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Central Point

Oregon · 19,139 residents (2025 est.) · 3.999 sq mi
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Central Point has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,058. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $389,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,216
+54%since 2000
from 12,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,805 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 3,124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+21%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,139 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K10K13K17K20K1990201020202024Central Point
202419K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,058
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,622 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,947
+153%since 2000
from $17,003 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+10%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$389,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,364
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+51%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(11,490)
Black0.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(527)
Asian0.7%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(1,588)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(14,199)
Black0.8%(147)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(3,358)
Asian1.3%(257)
Other6.5%(1,255)
Diversity Score52.4%(10,064)
Diversity Score
52
+312%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Point, Oregon?

Central Point, Oregon has about 19,216 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central Point, Oregon?

The typical household in Central Point, Oregon earns about $86,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central Point, Oregon expensive?

In Central Point, Oregon, the median home is worth about $389,100, and the typical rent is about $1,364 a month.

How educated are people in Central Point, Oregon?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Central Point, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central Point, Oregon?

About 6.7% of people in Central Point, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central Point, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Central Point, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,707 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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