Jefferson is a city located in Marion County Oregon. Jefferson has a 2024 population of 3,244. Jefferson is currently declining at a rate of -0.7% annually and its population has decreased by -2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,335 in 2020.
The average household income in Jefferson is $107,452 with a poverty rate of 9.84%. The median age in Jefferson is 31.7 years: 32 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jefferson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,471 | 74.34% |
| Other race | 407 | 12.24% |
| Two or more races | 337 | 10.14% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 2.11% |
| Native American | 39 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 969 | 3.42 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Married | 598 | 3.87 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Non Family | 182 | 1.32 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Male | 96 | 4.99 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 93 | 3.02 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
3.73
Average Family Size
3.42
Average Household Size
83.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 4.19% |
| Associates Degree | 258 | 13.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 282 | 14.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 4.19% |
| High School Graduate | 556 | 28.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 7.66% |
| Some College | 527 | 27.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,552 | 1,430 | 298 |
| Hispanic | 238 | 131 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 116 | 39 |
| Other Race | 107 | 29 | 1 |
| Black | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,411 | $56,875 | $58,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,583 | $0 | $43,333 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $34,881 | $30,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,788 | $45,667 | $34,821 |
| Overall | $42,531 | $45,900 | $37,266 |
| Some College | $46,375 | $55,700 | $34,792 |
$42,531
Average Earnings
$45,900
Average Male
$37,266
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.91% of Jefferson residents speak only English, while 14.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 337 | 149 | 44.21% |
| White | 2,299 | 98 | 4.26% |
| Black | 70 | 59 | 84.29% |
| Hispanic | 662 | 34 | 5.14% |
| Other | 407 | 21 | 5.16% |
9.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.01%
Male Poverty Rate
8.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Black, with 84.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is White, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.79% |
| Some College | 6.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.02% |
| Female Employed | 1.58% |
| Male Employed | 1.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,677 | $107,593 |
| Households | $87,604 | $107,452 |
| Married Families | $96,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,647 | $87,757 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
158
Number of Veterans
131
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 6.59% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 30.3% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.01%
Born in Jefferson
89.71%
Native Born
10.29%
Foreign Born
8.03%
Non Citizen
2.26%
Naturalized
89.71% of Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 61.01% having been born in Oregon. 8.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,131 | -22 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 3,153 | -23 | -0.72% |
| 2027 | 3,176 | -23 | -0.72% |
| 2026 | 3,199 | -22 | -0.68% |
| 2025 | 3,221 | -23 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 3,244 | -23 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 3,267 | -38 | -1.15% |
| 2022 | 3,305 | -31 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 3,336 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 3,335 | -30 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 3,365 | 14 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 3,351 | 35 | 1.06% |
| 2017 | 3,316 | 42 | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 3,274 | 52 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 3,222 | 23 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 3,199 | 44 | 1.39% |
| 2013 | 3,155 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 3,151 | 12 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 3,139 | 32 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 3,107 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,487 | 682 | 37.78% |
| 1990 | 1,805 | 103 | 6.05% |
| 1980 | 1,702 | 766 | 81.84% |
| 1970 | 936 | 220 | 30.73% |
| 1960 | 716 | 80 | 12.58% |
| 1950 | 636 | 157 | 32.78% |
| 1940 | 479 | 88 | 22.51% |
| 1930 | 391 | -26 | -6.24% |
| 1920 | 417 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 1910 | 415 | 142 | 52.01% |
| 1900 | 273 | -34 | -11.07% |
| 1890 | 307 | -2,824 | -90.19% |