John Day is a city located in Grant County Oregon. John Day has a 2024 population of 1,656. John Day is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,666 in 2020.
The average household income in John Day is $70,878 with a poverty rate of 17.64%. The median age in John Day is 43.9 years: 43 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of John Day was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,357 | 86.93% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 8.33% |
| Asian | 49 | 3.14% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.51% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 716 | 2.08 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 314 | 1.31 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 285 | 2.87 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Female | 75 | 2.6 | 21.3 | 78.7 |
| Male | 42 | 1.6 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 103 | 8.9% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 10.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 131 | 11.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 8.21% |
| High School Graduate | 422 | 36.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 260 | 22.47% |
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 | 998 | 902 | 147 |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 74 | 45 |
| Asian | 40 | 36 | 31 |
| Native American | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,857 | $78,631 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,917 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,875 | $31,458 | $45,357 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,417 | $30,000 | $36,250 |
| Overall | $36,818 | $39,444 | $36,210 |
| Some College | $34,079 | $33,516 | $35,694 |
$36,818
Average Earnings
$39,444
Average Male
$36,210
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.55% of John Day residents speak only English, while 2.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,311 | 216 | 16.48% |
| Asian | 49 | 26 | 53.06% |
| Multiple | 130 | 17 | 13.08% |
| Native | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
17.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.98%
Male Poverty Rate
23.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in John Day is Native, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in John Day is Multiple, with 13.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.4% |
| High School | 20.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.43% |
| Some College | 9.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 4% |
| Male Employed | 2.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,604 | $89,582 |
| Households | $67,083 | $70,878 |
| Married Families | $84,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,818 | $38,338 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 7.08% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 7.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
62.46%
Born in John Day
96.99%
Native Born
3.01%
Foreign Born
2.37%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
96.99% of John Day residents were born in the United States, with 62.46% having been born in Oregon. 2.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,645 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 1,647 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 1,649 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 1,652 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 1,654 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 1,656 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 1,659 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 1,663 | -13 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 1,676 | 10 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,666 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 1,664 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,664 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 1,671 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 1,668 | -9 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 1,677 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 1,683 | -23 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 1,706 | -15 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 1,721 | -19 | -1.09% |
| 2011 | 1,740 | -16 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 1,756 | 0 | 0% |