Fort Jones is a city located in Siskiyou County California. Fort Jones has a 2024 population of 665. Fort Jones is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 697 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Jones is $49,464 with a poverty rate of 29.61%. The median age in Fort Jones is 41.1 years: 40 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Jones was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 489 | 79.13% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 13.59% |
| Native American | 40 | 6.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.81% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 273 | 2.26 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Married | 91 | 2.9 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Non Family | 88 | 1.17 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 76 | 2.26 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 18 | 4.39 | 0 | 100 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
55.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 9.88% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 7.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 8.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 3.29% |
| High School Graduate | 140 | 32.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 161 | 37.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 328 | 296 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Native American | 32 | 22 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 15.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $59,286 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,375 | $35,625 | $33,281 |
| Some College | $35,089 | $35,982 | $33,438 |
$34,375
Average Earnings
$35,625
Average Male
$33,281
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Fort Jones residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 476 | 125 | 26.26% |
| Multiple | 84 | 25 | 29.76% |
| Native | 40 | 20 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 13 | 22.03% |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 100% |
29.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.95%
Male Poverty Rate
28.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Jones is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Jones is Hispanic, with 22.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.29% |
| Some College | 23.71% |
| High School | 15.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 36% |
| Female Employed | 24.55% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,911 | $50,943 |
| Households | $44,911 | $49,464 |
| Married Families | $48,036 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,286 | $42,009 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 11.82% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 53.85% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 58.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Employment Rate
15.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.94%
Born in Fort Jones
98.54%
Native Born
1.46%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.46%
Naturalized
98.54% of Fort Jones residents were born in the United States, with 62.94% having been born in California. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 625 | -8 | -1.26% |
| 2028 | 633 | -8 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 641 | -8 | -1.23% |
| 2026 | 649 | -8 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 657 | -8 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 665 | -8 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 673 | -15 | -2.18% |
| 2022 | 688 | -10 | -1.43% |
| 2021 | 698 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 697 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 692 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 693 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 695 | 4 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 691 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 689 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 689 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 691 | -9 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 700 | -6 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 706 | -8 | -1.12% |
| 2010 | 714 | 0 | 0% |