to Oregon and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $154,744 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. Important ancestries of people in Waldport include German, English, Irish, Dutch, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Waldport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.