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

477

Population
Growth Rate

-0.47%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

30.100

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Housing & Income

Households

200

Total Housing Units

223


Owner Occupied

145

Renter Occupied

55

Vacant

23

Median Home Value

$141,447


Average Home Value

$283,190

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.61%

Income Projection

Median Household

$69,820 $72,148


Average Household

$83,974 $93,806


Per Capita

$35,209 $40,059

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Workforce

Total Businesses

20

Total Employed

101

Workers 16+

263

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

54

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

20

2025 Sports / Hobby / Book / Music

N

Businesses

1

Employed

13

2025 Accommodation Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

8

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

8

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

5

Some
High School

21

Graduated
High School

78

Associates
Degree

17

Bachelor's
Degree

63

Graduate
Degree

29

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

241

Non-Resident Commuters

15

Drive Alone

234

Carpooled

0

Public

0

Work At Home

0

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30