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. 

Profile Report Sections

Population

Total Population

478

Population
Growth Rate

-0.04%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

33.300

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

201

Total Housing Units

224


Owner Occupied

158

Renter Occupied

43

Vacant

23

Median Home Value

$144,048


Average Home Value

$298,006

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.32%

Income Projection

Median Household

$66,775 $69,820


Average Household

$83,044 $88,477


Per Capita

$34,920 $37,283

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

18

Total Employed

85

Workers 16+

186

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

40

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

20

2026 Sports / Hobby / Book / Music

N

Businesses

1

Employed

13

2026 Accommodation Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

8

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

8

2026 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

5

Some
High School

17

Graduated
High School

96

Associates
Degree

4

Bachelor's
Degree

60

Graduate
Degree

27

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

186

Non-Resident Commuters

0

Drive Alone

166

Carpooled

0

Public

0

Work At Home

0

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09