Jefferson County, Oregon
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Oregon
- FIPS Code
- 41031
- State FIPS
- 41
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 1781.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.12 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1791.82 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.645151
- Longitude
- -121.178632
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,143
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 18,439
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,755 | 81.8% |
| Hispanic | 4,393 | 18.2% |
| White | 15,208 | 63.0% |
| Black | 142 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,893 | 12.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,089 | 87.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,353 | 12.8% |
| White | 12,821 | 69.5% |
| Black | 152 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 183 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,845 | 15.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,203
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,185
- Poverty Rate
- 12.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,220
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,628 | 62.0% |
| Black | 142 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 118 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,085
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,264 | 19.1% |
| Republican | 5,742 | 33.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,833 | 40.0% |
| Other | 137 | 0.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,529 | 49.9% |
| Female | 8,437 | 49.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,039 | 76.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,070 | 12.1% |
| Black | 17 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 157 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,849
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,264 | 63.4% |
| Hispanic | 530 | 25.6% |
| Black | 6 | 35.3% |
| Asian | 65 | 41.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,795 | 56.2% |
| Female | 5,007 | 59.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,234 (24.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,720 (21.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,602
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $362,163
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,128
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.