Josephine County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Josephine County is located in Oregon with a total population of 88,069. It is the 13th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Josephine County is 47.5 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Josephine County is $59,097. This is 27% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $383,100. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Josephine County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 90.2%.