Medford, Oregon Population 2022
Medford is a city located in Jackson County Oregon. Medford has a 2020 population of 85,289. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Medford is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually and its population has increased by 13.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 75,043 in 2010.
The average household income in Medford is $66,715 with a poverty rate of 14.67%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,052 per month, and the median house value is $278,100. The median age in Medford is 37.4 years, 36.5 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
Medford Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Medfordwas:
- White: 87.06%
- Two or more races: 5.77%
- Other race: 2.56%
- Asian: 1.61%
- Native American: 1.61%
- Black or African American: 0.99%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.40%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 203,341 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 204,747 | 1,406 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 205,852 | 1,105 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 207,179 | 1,327 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 209,189 | 2,010 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 211,403 | 2,214 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 214,366 | 2,963 | 1.38% |
| 2017 | 216,746 | 2,380 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 219,411 | 2,665 | 1.21% |
| 2019 | 220,944 | 1,533 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 222,477 | 1,533 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 224,010 | 1,533 | 0.68% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71,478 | 87.06% |
| Black or African American | 809 | 0.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,319 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 1,324 | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 328 | 0.40% |
| Some Other Race | 2,101 | 2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 4,739 | 5.77% |
Medford Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 33,131 | 2.42 | 52.8 |
| Married | 14,931 | 3.12 | 70 |
| Male | 1,313 | 3.38 | 41.2 |
| Female | 4,254 | 3.05 | 34.4 |
| Non Family | 12,633 | 1.29 | 40 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,155 | 3.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,971 | 7.07% |
| High School Graduate | 14,558 | 25.94% |
| Some College | 15,570 | 27.74% |
| Associates Degree | 5,146 | 9.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,608 | 17.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,123 | 9.13% |
Medford Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 140 | 133 | 91 |
| Asian | 1,168 | 861 | 431 |
| Black | 452 | 413 | 128 |
| White | 44,981 | 41,919 | 12,629 |
| 2+ Races | 2,769 | 2,546 | 493 |
| Hispanic | 7,186 | 4,722 | 1,073 |
| Other Race | 1,187 | 614 | 108 |
| Native American | 658 | 531 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 95.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 65.00%.
$33,560
Average Earnings
$40,428
Average Male
$28,809
Average Female
Medford Language by Age
Medford Language
88.39% of Medford residents speak only English, while 11.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.68% of the population.
Medford Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 789 | 278 | 35.23% |
| Native | 1,304 | 391 | 29.98% |
| Hispanic | 13,176 | 2,671 | 20.27% |
| Multiple | 4,676 | 788 | 16.85% |
| White | 61,164 | 7,896 | 12.91% |
| Asian | 1,313 | 118 | 8.99% |
| Other | 387 | NaN% |
14.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.35%
Male Poverty Rate
16.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Medford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Medford is Black, with 35.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Medford is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.11%.
Medford Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Medford Married by Age and Sex
Medford Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Medford Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,036 | 11.01% |
| Black | 166 | 30.57% |
| Native American | 20 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.90% |
| Islander | 21 | 9.68% |
| Other Race | 8 | 0.55% |
| 2+ Races | 364 | 10.85% |
| Hispanic | 498 | 5.82% |
Medford Veterans by Education
11.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
44.29%
Born in Medford
93.25%
Native Born
6.75%
Foreign Born
3.28%
Non Citizen
3.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.25% of Medford residents were born in the United States, with 44.29% having been born in Oregon. 3.28% 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 | 967 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 1,000 | 33 | 0.34% |
| 1910 | 8,840 | 7,840 | 24.35% |
| 1920 | 5,756 | -3,084 | -4.20% |
| 1930 | 11,007 | 5,251 | 6.70% |
| 1940 | 11,281 | 274 | 0.25% |
| 1950 | 17,305 | 6,024 | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 24,425 | 7,120 | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 28,973 | 4,548 | 1.72% |
| 1980 | 39,746 | 10,773 | 3.21% |
| 1990 | 46,951 | 7,205 | 1.68% |
| 2000 | 63,154 | 16,203 | 3.01% |
| 2010 | 75,043 | 11,889 | 1.74% |
| 2011 | 75,617 | 574 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 76,153 | 536 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 76,840 | 687 | 0.90% |
| 2014 | 77,763 | 923 | 1.20% |
| 2015 | 78,990 | 1,227 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 80,174 | 1,184 | 1.50% |
| 2017 | 81,191 | 1,017 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 82,333 | 1,142 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 83,072 | 739 | 0.90% |
| 2020 | 83,811 | 739 | 0.89% |
| 2021 | 84,550 | 739 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 85,289 | 739 | 0.87% |