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John Day

Oregon · 1,744 residents · 2.26 sq mi
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John Day has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,833. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,700. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,744
−4%since 2000
from 1,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
772 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+9%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,833
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,953 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,225
+24%since 2000
from $15,488 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+52%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(44)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(127)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,623)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(47)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other4.1%(72)
Diversity Score18.3%(319)
Diversity Score
18
+162%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in John Day, Oregon?

John Day, Oregon has about 1,744 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in John Day, Oregon?

The typical household in John Day, Oregon earns about $31,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is John Day, Oregon expensive?

In John Day, Oregon, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in John Day, Oregon?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in John Day, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in John Day, Oregon?

About 20.2% of people in John Day, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has John Day, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, John Day, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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