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Central Point, OR
City in Jackson County, Oregon.
Population
19,216
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,760
ZIP codes
0
Central Point and its ZIP codes
Central Point at a glance
- Central Point is about 107 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 38th among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- The median household income is $86,058, 4% above the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $389,100 (19% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,364 a month.
Local data for Central Point, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Central Point, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,058
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$389,100
Median rent
$1,364/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
15.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,033), German Americans (2,883), Irish Americans (1,755).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Central Point.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,060
91,966 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,802
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.76B
FY 2026, $7,872 per person
How people get to work
Central Point, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Central Point, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
688
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
1,010
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Central Point, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Central Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MedfordCity | 5.1 mi | 28.6 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 5.3 mi | 1.9 |
| White CityCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Gold HillCity | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Eagle PointCity | 8.6 mi | 3 |
| PhoenixCity | 8.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Foots CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| TalentCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| RuchCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| Rogue RiverCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| WimerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5 |
| AshlandCity | 17 mi | 6.6 |
| Shady CoveCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| TrailCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.8 |
| Grants PassCity | 21 mi | 11.5 |
| Butte FallsTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Central Point, OR in?
- Central Point is in Jackson County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Central Point, OR?
- About 19,216 people live in Central Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Central Point?
- Nearby places include Medford (5.1 mi), Jacksonville (5.3 mi), White City (5.9 mi), Gold Hill (7.6 mi), Eagle Point (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023