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Trail, OR
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Oregon.
Population
769
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
113
ZIP codes
0
Trail and its ZIP codes
Trail at a glance
- Trail is about 2.6 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $23,427, 72% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
Local data for Trail, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Trail, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$23,427
Poverty rate
44.2%
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
4.7%
Median age
57.1
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (210), Dutch Americans (55), German Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Trail.
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
$1.8B
FY 2026, $7,872 per person
How people get to work
Trail, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.1%
Environment and hazard risk
Trail, 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
90° / 31°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Trail, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Trail
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shady CoveCity | 3.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Eagle PointCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| Butte FallsTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| White CityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| WimerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5 |
| Gold HillCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Central PointCity | 20 mi | 4 |
| MedfordCity | 22 mi | 28.6 |
| Rogue RiverCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| Foots CreekCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.1 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| PhoenixCity | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| Days CreekCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.4 |
| TalentCity | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Trail, OR in?
- Trail is in Jackson County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Trail, OR?
- About 769 people live in Trail, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Trail?
- Nearby places include Shady Cove (3.2 mi), Eagle Point (13 mi), Butte Falls (15 mi), White City (16 mi), Prospect (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023