State
County
Land Area (mi²)
25.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,279.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.88% (739)
Growth Since 2010
12.87% (9,643)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Medford, Oregon Population 2021
84,550
Medford is a city located in Jackson County Oregon. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. With a 2020 population of 84,550, it is the 8th largest city in Oregon and the 414th largest city in the United States . Medford is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 12.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 74,907 in 2010. Spanning over 26 miles, Medford has a population density of 3,279 people per square mile.
The average household income in Medford is $66,715 with a poverty rate of 17.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $972 per month, and the median house value is $265,400. 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: 88.85%
- Two or more races: 4.52%
- Native American: 1.86%
- Other race: 1.85%
- Asian: 1.48%
- Black or African American: 0.87%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.57%
The current population of Medford, Oregon is 84,550 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 84,550.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 74,907.
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 224,010 | 1,533 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 222,477 | 1,533 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 220,944 | 1,533 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 219,411 | 2,665 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 216,746 | 2,380 | 1.10% |
| 2016 | 214,366 | 2,963 | 1.38% |
| 2015 | 211,403 | 2,214 | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 209,189 | 2,010 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 207,179 | 1,327 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 205,852 | 1,105 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 204,747 | 1,406 | 0.69% |
| 2010 | 203,341 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,096 | 88.85% |
| Two or More Races | 3,671 | 4.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,508 | 1.86% |
| Some Other Race | 1,499 | 1.85% |
| Asian | 1,202 | 1.48% |
| Black or African American | 706 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 463 | 0.57% |
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Medford Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 32,176 | 2.47 | 51.4 |
| Married | 14,225 | 3.15 | 69.3 |
| Non Family | 12,344 | 1.31 | 37.9 |
| Female | 4,106 | 3.21 | 34.6 |
| Male | 1,501 | 3.48 | 39 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,357 | 4.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,709 | 6.73% |
| High School Graduate | 15,102 | 27.39% |
| Some College | 15,347 | 27.83% |
| Associates Degree | 4,743 | 8.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,041 | 16.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,839 | 8.78% |
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Medford Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,920 | 42,039 | 12,099 |
| Hispanic | 6,616 | 3,912 | 904 |
| 2+ Races | 1,679 | 1,485 | 352 |
| Asian | 1,029 | 812 | 373 |
| Other Race | 768 | 418 | 56 |
| Native American | 758 | 612 | 22 |
| Black | 425 | 369 | 91 |
| Islander | 265 | 265 | 126 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 47.55%.
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$31,891
Average Earnings
$39,103
Average Male
$27,245
Average Female
Medford Language by Age
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Medford Language
87.54% of Medford residents speak only English, while 12.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.64% of the population.
Medford Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60,870 | 9,569 | 15.72% |
| Hispanic | 12,715 | 2,806 | 22.07% |
| Multiple | 3,621 | 733 | 20.24% |
| Native | 1,487 | 532 | 35.78% |
| Other | 1,486 | 278 | 18.71% |
| Black | 670 | 265 | 39.55% |
| Asian | 1,187 | 92 | 7.75% |
| Islander | 463 | 32 | 6.91% |
17.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.80%
Male Poverty Rate
19.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Medford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Medford is Black, with 39.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Medford is Islander, with 6.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.23%.
Medford Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Medford Married by Age and Sex
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Medford 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 35-44.
Medford Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,062 | 10.84% |
| Hispanic | 256 | 3.12% |
| 2+ Races | 173 | 7.62% |
| Black | 93 | 20.09% |
| Native American | 55 | 6.00% |
| Islander | 28 | 8.75% |
| Asian | 26 | 2.38% |
| Other Race | 11 | 1.13% |
Medford Veterans by Education
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10.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
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61.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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41.99%
Born in Medford
92.72%
Native Born
7.28%
Foreign Born
4.13%
Non Citizen
3.16%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.72% of Medford residents were born in the United States, with 41.99% having been born in Oregon. 4.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84,550 | 739 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 83,811 | 739 | 0.89% |
| 2019 | 83,072 | 739 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 82,333 | 1,142 | 1.41% |
| 2017 | 81,191 | 1,017 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 80,174 | 1,184 | 1.50% |
| 2015 | 78,990 | 1,227 | 1.58% |
| 2014 | 77,763 | 923 | 1.20% |
| 2013 | 76,840 | 687 | 0.90% |
| 2012 | 76,153 | 536 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 75,617 | 574 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 75,043 | 11,889 | 1.74% |
| 2000 | 63,154 | 16,203 | 3.01% |
| 1990 | 46,951 | 7,205 | 1.68% |
| 1980 | 39,746 | 10,773 | 3.21% |
| 1970 | 28,973 | 4,548 | 1.72% |
| 1960 | 24,425 | 7,120 | 3.51% |
| 1950 | 17,305 | 6,024 | 4.37% |
| 1940 | 11,281 | 274 | 0.25% |
| 1930 | 11,007 | 5,251 | 6.70% |
| 1920 | 5,756 | -3,084 | -4.20% |
| 1910 | 8,840 | 7,840 | 24.35% |
| 1900 | 1,000 | 33 | 0.34% |
| 1890 | 967 | 0.00% |