Josephine 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 | Josephine County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,875 | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 53.6 | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.67% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.0 | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 36,336 | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Josephine County grew by 9.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 88,069 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Josephine County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Josephine County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,126 | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.53% | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Josephine County is about 27% lower than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Josephine County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $624,913 | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,156 | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.7% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Josephine County is about 45.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,156 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Josephine County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 138 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Josephine County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.6 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.2 | 40.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 138 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,289 | $5,236 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,290 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 758 | 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 Josephine County is 17 minutes, shorter 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
Josephine County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Josephine County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 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
Josephine County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Josephine County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.4% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 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 Josephine County, Oregon.
What is the population of Josephine County, Oregon?
The population of Josephine County, Oregon is 87,875, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Josephine County, Oregon?
The population density of Josephine County, Oregon is 53.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Josephine County, Oregon?
The median household income in Josephine County, Oregon is $59,126, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Josephine County, Oregon?
The median home price in Josephine County, Oregon is $624,913, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Josephine County, Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Josephine County, Oregon is 7.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.