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Central Point

Oregon · 18,997 residents · 3.999 sq mi
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Central Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,015. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,997
+52%since 2000
from 12,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,750 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 3,124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+15%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K10K13K17K20K1990201020202024Central Point
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,015
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,622 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,549
+109%since 2000
from $17,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,400
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+32%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(15,018)
Black0.5%(104)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(2,185)
Asian1.5%(287)
Other5.5%(1,052)
Diversity Score41.8%(7,934)
Diversity Score
42
+229%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Point, Oregon?

Central Point, Oregon has about 18,997 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Central Point, Oregon earns about $73,015 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 $289,400, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Central Point, Oregon?

About 22.7% 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 11.2% 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 11,488 residents, a change of about 153 percent over that period.

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