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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Medford

Oregon · 46,951 residents · 28.349 sq mi
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Medford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,677. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 16,203 residents. Median home value is $70,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

46,951
−26%vs 2000
vs 63,154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,656 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 2,228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
43K55K67K78K90K1990201020202024Medford
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,677
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,481 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,791
−32%vs 2000
vs $20,170 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$70,900
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $128,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$431
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $605 in 2000
US average: $450
56.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.3% in 2000
43.3% rent
2.8
−22%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(54,299)
Black0.5%(291)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(5,841)
Asian1.1%(701)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(15,928)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(44,506)
Black0.2%(101)
Hispanic / Latino5%(2,364)
Asian1.2%(540)
Other3.8%(1,804)
Diversity Score22.7%(10,667)
23
−10%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medford, Oregon?

Medford, Oregon has about 46,951 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Medford, Oregon?

The typical household in Medford, Oregon earns about $25,677 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medford, Oregon expensive?

In Medford, Oregon, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Medford, Oregon?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Medford, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medford, Oregon?

About 14.4% of people in Medford, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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