Medford cuts residents some sidewalk slack

Butte Falls Fish Hatchery Finds Cash to Stay Open

Medford Bureau Of Fire Prevention News - Fireworks Safety

Fireworks can be entertaining but can also be dangerous. In 2006, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), eleven people died and an estimated 9,200 were treated in...

Fire and Ice

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Trees Inc. Right-of-Way Work for July 1-2

Please note the following traffic impact items:
July 1, 2009:
- Stewart Avenue between Alta and Kings Hwy - One lane of traffic will be closed on Stewart Avenue between Alta and...

Trees Inc. Right-of-Way Work for July 6-7

Please note the following traffic impact item:
- Myers Lane north of Garfield - One lane of traffic will be closed daily on Myers Lane, north of Garfield, on Monday, July 6 and...

Stacie Smith

Portraits in oil and watercolor convey the spirit likeness of the subject.  Stacie smith tries to capture a living spark of the individual portrayed.
This exhibit...

Medford Police Department News - June 30, 2009

On 06/29/09 at approximately 1434 hours, Medford Police officers responded to the report of a robbery in progress at Key Bank, 2 E. Main Street. While responding to that location,...

Oregon 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Oregon Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
4th Of July Celebration, Ashland, OR - July 4, 2009
July 4th Celebration and Fireworks, Bandon, OR...

Medford Police Department News - June 26, 2009

On 06/26/2009, Medford Police Detectives followed up on a lead in regards to the below listed cases. The information led detectives to an address in the 2100 block of Delta Waters...

Volunteers Sought for 125th Anniversary Advisory Committee

The City of Medford will be turning 125 years old on February 24th, 2010 and the City Council is seeking members of the community interested in helping plan a celebratory event.
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City of Medford News for Week of June 29 to July 10, 2009

Please note the following traffic impact items. Weather permitting, City of Medford crews will be performing work on the following streets:
Monday, June 29 -- Oakdale Ave...

Medford Police Department News - June 24, 2009

Crime: Multiple Thefts / Burglaries
Location: 2000 Stockel Ct, 2600 block N. Keene Way, 2000 block Sandra Place
Date of Incident:062309 3:00...

City of Medford - Notice of Meeting: June 24, 2009

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing and Community Development Commission of the City of Medford will be holding its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in...

Lane Closure on Crater Lake Avenue - June 25, 2009

Please note the following traffic impact item:
Crater Lake Avenue S of Grandview - One lane of traffic will be closed on Crater Lake Avenue, S of Grandview, on Thursday,...

Medford Oregon Information: Medford, Oregon is part of JACKSON County. Population for Medford from the last gathering is 63154. You can view Medford venues that host many Medford OR events every year. You can also research Medford Oregon homes for sale by visiting our Medford Oregon real estate guide. Medford Oregon has a latitude of 42.3161 and a longitude of -122.883. Zip codes in Medford, OR include 97501 ... more Medford zips.

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Medford, OR
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Medford, OR was 63,154.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Medford was 30,262, which represents 47.9 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Medford, OR
There are an estimated 14,153 married men in the town. 59.9 percent of men over 15 years old in Medford are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Medford is 32,892 which is 52.1 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Medford, Oregon
There are an estimated 13,566 married women in the community. 51.5 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.

AGE

Median Age in Medford, OR
The median age of people living in Medford, OR was 37 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Medford was 4,398. There were 46,855 people above the age of 18, which represents 74.2 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 16.5 percent of the population (10,435) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.

RACE

One Race Percent in Medford, OR
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Medford, OR was 61,149.

White Population in Medford, OR
The estimated White population in the Medford community is 56,834, which is 90 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Medford, Oregon
The estimated Black/African American population is 313, which is 0.5 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Medford, OR
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Medford, OR was 677.

Asian Population in Medford, Oregon
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 720.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Medford, OR
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Medford was an estimated 163.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 2,442, while those of “two or more races” was 2,005 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Medford community was 5,841, or 9.2 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Medford, OR
The household population number in Medford was 61,869.

Group Quarters Population in Medford, OR
Group Quarters population in the community was 1,285.

Average Household Size in Medford, OR
The average household size in Medford is 2.47 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 2.99 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).

HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Medford, OR
At the time of the last census survey, there were 26,297 total housing units in Medford.

The number of occupied housing units was 25,093, or 95.4 of the total units in town. Of these, 14,372 were owner-occupied (57.3), and 10,721 were renter-occupied (42.7, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 1,204 vacant homes in Medford at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Medford, Oregon
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 13,041, with a median value in dollars of 132,400.

Monthly Owner Costs in Medford, OR
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $1,000 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Medford, average costs per month were $284 (national average was $295).

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 34,822 people in the community had a high school degree, or 83.3 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Medford, Oregon
8,827 people in Medford also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 21.1 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Medford, OR
The number of Civilian Veterans in Medford was 8,503, or 18 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Medford, OR
In 2000, there were 12,033 people in Medford, OR listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Medford, OR
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 5,674 people in Medford who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 9.6 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.

LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Medford, Oregon
There were 30,328 in the labor force in Medford at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 61.9 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Medford was 15.6 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Medford, OR
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $36,481. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Medford, OR
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $43,972. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Medford, Oregon
Per capita income in Medford in the last full census was 20,170. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Medford numbered 1,727, or 10.3 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Medford, OR
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 8,645, or 13.9 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.