Jefferson County Demographics
A map of Jefferson County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 15,005 | 61.2% |
Hispanic | 5,002 | 20.4% |
Native American/Other | 3,065 | 12.5% |
Multiracial | 1,165 | 4.8% |
Black | 134 | 0.5% |
Asian | 131 | 0.5% |
Jefferson County, Oregon had a population of 24,502 in 2020. It was 61.2% White, 0.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 20.4% Hispanic, 12.5% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jefferson County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Jefferson County is the 25th most populous county of the 36 counties in Oregon.
Jefferson County's White Population
15,005 residents of Jefferson County identify as White, or 61.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Jefferson County slightly less than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Jefferson County is ranked #33 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson County is less White than neighboring Wasco County (70.1% White), Deschutes County (83% White), Sherman County (86.1% White), Crook County (84.4% White), and Hood River County (62.3% White).
Jefferson County's Black Population
134 residents of Jefferson County identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jefferson County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Jefferson County is ranked #16 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson County is more Black than neighboring Wasco County (0.4% Black), Deschutes County (0.4% Black), Sherman County (0% Black), Crook County (0.3% Black), and Hood River County (0.2% Black).
Jefferson County's Asian Population
131 residents of Jefferson County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jefferson County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Jefferson County is ranked #28 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson County is more Asian than neighboring Sherman County (0.4% Asian). Jefferson County is less Asian than neighboring Wasco County (0.9% Asian), Deschutes County (1.2% Asian), and Hood River County (1.6% Asian).
Jefferson County's Hispanic Population
5,002 residents of Jefferson County identify as Hispanic, or 20.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jefferson County slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Jefferson County is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson County is more Hispanic than neighboring Wasco County (18.8% Hispanic), Deschutes County (8.7% Hispanic), Sherman County (6.4% Hispanic), and Crook County (7.3% Hispanic). Jefferson County is less Hispanic than neighboring Hood River County (29.8% Hispanic).
Jefferson County's Native American/Other Population
3,065 residents of Jefferson County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 12.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jefferson County slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Jefferson County is ranked #1 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wasco County (4.8% Native American/Other), Deschutes County (1.2% Native American/Other), Sherman County (1.2% Native American/Other), Crook County (1.6% Native American/Other), and Hood River County (1.3% Native American/Other).
Jefferson County's Multiracial Population
1,165 residents of Jefferson County identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jefferson County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Jefferson County is ranked #31 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson County is less Multiracial than neighboring Wasco County (4.9% Multiracial), Deschutes County (5.4% Multiracial), Sherman County (6% Multiracial), Crook County (6% Multiracial), and Hood River County (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.