Jefferson, Oregon
Jefferson: City in Marion County, Texas, USA
About
Jefferson is a city located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,098 and a population density of 267 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,386 inhabitants.
The city was created 184 years ago in 1840.
Quick Facts about Jefferson
| Population : | 3,386 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oregon (United States) |
| County : | Marion County |
| Different from : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 75657 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 903 |
| Area : | 11.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Capital city : | Jefferson is capital of Marion County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1841 (184 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 05:52:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 292 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jefferson is located at 44°43'10"N 123°0'37"W (44.7195700, -123.0103700).
Jefferson map
- Official Website
Official website of Jefferson
Demographics
The population of Jefferson increased by 8.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,098 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,138 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,147 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,154 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,195 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,220 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,268 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,312 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,346 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,364 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,386 | 0.65% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 22,158 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,278 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 21.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,094 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,291 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 31.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 73.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 17.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,278 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $218,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,695 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $630 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,138 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,986 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.94 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 58,432 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,782 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 220,854 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,815 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $97,192 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,454 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,793 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,093 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 543 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 228 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,494 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 189 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,498 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,877.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.74 |
People born in Jefferson (14)
People born in Jefferson, including country music singer Vernon Dalhart, football player Bobbie Williams, politician Horace Worth Vaughan, .
List
- Roy Hawkins (American musician) he was born in 07/02/1903
- Hosea Taylor (Player of American football) he was born in 03/12/1958
- Jennie Lee Riddle (songwriter) she was born in 22/04/1967
- Montrae Holland (American football offensive guard) he was born in 21/05/1980
- Ron Cook (American baseball player) he was born in 11/07/1947
- Roy Lumpkin (American football player (1907-1974)) he was born in 27/01/1907
- Steady Nelson (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1913
- John Watts (American judoka) he was born in 23/04/1944
- Betty Mary Goetting (librarian, women's rights activist in El Paso, Texas) she was born in 01/01/1897
- Lillian Bertha Jones Horace she was born in 01/01/1880
- Marvin Lee Wilson (American murderer) he was born in 05/01/1958
Schools in Jefferson
College & universities near Jefferson, OR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209074 | Linn-Benton Community College | Albany (OR) | 97321 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jefferson, OR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALY | Albany station | 110 10th Ave SW | RAIL |
| SLM | Salem station | 500 13th Street SE | RAIL |
| CVI | Corvallis, Oregon | 153 NW 4th Avenue | BUS |
| WBN | Woodburn, OR | 2900 Tom Tennant Drive | BUS |
| EUG | Eugene–Springfield | 433 Willamette Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Jefferson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Post Office | Jefferson (OR) | 97352 |
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- Jefferson , Georgia city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States with a population of 12,490 people.
- Jefferson , Iowa city in Greene County, Iowa with a population of 4,075 people.
- Jefferson , Michigan city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States with a population of 2,998 people.
- Jefferson , Indiana unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana with a population of 2,523 people.
- Jefferson , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,470 people.
- Jefferson , Texas city in Marion County, Texas, USA with a population of 1,924 people.
- Jefferson , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,821 people.
- Jefferson , North Carolina town in North Carolina, USA with a population of 1,534 people.
- Jefferson , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,455 people.
- Jefferson , Wisconsin city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,225 people.
- Jefferson , South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States with a population of 1,159 people.
- Jefferson , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,049 people.
- Jefferson , Pennsylvania city in Greene County, Iowa with a population of 729 people.
- Jefferson , South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 704 people.
- Jefferson , Minnesota unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota with a population of 127 people.
- Jefferson , Kansas unincorporated community in Kansas, United States with a population of 95 people.
- Jefferson , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 8 people.
Other cities in Marion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , OR. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | 175,891 | The capital of Oregon. |
| Keizer | 39,593 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Woodburn | 26,175 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Hayesville | 19,936 | City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Four Corners | 15,947 | Region of the United States consisting of the southwestern corner of Colorado, northwestern corner of New Mexico, northeastern corner of Arizona and southeastern corner of Utah |
| Silverton | 10,617 | Historic district in the United States |
| Stayton | 8,256 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Aumsville | 4,202 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Mount Angel | 3,650 | Mountain in Oregon, United States of America |
| Hubbard | 3,595 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Sublimity | 2,784 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Gervais | 2,774 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Turner | 2,130 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Donald | 1,064 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Aurora | 1,039 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Gates | 515 | City in Oregon, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Jefferson distances to largest Oregon cities