Josephine County, Oregon

Josephine County is a county located in the state of Oregon of the United States. In 2000, there were 75 726 people in 2005 was 80 761. The administrative headquarters ( County Seat) is Grants Pass.

Geography

The county has an area of ​​4252 square kilometers; which 5 square kilometers (0.12 percent) of water.

Demographic data

1900-1990 2000

According to the census of 2000, there were 75 726 people in the county. There were 31,000 households, and 21,359 families. The population density was 18 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 93.9 % White, 0.27 % African American, 1.25 % Native American, 0.63 % Asian, 0.11 % Pacific Islander residents from the and 1.17 % percent from other ethnic groups; 2.68% were descended from two or more races. 4.26 % of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 31,000 households out of which 26.9 % have children under the age of 18 living with them. 54.4 % were married couples living together, 10.4 % had a female householder with no husband. 31.1% were non-families. 25.4% of all households and 12.1% had someone living alone at the age of 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.85.

Based on the county the population was spread out with 23.1 % under the age of 18, 6.5 % from 18 to 24, 23.2% between 25 and 44 years, 27.2% between 45 and 64 years and 20.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 94.60 males, 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.

The median income for a household was $ 31,229, and the median income for a family was $ 36,894. Males had a median income of $ 30,798, women $ 22,734. The per capita income was $ 17,234. 15.0 % of the population and 11.3 % of families are below the poverty line. 21.1 % of those under age 18 and 6.8 % were 65 years or older.