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Medford

Oregon · 85,824 residents · 28.349 sq mi
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Medford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,243. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85,824
+36%since 2000
from 63,154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,027 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 2,228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+5%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K55K67K78K90K1990201020202024Medford
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,243
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,481 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,040
+39%since 2000
from $20,170 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,052
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
46.6% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+51%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(61,433)
Black0.9%(805)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(14,686)
Asian2%(1,728)
Other5.7%(4,873)
Diversity Score53%(45,507)
Diversity Score
53
+110%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medford, Oregon?

Medford, Oregon has about 85,824 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medford, Oregon?

The typical household in Medford, Oregon earns about $52,243 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 $278,100, and the typical rent is about $1,052 a month.

How educated are people in Medford, Oregon?

About 26.2% 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 14.7% of people in Medford, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medford, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Medford, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38,873 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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