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

485

Population
Growth Rate

-0.58%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

33.900

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

201

Total Housing Units

224


Owner Occupied

152

Renter Occupied

49

Vacant

23

Median Home Value

$139,773


Average Home Value

$320,395

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

4.78%

Income Projection

Median Household

$59,728 $69,189


Average Household

$82,952 $103,285


Per Capita

$34,378 $43,419

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

20

Total Employed

135

Workers 16+

226

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

83

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

22

2024 Sports / Hobby / Book / Music

N

Businesses

1

Employed

13

2024 Accommodation Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

8

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

8

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

7

Some
High School

25

Graduated
High School

78

Associates
Degree

18

Bachelor's
Degree

55

Graduate
Degree

27

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

208

Non-Resident Commuters

12

Drive Alone

206

Carpooled

0

Public

0

Work At Home

0

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26