Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 24,659.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $406,884.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $69,345.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $940.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 7.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 12.7%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 65.1° and there are 43.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Madras, OR Population 7,494

Warm Springs, OR Population 2,453

Culver, OR Population 2,173

Metolius, OR Population 921

Camp Sherman, OR Population 313

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, OR Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 65.1°.

  • There are 82.66 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 43.9 inches of rain each year with 9.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:36 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High65.1
Nice Days82.66
Rainfall43.9
Snowfall9.0
Sunny_hours5:36
65.1°
Average High
43.9
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

Madras Elementary School   Madras Oregon
Source: Wikipedia User Tedder | GFDL

Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 24,659. The population has increased 2.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 24,232 0.8%
2021 24,048 1.9%
2020 23,607 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 48.6% female with 11,978 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 51.4% male with 12,680 male residents.

Female
48.6% (11,978)
Male
51.4% (12,680)
Gender Jefferson County OR USA
Female 48.6% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 51.4% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 57.6% White with 14,213 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 176 African American residents.

  • 11.8% American Indian with 2,899 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 97 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 135 Other residents.

  • 8.1% Two Or More with 2,002 Two Or More residents.

  • 20.8% Hispanic with 5,121 Hispanic residents.

White
57.6% (14,213)
African American
0.7% (176)
American Indian
11.8% (2,899)
Asian
0.4% (97)
Hawaiian
0.1% (16)
Other
0.5% (135)
Two Or More
8.1% (2,002)
Hispanic
20.8% (5,121)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County OR USA
White 57.6% 73.3% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 11.8% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 4.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 8.1% 5.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 20.8% 13.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Oregon

  • 6.4% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.7% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.4% (1,590)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (1,136)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.5% (1,595)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.5% (1,610)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (2,597)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.7% (4,856)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.0% (3,955)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.4% (4,047)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.1% (1,997)
$200,000 or more
5.2% (1,271)
Income Jefferson County OR USA
Less than $10,000 6.4% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.5% 6.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.5% 6.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 10.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.7% 16.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.0% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.4% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.1% 9.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.2% 10.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (986)
9-12th Grade
7% (1,726)
High School / GED
28% (7,151)
Some College
28% (6,904)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,465)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (3,698)
Master's Degree
5% (1,232)
Professional Degree
1% (246)
Doctorate Degree
1% (246)
Education Jefferson County OR USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 28% 22% 26%
Some College 28% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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