Takilma, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 658, Takilma'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

Takilma is a small community located in Oregon, within Josephine County. The total population is 658. It ranks as the 261st most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Takilma is 58.7 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 23.1% 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 Takilma is $33,109. This is 60% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 39.2%. This is 228% 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 9.6%. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $314,300. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Takilma is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (12.5% vs 1.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 14.7%.

Education

38.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Takilma, 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.