North Powder

Straddling the historic Oregon Trail, North Powder has a long history of serving travelers. ... The tiny town is surrounded by opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing and touring on the Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway. The nearby Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort is a popular destination for skiers and outdoor enthusiasts year-round.

Historically, North Powder prospered with the arrival of the railroad, the creation of a lumber company and the success of an icehouse that supplied refrigerator cars. 

Population

Total Population

494

Population
Growth Rate

-0.57%

Median Age

50

Diversity Index

31.300

Housing & Income

Households

203

Total Housing Units

225


Owner Occupied

143

Renter Occupied

60

Vacant

22

Median Home Value

$136,111


Average Home Value

$361,189

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.46%

Income Projection

Median Household

$56,619 $61,326


Average Household

$74,242 $86,361


Per Capita

$30,508 $36,164

Workforce

Total Businesses

16

Total Employed

78

Workers 16+

214

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

32

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

17

2023 Sports / Hobby / Book / Music

N

Businesses

1

Employed

13

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

8

2023 Accommodation Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

8

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

8

Some
High School

26

Graduated
High School

90

Associates
Degree

17

Bachelor's
Degree

90

Graduate
Degree

13

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

165

Non-Resident Commuters

37

Drive Alone

178

Carpooled

19

Public

3

Work At Home

2