County · Oregon
Jackson County, Oregon
Jackson County, Oregon. Jackson County had 221,795 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. It holds 17 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 52 census tracts. GEOID 41029.
Jackson County is the county of the Medford, OR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
221,795
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 223,259 · ACS 2020-2024: 222,645
Median household income
$73,999
±$1,600 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$430,200
±$6,324 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,358
±$34 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Jackson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 223,259 residents in Jackson County. The Census Bureau estimates 221,795 for July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 222,645 over 2,783 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jackson County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 222,645 | 4,254,293 | +6,071 |
| Households | 92,035±634 | 1,718,422 | +3,794 |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.02 | 2.42 | −0.04 |
| Housing units | 97,991±204 | 1,857,992 | +2,560 |
Jackson County's population since 2000
From 181,269 in 2000 to 221,795 in 2025: up 22.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Jackson County?
Jackson County holds 17 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Medford with 86,494 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Medford | 85,824 | $73,230 |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 21,360 | $68,028 |
| Central Point | 18,997 | $86,058 |
| Eagle Point | 9,686 | $84,126 |
| White City | 9,090 | $71,175 |
| Talent | 6,282 | $62,543 |
| Phoenix | 4,475 | $66,508 |
| Shady Cove | 3,081 | $57,000 |
| Jacksonville | 3,020 | $90,341 |
| Rogue River | 2,407 | $54,537 |
| Gold Hill | 1,335 | $56,359 |
| Ruch | 819 | $83,700 |
| TrailGEOID 4174400 | 768 | $23,427 |
| Foots CreekGEOID 4126165 | 734 | $73,786 |
| WimerGEOID 4182850 | 690 | $43,558 |
| Prospect | 449 | $53,625 |
| Butte Falls | 443 | $36,979 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jackson County?
The median resident of Jackson County is 42.8 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 23.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.6%. 5.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jackson County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8±0.3 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3%±0.1 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.5%±0.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.6% | 14.7% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.8%±0.3 pts | 71.4% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 4.4% | −0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3%±0.4 pts | 9.8% | −0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.4%±0.6 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±0.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4%±0.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±0.5 pts | 5.9% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0%±0.6 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.7%±1.0 pts | 36.8% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.1%±0.7 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jackson County earn?
Half of Jackson County's 92,035 households earn less than $73,999 a year (±$1,600), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,734 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,265 after inflation. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jackson County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,999±$1,600 | $83,011 | +$8,265 |
| Mean household income | $98,011±$2,587 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,709±$1,043 | $45,612 | +$3,481 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4%±0.8 pts | 11.9% | −3.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.7%±1.8 pts | 13.2% | −9.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.9%±1.1 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1%±0.8 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jackson County?
Owners occupy 65.9% of Jackson County's occupied homes and renters 34.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $430,200 by its owner (±$6,324). The median renter pays $1,358 a month including utilities, and 45.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jackson County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $430,200±$6,324 | $477,600 | +$85,237 |
| Median gross rent | $1,358±$34 | $1,525 | +$136 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.5%±2.6 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,935±$32 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.9%±1.1 pts | 63.3% | +2.7 pts |
| Housing units | 97,991±204 | 1,857,992 | +2,560 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1%±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.8%±1.3 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.6%±0.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2%±0.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Jackson County building?
Builders took permits for 944 new housing units across Jackson County in 2025 (609 single-family), 4.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jackson County get to work?
72.2% of Jackson County's workers drive alone and 12.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Jackson County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.0%±0.9 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±0.7 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2%±1.4 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±1.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±0.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.9%±1.0 pts | 19.0% | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min±0.6 | 23.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Jackson County's census tracts?
Jackson County is divided into 52 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,477 (Tract 1) to $133,785 (Tract 6.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jackson County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 27th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 36 |
| Median household income | 15th of 36 |
| Median home value | 12th of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 24th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 36 |
| Median age | 19th of 36 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jackson County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.