John Day, Oregon
John Day: City in Oregon, USA
About
John Day is a city located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,744 and a population density of 313 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,669 inhabitants.
The city was created 124 years ago in 1900.
Quick Facts about John Day
| Population : | 1,669 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oregon (United States) |
| County : | Grant County |
| Postal code : | 97845 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 458, 541 |
| Area : | 5.58 km2 |
| Named for : | John Day |
| Altitude : | 3,087 feet / 941, 3087 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1901 (124 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−08:00, Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:20:54 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 299 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
John Day is located at 44°24'58"N 118°57'11"W (44.4159900, -118.9530100).
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- Official Website
Official website of John Day
Demographics
According to census records, the population of John Day decreased by 4.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 1,821 | - | census |
| 2010 | 1,744 | -4.42% | census |
| 2011 | 1,737 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,717 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,702 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,681 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,675 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,665 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,670 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,669 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,672 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,669 | -0.18% | estimation process |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near John Day, OR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNS | Burns, Oregon | 63 N. Buena Vista | BUS |
| BAK | Baker City, Oregon | 515 Campbell Street | BUS |
Post offices near John Day
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| John Day Post Office | John Day (OR) | 97845 |
Other cities in Grant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County , OR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie City | 876 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Canyon City | 659 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Mount Vernon | 511 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Seneca | 225 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Long Creek | 191 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Dayville | 144 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Monument | 122 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Granite | 36 | City in Oregon, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
John Day distances to largest Oregon cities
