Kerby, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 187, Kerby's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Kerby is a small community located in Oregon, within Josephine County. The total population is 187. It ranks as the 370th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kerby is 67.0 years. This is 66% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.7% 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 Kerby is $28,686. This is 65% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 64% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 47.1%. This is 294% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 59.1%. This is 1002% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $241,000. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Kerby was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 61.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kerby, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.