Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR

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2023 Population

176,364

0.0329% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

49.4

0.407% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.4%

1.47% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$60,364

4.32% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$353,000

8.45% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

62,431

1.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR had a population of 176k people with a median age of 49.4 and a median household income of $60,364. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR grew from 176,306 to 176,364, a 0.0329% increase and its median household income grew from $57,867 to $60,364, a 4.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.34%), White (Hispanic) (3.15%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.04%).

None 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.

98.3% 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 (783 degrees awarded in 2023), Southwestern Oregon Community College (491 degrees), and Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty (42 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was $353,000, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%.

Most people in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 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, Douglas County PUMA, OR, and Jackson County (Outside Medford & Central Point Cities)--Ashland City PUMA, OR.

United States California Oregon

Population & Diversity

Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR is home to a population of 176k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.08% of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (7.19k people).

In 2023, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.89k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
147k ± 730
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10.2k ± 762
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.89k ± 830

7.79%

Hispanic Population

13.7k people

7.79% of the people in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are hispanic (13.7k 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
2,163 ± 1,135 people
Germany
583 ± 592 people
Canada
532 ± 565 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 2,163 Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR residents, followed by Germany with 583 and Canada with 532.

Foreign-Born Population

4.08%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.19k people

4.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.4k people

As of 2023, 4.08% of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR residents (7.19k 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 Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was 4.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,965 ± 614
Gulf War (2001-)
3,159 ± 454
Gulf War (1990s)
1,662 ± 376

Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR employs 62.4k people. The largest industries in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are Restaurants & Food Services (4,737 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,221 people), and Construction (3,623 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($121,983), Administration of economic programs & space research ($105,526), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($102,326).

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 $51,043. The income inequality in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, 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.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

62.4k

2022 Value

1.93%

1 Year growth

± 1.93%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 61.3k employees to 62.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR, are Personal care aides (2,386 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,632 people), and Waiters & waitresses (1,579 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

62.4k

2022 Value

1.93%

1 Year growth

± 1.93%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 61.3k employees to 62.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,737 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,221 people), and Construction (3,623 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

$46,809

Median earning men ± $1,957

$32,827

Median earning women ± $1,559

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,491), Information ($62,863), and Public Administration ($62,071).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($54,983), Public Administration ($53,724), and Wholesale Trade ($47,083).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% 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 14%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

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.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

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 2023, universities in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR awarded 1,316 degrees. The student population of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,131 male students and 3,191 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are White (917 and 70.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (221 and 17%), Two or More Races (58 and 4.46%), and Unknown (35 and 2.69%).

The largest universities in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Rogue Community College (783 and 59.5%), Southwestern Oregon Community College (491 and 37.3%), and Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty (42 and 3.19%).

The most popular majors in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (246 and 18.7%), General Studies (177 and 13.4%), and General Business Administration & Management (103 and 7.83%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 5,322 students enrolled in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,477 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
75 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
246 degrees awarded
General Studies
177 degrees awarded

In 2023, 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
783 degrees awarded
Southwestern Oregon Community College
491 degrees awarded
Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rogue Community College with 783 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 446 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR, which is 0.513 times less than the 870 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 917 degrees mean that there were 4.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 221 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 ($4,485) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,527) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,474) 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 2022, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (44.9k), Some college (43.2k), and Secondary Education (19.8k).

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 $353,000 in 2023, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $325,500 to $353,000, a 8.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR is 71.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 19.9 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.

Housing

Property

$353,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,832

$54,585

Median Property Taxes

±$1,871

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

71.8%

Homeownership

2023

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.8% 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 71%.

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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The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

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

$60,364

Median Household Income

± $2,325

76k

Number of Households

± 2,282

In 2023, the median household income of the 76k households in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR grew to $60,364 from the previous year's value of $57,867.

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

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR

0.441

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

In 2022, the income inequality in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.495% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2023

Drove Alone (73.9%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (10.4%)

In 2023, 73.9% of workers in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (10.4%).

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

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% 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

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR (26.7k out of 174k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

93% of the population of Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 29% on employee plans, 26.5% on Medicaid, 19.9% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 2.97% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1062 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1194 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 158 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,062 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 15.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 28% 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

7.04%

Uninsured

29%

Employer Coverage

26.5%

Medicaid

19.9%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

2.97%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Josephine, Coos & Curry Counties PUMA, OR grew by 1.58% from 6.93% to 7.04%.

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.