Jefferson City, Oregon
As of the census of 2000, there were 2487 people, 16 households, and 12 families residing in the city. The population density was 3389.3 people per square mile (1308.62/kmē), making its Oregon's 43rd most densely populated city. There were 885 housing units at an average density of 1212.3 per square mile (468.07/kmē). It has an average household size was 3.04 persons, and the average family size was 3.34 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 34.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males. The median age of the city's population was 30.5 years, The median age of males was 29.6 years, for females the median age was 31.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 81.83% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 1.89% American Indian, 0.76% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 3.46% from two or more races and 11.66% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $40938, it is the 71st wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $42647, it is the 121st wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15426, making it the 193rd highest city by per capita income in Oregon. The median income of city was $18682, Median income for males is $25417, compared with $14732 for females.
In 2000, 729 pupils and students, of which 48.56% are male and 51.44% are female, 29.31% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.49% nursery or pri school, 6.86% kindergarten, 47.74% elementary school, 24.28% high school and 15.64% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2487 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2490 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2500 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2539 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2571 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2576 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2570 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2584 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2658 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2959 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3085 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 19 | 21 | 40 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| Elementary school | 174 | 174 | 348 |
| High school | 95 | 82 | 177 |
| College or graduate school | 46 | 68 | 114 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson city, Oregon | $40938 | $42647 | $15426 |
| Marion County, Oregon | $40314 | $46202 | $18408 |
| Oregon, United States | $40916 | $48680 | $20940 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |