Population 222,645 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jackson County
Household size in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Jackson County has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.41, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.3, Jackson County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Jackson County than nationally: 10.6%, against 11.6%. Oregon as a whole looks much the same.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jackson County
Renters in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.8% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.1% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Jackson County rent their homes (34.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 37.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.6 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Jackson County than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across Oregon. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Jackson County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $902 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $987 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,077 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,492 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$590 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Jackson County pays $1,492 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $590 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 32.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jackson County
Bachelor's degrees in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in Jackson County (31.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Jackson County is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Oregon. The share with a diploma is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Jackson County is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jackson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 2.45 | 44.3 | 10.6% | 34.1% | 7.1% | 1985 | $1,492 | 31.7% | 91.8% | 5.2% |
| Josephine County | 2.41 | 47.9 | 11.5% | 28.3% | 7.7% | 1982 | $1,264 | 19.6% | 90.3% | 7.0% |
| Klamath County | 2.43 | 43.0 | 10.6% | 30.6% | 11.6% | 1971 | $1,087 | 23.0% | 89.6% | 7.0% |
| Curry County | 2.10 | 57.2 | 13.4% | 25.8% | 14.5% | 1981 | $1,190 | 21.7% | 91.4% | 6.6% |
| Lake County | 2.26 | 45.7 | 6.1% | 32.7% | 18.1% | 1971 | $945 | 21.9% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
| Cassia County | 3.12 | 33.6 | 12.6% | 31.4% | 7.7% | 1974 | $1,090 | 20.5% | 84.3% | 2.1% |
| Bear Lake County | 3.02 | 41.1 | 6.2% | 10.5% | 31.6% | 1971 | $841 | 22.1% | 92.9% | 2.9% |
| Sioux County | 2.39 | 40.5 | 3.3% | 40.4% | 27.8% | 1958 | $759 | 22.2% | 94.3% | 1.5% |
| Holt County | 2.52 | 43.2 | 7.5% | 27.7% | 17.1% | 1965 | $757 | 29.6% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| Pierce County | 2.56 | 39.8 | 5.5% | 21.9% | 9.2% | 1959 | $956 | 24.1% | 95.0% | 2.0% |
| Wayne County | 2.34 | 35.5 | 10.2% | 38.7% | 6.7% | 1963 | $941 | 30.2% | 95.5% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Dutchess County, NY · Harrison County, MS · Harford County, MD · Hall County, GA · Greene County, MO · Gloucester County, NJ · Frederick County, MD · Forsyth County, GA · Fayette County, KY · Escambia County, FL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jackson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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