Jackson County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Jackson County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Jackson County, Oregon has a population of 222,645, the 6th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $73,999 and the median home value is $430,200. The poverty rate is 12.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Jackson County Quick Facts

Population 222,645

Median Household Income $73,999

Median Home Value $430,200

Poverty Rate 12.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 42.8 years

Homeownership Rate 66.0%

Affordability Ratio 5.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 31.7%

High School Graduation 92.0%

Cities/Places 17

Population 222,645 6th of 36

Median Income $73,999 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.4%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Jackson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	222,563	222,645	+0.0%
Median household income	$71,443	$73,999	+3.6%
Median home value	$400,200	$430,200	+7.5%

Median Household Income

Jackson

$73,999

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jackson

$430,200

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.9%

$25K-$50K 19.5%

$50K-$100K 30.8%

$100K+ 34.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

8.4%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

58.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.0%

Renter 34.1%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,358/mo 22.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

26.5%

75+

9.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jackson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Medford	86,315	$73,230	13.2%	$417,100
Ashland	21,259	$68,028	15.2%	$583,800
Central Point	19,216	$86,058	6.7%	$389,100
White City	10,750	$71,175	14.3%	$302,400
Eagle Point	9,839	$84,126	10.0%	$408,700
Talent	6,254	$62,543	11.7%	$405,300
Phoenix	4,390	$66,508	11.5%	$415,300
Shady Cove	3,076	$57,000	12.5%	$367,900
Jacksonville	2,991	$90,341	9.2%	$649,200
Rogue River	2,238	$54,537	12.6%	$310,200
Gold Hill	1,288	$56,359	22.0%	$340,500
Ruch	1,151	$83,700	15.8%	$400,500
Foots Creek	1,110	$73,786	8.5%	$474,200
Trail	769	$23,427	44.2%	N/A
Prospect	723	$53,625	15.3%	$326,400
Wimer	421	$43,558	3.3%	$329,100
Butte Falls	364	$36,979	19.9%	$253,800

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Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Oregon with a total population of 222,645. It is the 6th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 42.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $73,999. This is 11% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The median home value is $430,200. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.6%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

31.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jackson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oregon and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jackson County, Oregon?

Jackson County has a population of 222,645, making it the 6th most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Jackson County?

The median household income in Jackson County is $73,999 with a poverty rate of 12.4%.

How many cities are in Jackson County, Oregon?

Jackson County contains 17 Census-designated places.