Jefferson County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,203 | — | #1,650 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,260 | +1.5% | #762 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,661 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $374,200 | +32.7% | #356 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $941 | -19.1% | #1,219 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | +6.3% | #1,621 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 25,203, making it the #1,650 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $76,260, ranking #762 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 8.1%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $374,200 (+32.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $941/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.0%.
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92.7% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Oregon
Jefferson County, Oregon has a total population of 25,203, making it the 1,650th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $76,260, which ranks #762 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $374,200, 32.7% above the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $941 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.3%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (11.0%).
All data for Jefferson County, Oregon comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.