Jackson County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Oregon with a total population of 222,563. It is the 6th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 42.7 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $71,443. This is 11% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $400,200. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.2%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.