Jefferson, Oregon Population 2022
Jefferson is a city located in Marion County Oregon. Jefferson has a 2020 population of 3,418. Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 10.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,106 in 2010.
The average household income in Jefferson is $71,158 with a poverty rate of 7.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $992 per month, and the median house value is $216,500. The median age in Jefferson is 37.4 years, 39 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
Jefferson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jeffersonwas:
- White: 83.27%
- Other race: 9.53%
- Two or more races: 5.53%
- Native American: 0.99%
- Black or African American: 0.51%
- Asian: 0.18%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,788 | 83.27% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 319 | 9.53% |
| Two or More Races | 185 | 5.53% |
Jefferson Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,005 | 3.32 | 71.9 |
| Married | 639 | 3.74 | 83.6 |
| Male | 60 | 4.3 | 48.3 |
| Female | 148 | 3.31 | 33.8 |
| Non Family | 158 | 1.28 | 69.6 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3.32
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 236 | 11.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 151 | 7.32% |
| High School Graduate | 621 | 30.10% |
| Some College | 586 | 28.41% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 7.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 231 | 11.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 3.64% |
Jefferson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 8 |
| White | 1,701 | 1,505 | 291 |
| Hispanic | 312 | 121 | 7 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 46 | |
| Other Race | 86 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 33.33%.
$33,688
Average Earnings
$38,984
Average Male
$26,990
Average Female
Jefferson Language by Age
Jefferson Language
79.49% of Jefferson residents speak only English, while 20.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.29% of the population.
Jefferson Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,461 | 214 | 8.70% |
| Other | 16 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 784 | 50 | 6.38% |
7.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.88%
Male Poverty Rate
9.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is White, with 8.70% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Hispanic, with 6.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.60%.
Jefferson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson Married by Age and Sex
Jefferson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Jefferson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 231 | 10.91% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.66% |
Jefferson Veterans by Education
3.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
60.16%
Born in Jefferson
86.08%
Native Born
13.92%
Foreign Born
10.36%
Non Citizen
3.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.08% of Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 60.16% having been born in Oregon. 10.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 307 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 273 | -34 | -1.17% |
| 1910 | 415 | 142 | 4.28% |
| 1920 | 417 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 1930 | 391 | -26 | -0.64% |
| 1940 | 479 | 88 | 2.05% |
| 1950 | 636 | 157 | 2.88% |
| 1960 | 716 | 80 | 1.19% |
| 1970 | 936 | 220 | 2.72% |
| 1980 | 1,702 | 766 | 6.16% |
| 1990 | 1,805 | 103 | 0.59% |
| 2000 | 2,487 | 682 | 3.26% |
| 2010 | 3,106 | 619 | 2.25% |
| 2011 | 3,138 | 32 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 3,147 | 9 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 3,154 | 7 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 3,195 | 41 | 1.30% |
| 2015 | 3,220 | 25 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 3,268 | 48 | 1.49% |
| 2017 | 3,312 | 44 | 1.35% |
| 2018 | 3,346 | 34 | 1.03% |
| 2019 | 3,364 | 18 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 3,382 | 18 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 3,400 | 18 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 3,418 | 18 | 0.53% |