Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR

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2021 Population

175,539

0.791% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

48.9

0.811% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15.8%

1.14% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$53,119

7.72% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$279,100

7.72% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

61,250

1.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR had a population of 176k people with a median age of 48.9 and a median household income of $53,119. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR grew from 174,161 to 175,539, a 0.791% increase and its median household income grew from $49,312 to $53,119, a 7.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.18%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.01%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.2%).

5.1% of the households in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are Rogue Community College (916 degrees awarded in 2021), Southwestern Oregon Community College (509 degrees), and Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty (29 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was $279,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%.

Most people in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR borders Del Norte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas & Siskiyou Counties PUMA, CA, Ashland City PUMA, OR, and Douglas County PUMA, OR.

United States Oregon

Population & Diversity

Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR is home to a population of 176k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.14% of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (7.26k people).

In 2021, there were 17.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149k people) in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 7.35k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are Spanish (5,544 households), German (666 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (260 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,964

Women

50.7%

86,618

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 175,582 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
149k ± 476
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.43k ± 655
White (Hispanic)
7.35k ± 899

7.5%

Hispanic Population

13.2k people

7.5% of the people in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are hispanic (13.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,217 ± 1,149 people
Canada
506 ± 551 people
Germany
480 ± 537 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 2,217 Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR residents, followed by Canada with 506 and Germany with 480.

Foreign-Born Population

4.14%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.26k people

3.83%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.67k people

As of 2021, 4.14% of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR residents (7.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was 3.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,544 households (3.31%)
German
666 households (0.398%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
260 households (0.155%)

5.1% of the households in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was Spanish. 3.31% of the households in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,907 ± 606
Gulf War (2001-)
2,456 ± 429
Gulf War (1990s)
1,741 ± 316

Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR employs 61.3k people. The largest industries in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are Restaurants & Food Services (4,517 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,908 people), and Construction (3,427 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($105,346), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($95,923), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($82,214).

Males in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,875. The income inequality in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,059

Women

49.8%

30,344

Men

50.2%

The workforce of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR in 2020 was 60,403 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR.

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Occupations

61.3k

2021 Value

1.4%

1 Year growth

± 1.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.4%, from 60.4k employees to 61.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR, are Personal care aides (2,598 people), Waiters & waitresses (1,634 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,586 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

61.3k

2021 Value

1.4%

1 Year growth

± 1.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.4%, from 60.4k employees to 61.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,517 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,908 people), and Construction (3,427 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,867

Median earning men ± $1,555

$26,716

Median earning women ± $1,252

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($69,261), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,841), and Information ($55,764).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,202), Construction ($44,973), and Wholesale Trade ($40,089).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

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

Voting results are not available for Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon 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 2021, universities in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR awarded 1,454 degrees. The student population of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,901 male students and 3,065 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are White (1,032 and 71.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (254 and 17.6%), Two or More Races (64 and 4.43%), and Unknown (36 and 2.49%).

The largest universities in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Rogue Community College (916 and 63%), Southwestern Oregon Community College (509 and 35%), and Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty (29 and 1.99%).

The most popular majors in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (322 and 22.1%), General Studies (159 and 10.9%), and Medical Assistant (107 and 7.36%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,966 students enrolled in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,274 records, of which 62.4% were women and 37.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
75 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
322 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
159 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was Registered Nursing with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rogue Community College
916 degrees awarded
Southwestern Oregon Community College
509 degrees awarded
Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty
29 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rogue Community College with 916 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 512 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR, which is 0.544 times less than the 942 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,032 degrees mean that there were 4.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 254 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

Public, 2-year ($4,417) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,417) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,350) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.503% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR in 2021 were Some college (44.4k), High School or Equivalent (43.7k), and Secondary Education (20k).

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 Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was $279,100 in 2021, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $259,100 to $279,100, a 7.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR is 70.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR is $53,119. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

Housing

Property

$279,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,053

$52,323

Median Property Taxes

±$1,847

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 Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.2%

Homeownership

2021

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.2% of the housing units in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, 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.

$53,119

Median Household Income

± $2,059

74.6k

Number of Households

± 2,244

In 2021, the median household income of the 74.6k households in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR grew to $53,119 from the previous year's value of $49,312.

The following chart displays the households in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, 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

0.441

2021 Wage GINI in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR

In 2021, the income inequality in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.938% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75%)
Carpooled (9.79%)
Worked At Home (9.2%)

In 2021, 75% of workers in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.79%) and those who worked at home (9.2%).

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

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.88% of the workforce in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR (27.4k out of 173k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, 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.

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

92.6% of the population of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 29.1% on employee plans, 27.3% on Medicaid, 18.9% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 3.32% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 15.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.4%

Uninsured

29.1%

Employer Coverage

27.3%

Medicaid

18.9%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

3.32%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR grew by 5.34% from 7.02% to 7.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.