The population of Port Heiden is relatively young, with a median age of 29 years, which is much younger than the national median age of 37.9%. Approximately 10.8% of the community is below the poverty line. As for the overall demographics, the city has a mixture of traditional Alutiiq lifestyle and commercial fishing.
Port Heiden is located in the Lake and Peninsula Borough, which is part of the state of Alaska. As of 2010, the population of Port Heiden was 102. It is located at the mouth of the Meshik River. The city is also near the Aniakchak National Preserve. Its state-owned airport has a gravel runway.
Most households in the city are mortgaged. The median home value is $77,500. Rental prices for three-bedroom homes are $750-$999 per month. This includes both primary residences and townhouses. The median household income is $54,583. This is higher than the state's average.