Medford, Oregon
Medford: The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
About
Medford is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 74,907 and a population density of 3,339 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 83,412 inhabitants.
The city was created 396 years ago in 1629.
Quick Facts about Medford
| Population | 83,412 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oregon (United States) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Phone Area Codes | 781 |
| Area | 22.44 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3265,-122.8756 |
| Altitude | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1630 (396 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:14:03 (23rd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 97501 |
| Density | 3,718 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 38℉ Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Medford is located at 42°19'35"N 122°52'32"W (42.3265200, -122.8755900).
Medford map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Medford
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Medford increased by 10.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74,907 | - | census |
| 2011 | 75,617 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 76,153 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 76,840 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 77,763 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 78,990 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 80,174 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 81,191 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 82,333 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 83,072 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 83,412 | 0.41% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Medford
1Medford Parks & Recreation
701 N Columbus Ave, Medford, OR 97501, United States View details
Phone: +15417742400 | Website available
2Medford Fire-Rescue
200 S Ivy St, Medford, OR 97501, United States View details
Phone: +15417742300 | Website available
3Jackson County Development Services
10 S Oakdale Ave # 100, Medford, OR 97501, United States View details
Phone: +15417746900 | Website available
4Bureau of Land Management, Medford District Office
3040 Biddle Rd, Medford, OR 97504, United States View details
Phone: +15416182200 | Website available
5Usda Service Center
1109 Ellen Ave, Medford, OR 97501, United States View details
Phone: +15417764270 | Website available
6Medford City Planning Department
200 S Ivy St, Medford, OR 97501, United States View details
Phone: +15417742380 | Website available
7Medford City Hall
411 W 8th St, Medford, OR 97501 View details
Phone: +15417742000 | Website available
8Medford City Recorder
411 W 8th St # 310, Medford, OR 97501 View details
Phone: +15417742017
9Medford City Building Safety
200 S Ivy St # 277, Medford, OR 97501, United States View details
Phone: +15417742350
10Medford Fire-Rescue Station #6
3700 E Barnett Rd, Medford, OR 97504, United States View details
Website available
People born in Medford (110)
People born in Medford, including prelate Francis Xavier Irwin, Influential post-industrial, acid house producer; independent electronic musician; electronic music producer Fred Giannelli, actress, journalist, television host and professional wrestler Maria Menounos, .
More notable people
- Julianne Nicholson (American Actress) she was born in 01/07/1971
- Lincoln D. Faurer (United States general) he was born in 07/02/1928
- Lydia Maria Child (American abolitionist, author and women's rights activist) she was born in 11/02/1802
- Joe Sacco (American ice hockey player) he was born in 04/02/1969
- Shawn Bates (American ice hockey player) he was born in 03/04/1975
- Terri Lyne Carrington (American jazz drummer, composer, record producer and entrepreneur) she was born in 04/08/1965
- Mary Carew (athletics competitor) she was born in 08/09/1913
- Paul Theroux (American travel writer and novelist) he was born in 10/04/1941
- Thayer David (American actor (1927-1978)) he was born in 04/03/1927
- John Brooks (Massachusetts doctor, military officer, and governor (1752-1825)) he was born in 04/05/1752
- John J. McCarthy (American linguist) he was born in 29/04/1953
- David Delfino (American ice hockey player) he was born in 29/12/1965
- Tony Giglio (American film director) he was born in 03/06/1971
- Hal McKusick (American jazz flautist and saxophonist) he was born in 01/06/1924
- William Francis Buckley (United States Army officer and the CIA station chief in Beirut) he was born in 30/05/1928
- Kenneth Campbell (American painter and sculptor (1913-1986)) he was born in 14/04/1913
- Richard Desmond (American ice hockey player) he was born in 02/03/1927
- Walter James Edyvean (Catholic bishop) he was born in 18/10/1938
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Medford, OR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407610 | Pacific Bible College | Medford (OR) | 97501 |
| 209153 | Phagans Medford Beauty School | Medford (OR) | 97504 |
| 484950 | Northwest College-Medford | Medford (OR) | 97504-9998 |
| 210146 | Southern Oregon University | Ashland (OR) | 97520 |
| 208859 | Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty | Grants Pass (OR) | 97526 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Medford, OR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFR | Medford, Oregon | 200 South Front Street | BUS |
| WCT | White City, Oregon | 7455 Highway 62 | BUS |
| GHL | Gold Hill, OR | 868 2nd Avenue | BUS |
| AHL | Ashland, Oregon | 585 Siskiyou Blvd | BUS |
| GTP | Grants Pass, OR | 460 NE Agness Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Medford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Medford Post Office | Medford (OR) | 97501 |
| Medford Carrier Annex Post Office | Medford (OR) | 97501 |
| Central Poin Post Office | Central Point (OR) | 97502 |
| Phoenix Post Office | Phoenix (OR) | 97535 |
| Jacksonvill Post Office | Jacksonville (OR) | 97530 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Medford, Massachusetts The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. with a population of 60,847 people.
- Medford, New Jersey township in New Jersey with a population of 23,383 people.
- Medford, Wisconsin civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin with a population of 2,562 people.
- Medford, Oklahoma town in Oklahoma with a population of 944 people.
- Medford, Minnesota township in Steele County, Minnesota with a population of 833 people.
- Medford, Maine town in Maine, USA with a population of 245 people.
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , OR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 21,194 | City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States |
| Central Point | 19,117 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Eagle Point | 9,656 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Talent | 6,700 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Phoenix | 4,678 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Shady Cove | 3,119 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Jacksonville | 2,865 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Rogue River | 2,340 | River in Oregon, United States |
| Gold Hill | 1,297 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Butte Falls | 457 | City in Oregon, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Medford distances to largest Oregon cities