Josephine County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Josephine County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Josephine County, Oregon has a population of 88,179, the 13th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $60,098 and the median home value is $404,300. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

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

Josephine County Quick Facts

Population 88,179

Median Household Income $60,098

Median Home Value $404,300

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment Rate 6.4%

Median Age 47.3 years

Homeownership Rate 71.7%

Affordability Ratio 6.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.7%

High School Graduation 90.4%

Cities/Places 10

Population 88,179 13th of 36

Median Income $60,098 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment 6.4%

How Josephine 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	88,069	88,179	+0.1%
Median household income	$59,097	$60,098	+1.7%
Median home value	$383,100	$404,300	+5.5%

Median Household Income

Josephine

$60,098

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Josephine

$404,300

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.8%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 28.6%

$100K+ 28.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.8%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

8.9%

$125K-$150K

5.7%

$150K-$200K

6.1%

$200K+

8.0%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

49.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.7%

Renter 28.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,194/mo 23.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.2%

18-34

16.9%

35-54

22.4%

55-74

29.9%

75+

11.6%

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 Josephine County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Grants Pass	39,311	$59,646	14.4%	$382,600
Redwood	3,721	$68,125	10.8%	$397,800
Cave Junction	1,691	$39,291	27.7%	$292,900
Merlin	1,617	$71,806	8.8%	$435,000
New Hope	1,296	$65,000	19.1%	$437,900
Williams	760	$78,094	8.3%	$592,000
Takilma	658	$33,109	39.2%	$314,300
Selma	520	$43,372	9.8%	$231,500
O'Brien	379	$29,252	13.2%	$168,400
Kerby	187	$28,686	47.1%	$241,000

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Population Overview

Josephine County is located in Oregon with a total population of 88,179. It is the 13th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Josephine County is 47.3 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 11.6% 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 $60,098. This is 28% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $404,300. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x 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 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Josephine County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) 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 47% 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 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Josephine 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 Josephine County, Oregon?

Josephine County has a population of 88,179, making it the 13th most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Josephine County?

The median household income in Josephine County is $60,098 with a poverty rate of 15.6%.

How many cities are in Josephine County, Oregon?

Josephine County contains 10 Census-designated places.