Population & Economic Statistics

Grants Pass is a city of 39,364 residents located in Southern Oregon halfway between San Francisco and Portland, off of Interstate 5, with every form of transportation to fit your business and lifestyle needs. The data listed on this page are from the United States Census.

Quick Facts - Grants Pass 

  • Median Family Household Income $49,335
  • Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing is $281,300
  • Total Housing Units 16,051
  • Incorporated 1887
  • Elevation 948 feet
  • Land Area 11.52 square miles

Quick Facts - Josephine County

  • The population as of July 1, 2021 - 88,346
  • Established: January 22, 1856
  • Land Area: 1,638.65 square miles

Population

Overall Population in Grants Pass And Josephine County
Date
 Grants Pass
Josephine County
July 1, 2021
39,364
88,346
April 1, 2020
39,205
88,090
July 1, 2019
38,170
87,487
July 1, 2017
37,135
85,650
July 1, 2016
37,088
83,720
July 1, 2015
34,855
82,755
2012 Census
34,740
82,755

Population by Gender

  • Female Population - 51.7%
  • Male Population - 48.3%
  • Median Age - 38.3 years

Employment Data Links

Contact Us

  1. Dana Pearce

    Economic Development Manager
    Ph: 541-450-6014
    Email Dana Pearce

    James Conway

    Economic Development Specialist
    Ph: 541-450-6071
    Email James Conway

    Ph: 541-450-6060
    101 NW A Street
    Grants Pass, OR 97526

    Hours

    Monday - Friday
    8 a.m. - 5 p.m.