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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jefferson County

Oregon · 19,009 residents · 1,781.696 sq mi
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Jefferson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,853. Population has grown 39% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $100,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,009
+39%since 1990
from 13,676 in 1990
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
+39%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+10%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K16K19K23K26K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,853
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,532 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,675
+59%since 1990
from $9,863 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$100,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$501
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $346 in 1990
US average: $602
71.3%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
28.7% rent
2.8
+25%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(10,169)
Black0.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,433)
Asian0.5%(63)
Diversity Score60.8%(8,320)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(12,335)
Black0.2%(43)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(3,372)
Asian0.3%(54)
Diversity Score43.2%(8,204)
43
−29%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−18%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Oregon?

Jefferson County, Oregon has about 19,009 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Oregon?

The typical household in Jefferson County, Oregon earns about $35,853 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Oregon expensive?

In Jefferson County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $100,700, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Oregon?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Oregon?

About 14.6% of people in Jefferson County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,333 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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