Jackson County Summary

Life in Jackson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jackson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jackson County:

  • The population in Jackson County is 222,563.

  • The median home value in Jackson County is $429,528.

  • The median income in Jackson County is $71,443.

  • The median rent in Jackson County is $1,310.

  • The unemployment rate in Jackson County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Jackson County is 12.4%.

  • The average high in Jackson County is 65.4° and there are 77.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jackson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jackson County

Medford, OR Population 85,794

Ashland, OR Population 21,343

Central Point, OR Population 19,183

White City, OR Population 10,913

Eagle Point, OR Population 9,783

Talent, OR Population 6,271

Phoenix, OR Population 4,383

Shady Cove, OR Population 3,083

Jacksonville, OR Population 2,991

Rogue River, OR Population 2,092

Ruch, OR Population 1,475

Gold Hill, OR Population 1,264

Foots Creek, OR Population 1,095

Prospect, OR Population 724

Trail, OR Population 652

Wimer, OR Population 449

Butte Falls, OR Population 445

Map Of Jackson County

Jackson County, OR Weather

  • The average high in Jackson County is 65.4°.

  • There are 90.52 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 77.2 inches of rain each year with 18.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:45 hours of sun each day in Jackson County.

StatJackson County
Mean High65.4
Nice Days90.52
Rainfall77.2
Snowfall18.7
Sunny Hours5:45
65.4°
Average High
77.2
Inches of Rain

Jackson County Photos

Depot Hotelc South Wing Ashlandc Oregon
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Ashland Creek Ashlandc Oregon
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Lithia Park Bridge Ashlandc Oregon
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Ashland Oregon Library
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Eagle Point
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Jackson County Demographics

Population over time in Jackson County

The current population in Jackson County is 222,563. The population has increased 2.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 221,662 1.3%
2022 218,781 1.0%
2021 216,574 -

Gender in Jackson County

  • Jackson County is 50.9% female with 113,299 female residents.

  • Jackson County is 49.1% male with 109,264 male residents.

Female
50.9% (113,299)
Male
49.1% (109,264)
Gender Jackson County OR USA
Female 50.9% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.1% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Jackson County

Jackson County is:

  • 77.5% White with 172,575 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 1,415 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 876 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 2,450 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 456 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 1,020 Other residents.

  • 5.5% Two Or More with 12,146 Two Or More residents.

  • 14.2% Hispanic with 31,625 Hispanic residents.

White
77.5% (172,575)
African American
0.6% (1,415)
American Indian
0.4% (876)
Asian
1.1% (2,450)
Hawaiian
0.2% (456)
Other
0.5% (1,020)
Two Or More
5.5% (12,146)
Hispanic
14.2% (31,625)

Table: Jackson County By Race

Race Jackson County OR USA
White 77.5% 72.3% 58.2%
African American 0.6% 1.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.4% 0.7% 0.5%
Asian 1.1% 4.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 5.5% 5.6% 3.9%
Hispanic 14.2% 14.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Jackson County, Oregon

  • 4.7% of households in Jackson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Jackson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Jackson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Jackson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Jackson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Jackson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Jackson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Jackson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Jackson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Jackson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (10,350)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (7,365)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.5% (16,751)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (17,676)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (27,791)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.4% (36,411)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.5% (32,184)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.2% (40,431)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.4% (16,520)
$200,000 or more
7.7% (17,080)
Income Jackson County OR USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.5% 6.3% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 6.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 10.5% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 15.9% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 13.3% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.2% 18.5% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% 9.6% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.7% 11.8% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jackson County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Jackson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Jackson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Jackson County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Jackson County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Jackson County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Jackson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jackson County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Jackson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jackson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (4,451)
9-12th Grade
6% (13,353)
High School / GED
26% (57,866)
Some College
26% (57,866)
Associate's Degree
9% (20,030)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (42,286)
Master's Degree
8% (17,805)
Professional Degree
3% (6,676)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,225)
Education Jackson County OR USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 26% 22% 26%
Some College 26% 24% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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