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Jefferson, OR
City in Marion County, Oregon.
Population
3,301
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,853
ZIP codes
0
Jefferson and its ZIP codes
Jefferson at a glance
- Jefferson is about 87 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $102,159, 23% above the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $373,000 (22% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,328 a month.
Local data for Jefferson, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jefferson, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,159
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$373,000
Median rent
$1,328/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
31.2
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (805), Mexican Americans (762), Irish Americans (395).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Jefferson.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,550
175,778 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,135
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.1B
FY 2026, $8,867 per person
How people get to work
Jefferson, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jefferson, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
95
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,169
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 34°F
52.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jefferson, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Jefferson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarionCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.1 |
| MillersburgCity | 4.3 mi | 4.1 |
| West ScioCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| CrabtreeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.8 |
| ScioCity | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| AlbanyCity | 7.7 mi | 17.9 |
| TurnerCity | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Adair VillageCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AumsvilleCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| StaytonCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| SublimityCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| TangentCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| IndependenceCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| LebanonCity | 14 mi | 7.2 |
| MonmouthCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jefferson, OR in?
- Jefferson is in Marion County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Jefferson, OR?
- About 3,301 people live in Jefferson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jefferson?
- Nearby places include Marion (4.1 mi), Millersburg (4.3 mi), West Scio (6.1 mi), Crabtree (7.4 mi), Scio (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023