Jackson County, OR

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2023 Population

222,563

0.0184% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

42.7

0.946% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.4%

6.27% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$71,443

5.54% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$400,200

8.31% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

98,844

0.354% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Jackson County, OR had a population of 223k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $71,443. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jackson County, OR declined from 222,604 to 222,563, a −0.0184% decrease and its median household income grew from $67,690 to $71,443, a 5.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.46%), White (Hispanic) (5.39%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.44%).

None of the households in Jackson County, 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.

97.2% of the residents in Jackson County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County, OR are Southern Oregon University (1,174 degrees awarded in 2022), Northwest College-Medford (103 degrees), and Phagans Medford Beauty School (31 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Jackson County, OR was $400,200, and the homeownership rate was 65%.

Most people in Jackson County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Jackson County, OR borders Siskiyou County, CA, Douglas County, OR, Josephine County, OR, and Klamath County, OR.

United States Oregon Medford, OR

Population & Diversity

Jackson County, OR is home to a population of 223k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.65% of Jackson County, OR residents were born outside of the country (12.6k people).

In 2023, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (173k people) in Jackson County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 12k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2023 Citizenship

97%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.2% of Jackson County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County, OR was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackson County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
173k ± 713
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
12.1k ± 799
White (Hispanic)
12k ± 1.46k

14.2%

Hispanic Population

31.6k people

14.2% of the people in Jackson County, OR are hispanic (31.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackson County, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
143,534 ± 9,142 people
Vietnam
22,912 ± 3,706 people
China
22,028 ± 3,634 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 143,534 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,912 and China with 22,028.

Foreign-Born Population

5.65%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.6k people

5.67%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.6k people

As of 2023, 5.65% of Jackson County, OR residents (12.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County, OR was 5.67%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackson County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,372 ± 576
Gulf War (2001-)
2,987 ± 480
Gulf War (1990s)
2,040 ± 399

Jackson County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson County, OR employs 98.8k people. The largest industries in Jackson County, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,798 people), Retail Trade (14,145 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,737 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($250,001), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($78,157), and Utilities ($73,849).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,064. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

98.8k

2023 Value

± 2,712

−0.354%

1 Year decline

± 3.94%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jackson County, OR declined at a rate of −0.354%, from 99.2k employees to 98.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,351 people), Management Occupations (11,858 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,783 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

98.8k

2023 Value

± 2,712

−0.354%

1 Year decline

± 3.94%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jackson County, OR declined at a rate of −0.354%, from 99.2k employees to 98.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,798 people), Retail Trade (14,145 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,737 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,581

Median earning men ± $1,466

$37,173

Median earning women ± $1,154

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($84,773), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,555), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($69,224).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($55,821), Construction ($45,244), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,241).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

Establishments by Size

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.03M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$495k
Retail Trade
$386k
Manufacturing

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jackson County, OR went to Donald J. Trump with 50.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.7%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.7%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jackson County, OR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Jackson County, OR awarded 1,314 degrees. The student population of Jackson County, OR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,927 male students and 3,422 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County, OR are White (824 and 63.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (177 and 13.6%), Unknown (130 and 9.99%), and Two or More Races (103 and 7.92%).

The largest universities in Jackson County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Southern Oregon University (1,174 and 89.3%), Northwest College-Medford (103 and 7.84%), and Phagans Medford Beauty School (31 and 2.36%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County, OR are General Business Administration & Management (197 and 15%), Teacher Education (107 and 8.14%), and General Psychology (102 and 7.76%).

The median tuition costs in Jackson County, OR are $5,088 for private four year colleges, and $9,405 and $26,401 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Jackson County, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,349 (36% men and 64% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,349 students enrolled in Jackson County, OR, 36% men and 64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,985 records, of which 63.3% were women and 36.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
110 degrees awarded
General Psychology
102 degrees awarded
General Drama & Theater Arts
46 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackson County, OR was General Business Administration & Management with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jackson County, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southern Oregon University
1,174 degrees awarded
Northwest College-Medford
103 degrees awarded
Phagans Medford Beauty School
31 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Oregon University with 1,174 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 432 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County, OR, which is 0.49 times less than the 882 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 824 degrees mean that there were 4.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 177 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,405) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,286) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($999) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.928% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.891% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (868k), High School or Equivalent (807k), and Bachelors Degree (693k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson County, OR was $400,200 in 2023, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $369,500 to $400,200, a 8.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County, OR is 65%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jackson County, OR have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson County, OR is $71,443. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson County, OR was Census Tract 25 with a value of $111,185, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 4.03, with respective values of $110,596 and $101,932.

In 2023, 20.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.04%.

Housing

Property

$400,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,188

$58,922

Median Property Taxes

±$2,007

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 Jackson County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

65%

Homeownership

2023

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65% of the housing units in Jackson County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 25
Census Tract 15
Census Tract 4.03

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson County, OR was Census Tract 25 with a value of $111,185, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 4.03, with respective values of $110,596 and $101,932.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jackson County, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,443

Median Household Income

± $1,561

90.7k

Number of Households

± 2,419

In 2023, the median household income of the 90.7k households in Jackson County, OR grew to $71,443 from the previous year's value of $67,690.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jackson County, OR is from Oregon.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2022, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.21% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.8%)
Worked At Home (12.2%)
Carpooled (8.38%)

In 2023, 73.8% of workers in Jackson County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.38%).

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.

Commute Time

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County, OR have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Jackson County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 20.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.04%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County, OR (27.3k out of 220k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 15.5% of the children was living in poverty in Jackson County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 11.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.1% of the population of Jackson County, OR has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 23.3% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.91% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, OR see 1056 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0946% decrease from the previous year (1057 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1165 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 171 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,056 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jackson County, OR

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, OR see an average of 1,056 patients per year. This represents a 0.0946% decrease from the previous year (1,057 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jackson County, OR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.93%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

23.3%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.91%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County, OR declined by 6.02% from 6.31% to 5.93%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 44.3 in Jackson County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jackson County, OR.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.8% in Jackson County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jackson County, OR.