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Jefferson County

Oregon · 24,502 residents · 1,781.696 sq mi
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Jefferson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,844. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,502
+29%since 2000
from 19,009 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+19%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K16K19K23K26K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,844
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,177
+67%since 2000
from $15,675 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,200
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+54%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(15,005)
Black0.5%(134)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(5,002)
Asian0.5%(131)
Other19.9%(4,883)
Diversity Score70.9%(17,363)
Segregation Score38.4%(9,416)
Diversity Score
71
+64%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Oregon?

Jefferson County, Oregon has about 24,502 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Oregon earns about $55,844 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 $242,200, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Oregon?

About 21.4% 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 14.3% 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 10,826 residents, a change of about 79 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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