Jefferson County, OR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Jefferson County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,438 | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 14.2 | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.63% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.9 | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,659 | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Jefferson County grew by 24.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,971 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Jefferson County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Jefferson County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,992 | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.53% | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Jefferson County is about 10% lower than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Jefferson County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $286,363 | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $957 | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.4% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Jefferson County is about 24.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $957 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Jefferson County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 171 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Jefferson County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.5 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.0 | 40.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 171 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,296 | $5,236 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,377 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 409 | 967 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oregon:
Lake County (7.8 min), Gilliam County (8.4 min), Harney County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Columbia County (32.4 min), Clackamas County (25.2 min), Polk County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Jefferson County is 21 minutes, longer than the 20 minutes in Oregon.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Jefferson County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Jefferson County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.4), Multnomah County (0.4), Washington County (0.4).
Lowest:
Morrow County (0.2), Malheur County (0.2), Gilliam County (0.2).
Health
Jefferson County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Jefferson County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.7% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.9% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Clackamas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Josephine County (0.8), Malheur County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jefferson County, Oregon.
What is the population of Jefferson County, Oregon?
The population of Jefferson County, Oregon is 25,438, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Jefferson County, Oregon?
The population density of Jefferson County, Oregon is 14.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Oregon?
The median household income in Jefferson County, Oregon is $72,992, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Jefferson County, Oregon?
The median home price in Jefferson County, Oregon is $286,363, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson County, Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson County, Oregon is 7.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.