Josephine County, OR

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2019 Population

86,251

0.901% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

47.7

0.421% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

18.1%

2.39% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$45,616

5.97% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$265,500

5.78% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

31,985

2.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Josephine County, OR had a population of 86.3k people with a median age of 47.7 and a median household income of $45,616. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Josephine County, OR grew from 85,481 to 86,251, a 0.901% increase and its median household income grew from $43,046 to $45,616, a 5.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Josephine County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.9%), White (Hispanic) (5.46%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.98%), Other (Hispanic) (1.19%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.08%). 0% of the households in Josephine County, OR speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.7% of the residents in Josephine County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Josephine County, OR are Rogue Community College (1,014 degrees awarded in 2020) and Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty (47 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Josephine County, OR was $265,500, and the homeownership rate was 66.3%. Most people in Josephine County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Josephine County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Josephine County, OR borders Del Norte County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, and Jackson County, OR.

United States Oregon Grants Pass, OR

Diversity

Josephine County, OR is home to a population of 86.3k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.14% of Josephine County, OR residents were born outside of the country (3.57k people).

In 2019, there were 15.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (75k people) in Josephine County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.71k White (Hispanic) and 2.57k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Josephine County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
75k ± 94
White (Hispanic)
4.71k ± 624
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.57k ± 353

7.43%

Hispanic Population

6.41k people

7.43% of the people in Josephine County, OR are hispanic (6.41k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Josephine County, OR as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.14%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.57k people

4.16%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.56k people

As of 2019, 4.14% of Josephine County, OR residents (3.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Josephine County, OR was 4.16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Josephine County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Josephine County, OR was 47.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 48, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Josephine County, OR are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Josephine County, OR residents was 48.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
141,075 ± 9,063 people
China
22,741 ± 3,692 people
Vietnam
22,210 ± 3,649 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 141,075 Oregon residents, followed by China with 22,741 and Vietnam with 22,210.

Citizenship

97.7%

2019 Citizenship

97.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.7% of Josephine County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Josephine County, OR was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Josephine County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,990 ± 356
Gulf War (2001-)
957 ± 246
Korea
794 ± 169

Josephine County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.17 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oregon. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oregon, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oregon across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Josephine County, OR is $45,616. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Josephine County, OR was Census Tract 3604 with a value of $64,511, followed by Census Tract 3613 and Census Tract 3610, with respective values of $61,693 and $57,944.

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,010. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Josephine County, OR employs 32k people. The largest industries in Josephine County, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,803 people), Retail Trade (4,304 people), and Manufacturing (3,324 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($67,109), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,592), and Public Administration ($48,310).

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,616

2019 value

± $2,104

5.97%

1 Year Growth

± 6.17%

Households in Josephine County, OR have a median annual income of $45,616, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $43,046 in 2018, which represents a 5.97% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Josephine County, OR compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

$66,971

Average Male Salary in Oregon

± $1,748

$52,010

Average Female Salary in Oregon

± $1,441

In 2019, full-time male employees in Oregon made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Oregon by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Oregon

Asian
$60,218 ± $5,230
White
$52,171 ± $1,101
Black
$42,634 ± $7,094

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Oregon workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Oregon.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Oregon by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Josephine County, OR is from Oregon.

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.468

2018 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2019, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.664% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3604
Census Tract 3613
Census Tract 3610

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Josephine County, OR was Census Tract 3604 with a value of $64,511, followed by Census Tract 3613 and Census Tract 3610, with respective values of $61,693 and $57,944.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Josephine County, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Josephine County, OR (15.4k out of 84.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
13,771 ± 873
Hispanic
1,553 ± 313
Two Or More
995 ± 310

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Josephine County, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

32k

2019 Value

± 1,393

2.21%

1 Year growth

± 6.11%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Josephine County, OR grew at a rate of 2.21%, from 31.3k employees to 32k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Josephine County, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,623 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,182 people), and Management Occupations (2,779 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Josephine County, OR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Josephine County, OR, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,623 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,182 people), and Management Occupations (2,779 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Josephine County, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.77 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (2.12 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.33 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Josephine County, OR, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($97,148), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($84,073), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($71,293).

Industries

Employment by Industries

32k

2019 Value

± 1,393

2.21%

1 Year growth

± 6.11%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Josephine County, OR grew at a rate of 2.21%, from 31.3k employees to 32k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Josephine County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,803 people), Retail Trade (4,304 people), and Manufacturing (3,324 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Josephine County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Josephine County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Josephine County, OR, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,803 people), Retail Trade (4,304 people), and Manufacturing (3,324 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Josephine County, OR has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.33 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.31 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Josephine County, OR, by median earnings, are Utilities ($67,109), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,592), and Public Administration ($48,310).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $19B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($14.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$185B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

93.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $185B. This is expected to increase 93.6% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$36.1B
California
$24.7B
Idaho
$3.73B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $36.1B, followed by California with $24.7B and Idaho and $3.73B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Josephine County, OR went to Donald J. Trump with 61.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.54%). The most partisan county was Lake County, OR with 79.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.54%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Josephine County, OR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Oregon.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Josephine County, OR

61.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Oregon

Lake County, OR
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Multnomah County, OR
79.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Harney County, OR
77.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Oregon was Lake County, OR with 79.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Oregon colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Oregon

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Josephine County, OR awarded 1,061 degrees. The student population of Josephine County, OR is skewed towards women, with 1,459 male students and 2,345 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Josephine County, OR are White (770 and 72.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (164 and 15.5%), Two or More Races (46 and 4.34%), and Unknown (38 and 3.59%).

The largest universities in Josephine County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Rogue Community College (1,014 and 95.6%) and Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty (47 and 4.43%).

The most popular majors in Josephine County, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (185 and 17.4%), General Studies (140 and 13.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (104 and 9.8%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
38 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
185 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
140 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Josephine County, OR was General Business Administration & Management with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Josephine County, OR according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rogue Community College
1,014 degrees awarded
Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty
47 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Josephine County, OR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rogue Community College with 1,014 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

360

Degrees Awarded to Men

701

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 360 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Josephine County, OR, which is 0.514 times less than the 701 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Josephine County, OR by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
770 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
164 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
46 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Josephine County, OR was White students. These 770 degrees mean that there were 4.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 164 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Josephine County, OR was $265,500 in 2019, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $251,000 to $265,500, a 5.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Josephine County, OR is 66.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Josephine County, OR have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Josephine County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$265,500

2019 Median

± $6,670

$251,000

2018 Median

± $8,320

In 2019, the median property value in Josephine County, OR grew to to $265,500 from the previous year's value of $251,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Josephine County, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Josephine County, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,616

Median Household Income

± $2,104

36.4k

Number of Households

± 1,390

In 2019, the median household income of the 36.4k households in Josephine County, OR grew to $45,616 from the previous year's value of $43,046.

The following chart displays the households in Josephine County, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Josephine County, OR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Josephine County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

66.3%

2019 Homeownership

66.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 66.3% of the housing units in Josephine County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Josephine County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Josephine County, OR have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Josephine County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Josephine County, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Carpooled (8.86%)
Worked At Home (5.76%)

In 2019, 78.8% of workers in Josephine County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.86%) and those who worked at home (5.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Josephine County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Josephine County, OR have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92% of the population of Josephine County, OR has health coverage, with 28.1% on employee plans, 28.1% on Medicaid, 18.8% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 3.43% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oregon was $8,044 in 2014. This is a 7.73% increase from the previous year ($7,467).

Primary care physicians in Josephine County, OR see 1197 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.75% decrease from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1182 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 122 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.3%). Additionally, Malheur County and Union County have the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,197 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Josephine County, OR

Primary care physicians in Josephine County, OR see an average of 1,197 patients per year. This represents a 5.75% decrease from the previous year (1,270 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Josephine County, OR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Oregon

$4,232

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,185

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,942

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Oregon (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 7.73%, from $7,467 to $8,044.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

Uninsured

28.1%

Employer Coverage

28.1%

Medicaid

18.8%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

3.43%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Josephine County, OR declined by 1.56% from 8.13% to 8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Josephine County, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.