Grants Pass, OR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    88,179
    2024 Median Age
    47.3
    0.421% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.6%
    1.23% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,098
    1.69% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $404,300
    5.53% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    34,088
    1.73% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Grants Pass, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.3% of the residents in Grants Pass, OR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Grants Pass, OR are Rogue Community College (852 degrees awarded in 2024) and Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty (45 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Grants Pass, OR was $404,300, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

    Most people in Grants Pass, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Grants Pass, OR was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Grants Pass, OR is home to a population of 88.2k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.84% of Grants Pass, OR residents were born outside of the country (3.39k people).

    In 2024, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (73.1k people) in Grants Pass, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.02k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.73k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.3% of Grants Pass, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Grants Pass, OR was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grants Pass, OR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      73.1k ± 549
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4.02k ± 277
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      2.73k ± 493
    8.82%
    Hispanic Population
    7.78k people

    In 2024, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (73.1k people) in Grants Pass, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.02k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.73k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.82% of the people in Grants Pass, OR are hispanic (7.78k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Grants Pass, OR as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.84%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.39k people
    3.73%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.29k people

    As of 2024, 3.84% of Grants Pass, OR residents (3.39k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grants Pass, OR was 3.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,815 ± 373
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,620 ± 298
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      943 ± 256

    Grants Pass, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.4% of the population of Grants Pass, OR has health coverage, with 28.5% on employee plans, 29.5% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 2.54% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 27% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.56%
    Uninsured
    28.5%
    Employer Coverage
    29.5%
    Medicaid
    18.3%
    Medicare
    14.6%
    Non-Group
    2.54%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grants Pass, OR declined by 16.7% from 7.88% to 6.56%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grants Pass, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Grants Pass, OR employs 34.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Grants Pass, OR were Health Care & Social Assistance (5,777 people), Retail Trade (4,896 people), and Manufacturing (3,489 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($92,829), Finance & Insurance ($58,456), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,611).

    Employment

    Occupations

    34.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,548
    1.73%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.32%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grants Pass, OR grew at a rate of 1.73%, from 33.5k employees to 34.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grants Pass, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,091 people), Management Occupations (2,999 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,764 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grants Pass, OR.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    34.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,548
    1.73%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.32%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grants Pass, OR grew at a rate of 1.73%, from 33.5k employees to 34.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grants Pass, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,777 people), Retail Trade (4,896 people), and Manufacturing (3,489 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grants Pass, OR, though some of these residents may live in Grants Pass, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,885
    Median earning men ± $2,863
    $32,975
    Median earning women ± $3,457

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($83,073), Information ($69,531), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,795).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($53,472), Information ($43,375), and Manufacturing ($42,614).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 238
      Construction
    2. 129
      Retail Trade
    3. 127
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $296k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $160k
      Retail Trade
    3. $121k
      Manufacturing

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

    are the senators currently representing the state of the United States. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming is currently represented by 432 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Grants Pass, OR awarded 897 degrees. The student population of Grants Pass, OR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,689 male students and 2,363 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Grants Pass, OR are White (616 and 68.7%), Hispanic or Latino (176 and 19.6%), Two or More Races (30 and 3.34%), and Unknown (29 and 3.23%).

    The largest universities in Grants Pass, OR by number of degrees awarded are Rogue Community College (852 and 95%) and Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty (45 and 5.02%).

    The most popular majors in Grants Pass, OR are General Studies (131 and 14.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (129 and 14.4%), and General Business Administration & Management (99 and 11%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 4,052 students enrolled in Grants Pass, OR, 41.7% men and 58.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,461 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      131 degrees awarded
    2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      129 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      39 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Grants Pass, OR was General Studies with 131 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Grants Pass, OR according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Rogue Community College
      852 degrees awarded
    2. Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty
      45 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rogue Community College with 852 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 303 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grants Pass, OR, which is 0.51 times less than the 594 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 616 degrees mean that there were 3.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 176 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($4,392) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($864) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,575) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Grants Pass, OR was $404,300 in 2024, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $383,100 to $404,300, a 5.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Grants Pass, OR is 71.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Grants Pass, OR have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grants Pass, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $404,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,314
    $26,333
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,236

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grants Pass, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grants Pass, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    71.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.7% of the housing units in Grants Pass, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grants Pass, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $60,098
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,546
    36.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,532

    In 2024, the median household income of the 36.7k households in Grants Pass, OR grew to $60,098 from the previous year's value of $59,097.

    The following chart displays the households in Grants Pass, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (73.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (12.1%)
    3. Carpooled (9.91%)

    In 2024, 73.8% of workers in Grants Pass, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (9.91%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Grants Pass, OR have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.93% of the workforce in Grants Pass, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Grants Pass, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Grants Pass, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grants Pass, OR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grants Pass, OR (13.6k out of 87.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grants Pass, OR is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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