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Joseph

Oregon · 1,154 residents · 0.907 sq mi
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Joseph has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,500. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,154
+9%since 2000
from 1,054 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,272 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.9
+29%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8809821K1K1K1990201020202024Joseph
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,313
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,310 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,887
+79%since 2000
from $16,163 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+52%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(997)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,033)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(41)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other1.8%(21)
Diversity Score15.2%(175)
Diversity Score
15
+315%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+10%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joseph, Oregon?

Joseph, Oregon has about 1,154 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joseph, Oregon?

The typical household in Joseph, Oregon earns about $45,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Joseph, Oregon expensive?

In Joseph, Oregon, the median home is worth about $218,500, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Joseph, Oregon?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Joseph, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joseph, Oregon?

About 9.3% of people in Joseph, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Joseph, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Joseph, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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