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Jefferson County

Oregon · 21,720 residents · 1,781.696 sq mi
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Jefferson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,720
+14%since 2000
from 19,009 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+14%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K16K19K23K26K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,425
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,853 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,009
+28%since 2000
from $15,675 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+59%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(12,335)
Black0.2%(43)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(3,372)
Asian0.3%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.2%(8,204)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(13,429)
Black0.5%(117)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(4,195)
Asian0.4%(83)
Other17.9%(3,896)
Diversity Score68.5%(14,884)
Diversity Score
69
+59%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Oregon?

Jefferson County, Oregon has about 21,720 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Oregon earns about $41,425 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 $184,900, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Oregon?

About 15.9% 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 20.1% 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 8,044 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9603.04Census Tract 9400Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9603.05Census Tract 9603.03
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 97741ZIP 97734ZIP 97730ZIP 97711
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