County · Oregon
Josephine County, Oregon
Josephine County, Oregon. Josephine County had 87,867 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. It holds 10 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 8 census-designated) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 41033.
Josephine County is the county of the Grants Pass, OR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
87,867
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 88,090 · ACS 2020-2024: 88,179
Median household income
$60,098
±$3,546 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$404,300
±$14,314 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,194
±$51 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Josephine County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 88,090 residents in Josephine County. The Census Bureau estimates 87,867 for July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 88,179 over 1,639 square miles of land.
| Measure | Josephine County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 88,179 | 4,254,293 | +1,928 |
| Households | 36,715±421 | 1,718,422 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.03 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 39,503±49 | 1,857,992 | +400 |
Josephine County's population since 2000
From 75,726 in 2000 to 87,867 in 2025: up 16.0%. 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 Josephine County?
Josephine County holds 10 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Grants Pass with 39,239 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Grants Pass | 39,189 | $59,646 |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood | 2,702 | $68,125 |
| Cave Junction | 2,071 | $39,291 |
| MerlinGEOID 4147650 | 1,690 | $71,806 |
| New Hope | 1,572 | $65,000 |
| WilliamsGEOID 4182450 | 1,102 | $78,094 |
| SelmaGEOID 4166150 | 661 | $43,372 |
| KerbyGEOID 4138900 | 628 | $28,686 |
| O'BrienGEOID 4154350 | 470 | $29,252 |
| TakilmaGEOID 4172400 | 423 | $33,109 |
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 Josephine County?
The median resident of Josephine County is 47.3 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 27.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.8%. 3.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Josephine County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3±0.5 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.2%±0.1 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.2%±0.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.8% | 14.7% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.9%±0.6 pts | 71.4% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±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 | 5.8%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8%±0.6 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8%±0.8 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.4%±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 20.0%±1.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6%±1.0 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.4%±1.0 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7%±1.6 pts | 36.8% | +2.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±0.8 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1%±0.7 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 Josephine County earn?
Half of Josephine County's 36,715 households earn less than $60,098 a year (±$3,546), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $56,139 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Josephine County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,098±$3,546 | $83,011 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,314±$4,515 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,179±$1,801 | $45,612 | +$4,206 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.6%±1.5 pts | 11.9% | −2.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.9%±3.3 pts | 13.2% | −6.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.1%±1.7 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3%±1.1 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 Josephine County?
Owners occupy 71.7% of Josephine County's occupied homes and renters 28.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $404,300 by its owner (±$14,314). The median renter pays $1,194 a month including utilities, and 45.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Josephine County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $404,300±$14,314 | $477,600 | +$77,551 |
| Median gross rent | $1,194±$51 | $1,525 | +$77 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.5%±4.9 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,828±$50 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.7%±1.7 pts | 63.3% | +5.4 pts |
| Housing units | 39,503±49 | 1,857,992 | +400 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±1.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.3%±2.0 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.2%±1.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±1.0 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 Josephine County building?
Builders took permits for 293 new housing units across Josephine County in 2025 (156 single-family), 3.3 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 Josephine County get to work?
73.8% of Josephine County's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Josephine County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.7%±1.2 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±1.1 pts | 5.4% | −2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.8%±2.3 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±1.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1%±1.6 pts | 19.0% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min±1.3 | 23.0 min | +2.5 min |
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 Josephine County's census tracts?
Josephine County is divided into 22 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,782 (Tract 3616.01) to $100,036 (Tract 3613.01).
All 22 census tracts of Josephine County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Josephine County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 36 |
| Median household income | 31st of 36 |
| Median home value | 17th of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th of 36 |
| Median age | 9th 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
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