Medford, OR Demographics

A map of Medford's Population by Race

Medford, Oregon had a population of 85,824 in 2020. It was 71.6% White, 0.9% Black, 2.0% Asian, 17.1% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Medford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Medford is the 8th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Medford's White Population

61,433 residents of Medford identify as White, or 71.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Medford roughly similar to the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Medford is ranked #341 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more White than neighboring White City (56.1% White). Medford is less White than neighboring Central Point (79.1% White), Phoenix (74.4% White), Jacksonville (88.3% White), and Talent (74.6% White).

Medford's Black Population

805 residents of Medford identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Medford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Medford is ranked #58 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Black than neighboring Central Point (0.5% Black), White City (0.6% Black), Jacksonville (0.2% Black), and Talent (0.4% Black). Medford is less Black than neighboring Phoenix (1% Black).

Medford's Asian Population

1,728 residents of Medford identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Medford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Medford is ranked #71 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Asian than neighboring Central Point (1.5% Asian), Phoenix (1.4% Asian), White City (0.9% Asian), Jacksonville (1.1% Asian), and Talent (1.5% Asian).

Medford's Hispanic Population

14,686 residents of Medford identify as Hispanic, or 17.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Medford roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Medford is ranked #66 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Hispanic than neighboring Central Point (11.5% Hispanic), Phoenix (15.9% Hispanic), Jacksonville (4.7% Hispanic), and Talent (16.5% Hispanic). Medford is less Hispanic than neighboring White City (35.2% Hispanic).

Medford's Native American/Other Population

1,618 residents of Medford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Medford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Medford is ranked #145 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Central Point (1.5% Native American/Other), Phoenix (1.3% Native American/Other), White City (1.5% Native American/Other), Jacksonville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Talent (1.8% Native American/Other).

Medford's Multiracial Population

5,554 residents of Medford identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Medford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Medford is ranked #142 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Multiracial than neighboring Central Point (5.8% Multiracial), Phoenix (5.9% Multiracial), White City (5.7% Multiracial), Jacksonville (4.9% Multiracial), and Talent (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.