Reedsport 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 4,299 people and two associated neighborhoods, Reedsport is the 98th largest community in Oregon.
Of important note, Reedsport is also a city of artists. Reedsport has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Reedsport’s character.
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, Reedsport is worth considering.
Reedsport 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. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.
Residents of the city have the good fortune of having one of the shortest daily commutes compared to the rest of the country. On average, they spend only 17.95 minutes getting to work every day.
The percentage of adults in Reedsport with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 13.61% of adults in Reedsport have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Reedsport in 2022 was $36,599, which is middle income relative to Oregon and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $146,396 for a family of four. However, Reedsport contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Reedsport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Reedsport residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Reedsport include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Norwegian.
The most common language spoken in Reedsport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.