Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR

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2021 Population

115,135

2.14% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.8

0.257% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.5%

2.31% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,655

9.14% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$297,000

8.71% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

49,481

2.63% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR had a population of 115k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $59,655. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR grew from 112,724 to 115,135, a 2.14% increase and its median household income grew from $54,660 to $59,655, a 9.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.1%), White (Hispanic) (9.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.26%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.01%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.97%).

12.2% of the households in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County (Central)--Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR are Northwest College-Medford (87 degrees awarded in 2021), Phagans Medford Beauty School (27 degrees), and Pacific Bible College (5 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR was $297,000, and the homeownership rate was 59.2%.

Most people in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR borders Ashland City PUMA, OR.

United States Oregon

Population & Diversity

Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR is home to a population of 115k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.13% of Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (7.06k people).

In 2021, there were 7.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.7k people) in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.5k White (Hispanic) and 4.91k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR are Spanish (10,677 households), German (337 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (259 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,086

Women

51.3%

55,993

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 115,079 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.7k ± 1.65k
White (Hispanic)
11.5k ± 1.27k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.91k ± 626

16.5%

Hispanic Population

19k people

16.5% of the people in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR are hispanic (19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,044 ± 1,534 people
Philippines
448 ± 519 people
Canada
237 ± 378 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 4,044 Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR residents, followed by Philippines with 448 and Canada with 237.

Foreign-Born Population

6.13%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.06k people

6.02%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.79k people

As of 2021, 6.13% of Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR residents (7.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR was 6.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,677 households (9.87%)
German
337 households (0.311%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
259 households (0.239%)

12.2% of the households in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR was Spanish. 9.87% of the households in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,149 ± 444
Gulf War (2001-)
1,668 ± 350
Gulf War (1990s)
954 ± 274

Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR employs 49.5k people. The largest industries in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR are Restaurants & Food Services (3,488 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,954 people), and Construction (2,531 people), and the highest paying industries are Other schools & instruction and educational support services ($176,768), Other health care services ($140,975), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($115,470).

Males in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,541. The income inequality in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,253

Women

48.2%

24,958

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR in 2020 was 48,211 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR.

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Occupations

49.5k

2021 Value

2.63%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 2.63%, from 48.2k employees to 49.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR, are Personal care aides (1,620 people), Retail salespersons (1,360 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,336 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.5k

2021 Value

2.63%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 2.63%, from 48.2k employees to 49.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,488 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,954 people), and Construction (2,531 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,035

Median earning men ± $1,747

$32,101

Median earning women ± $1,057

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($72,379), Information ($66,346), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,381).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,651), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,598), and Information ($43,222).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $23.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($13.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$183B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

95.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $183B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$33.6B
California
$27.6B
Texas
$6.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $33.6B, followed by California with $27.6B and Texas and $6.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR awarded 119 degrees. The student population of Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 41 male students and 139 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR are White (90 and 75.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17 and 14.3%), Two or More Races (5 and 4.2%), and Unknown (3 and 2.52%).

The largest universities in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Northwest College-Medford (87 and 73.1%), Phagans Medford Beauty School (27 and 22.7%), and Pacific Bible College (5 and 4.2%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County (Central)--Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (42 and 35.3%), General Cosmetology (22 and 18.5%), and Master Aesthetician (15 and 12.6%).

The median tuition cost in Jackson County (Central)--Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR for private four year colleges is $4,752.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 180 students enrolled in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR, 22.8% men and 77.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 130 records, of which 74.6% were women and 25.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
22 degrees awarded
Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jackson County (Central)--Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Jackson County (Central)--Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwest College-Medford
87 degrees awarded
Phagans Medford Beauty School
27 degrees awarded
Pacific Bible College
5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest College-Medford with 87 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 12 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR, which is 0.112 times less than the 107 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 90 degrees mean that there were 5.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 17 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,752) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($60) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.513% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.711% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.6k), Some college (24.5k), and Bachelors Degree (13.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR was $297,000 in 2021, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $273,200 to $297,000, a 8.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR is 59.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR is $59,655. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

Housing

Property

$297,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,423

$26,827

Median Property Taxes

±$1,384

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.2%

Homeownership

2021

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.2% of the housing units in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,655

Median Household Income

± $2,326

45.3k

Number of Households

± 1,761

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.3k households in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR grew to $59,655 from the previous year's value of $54,660.

The following chart displays the households in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.421

2021 Wage GINI in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR

0.426

2020 Wage GINI in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR

In 2021, the income inequality in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.2% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (8.77%)

In 2021, 76.1% of workers in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (8.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR (15.4k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.3% of the population of Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 40.4% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1062 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1212 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 165 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,062 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oregon in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.73%

Uninsured

40.4%

Employer Coverage

23.5%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.94%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR grew by 1.78% from 7.6% to 7.73%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.