John Day is a city located in Grant County Oregon. John Day has a 2024 population of 1,656. John Day is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,666 in 2020.
The average household income in John Day is $79,322 with a poverty rate of 14.98%. The median age in John Day is 42.9 years: 43.6 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of John Day was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,350 | 87.49% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 9.14% |
| Asian | 46 | 2.98% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 677 | 2.2 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.35 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Married | 273 | 3.1 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 67 | 2.61 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Male | 50 | 1.56 | 64 | 36 |
2.61
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
59.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 7.86% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 10.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 149 | 13.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 9.2% |
| High School Graduate | 352 | 31.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 2.23% |
| Some College | 285 | 25.45% |
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 | 966 | 874 | 174 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 88 | 46 |
| Asian | 38 | 35 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 84.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,667 | $84,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,769 | $62,917 | $34,306 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,347 | $0 | $35,972 |
| Overall | $43,875 | $56,615 | $36,750 |
| Some College | $40,709 | $42,813 | $40,642 |
$43,875
Average Earnings
$56,615
Average Male
$36,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.91% of John Day residents speak only English, while 2.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,284 | 177 | 13.79% |
| Asian | 46 | 24 | 52.17% |
| Multiple | 141 | 20 | 14.18% |
14.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.74%
Male Poverty Rate
19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in John Day is Asian, with 52.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in John Day is White, with 13.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.31% |
| High School | 12.43% |
| Some College | 11.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.09% |
| Male Employed | 2.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,944 | $102,830 |
| Households | $75,917 | $79,322 |
| Married Families | $89,077 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,977 | $37,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
76
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 6.61% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
64.23%
Born in John Day
97.08%
Native Born
2.92%
Foreign Born
2.27%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
97.08% of John Day residents were born in the United States, with 64.23% having been born in Oregon. 2.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,645 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 1,647 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 1,649 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 1,652 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 1,654 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 1,656 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 1,659 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 1,663 | -13 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 1,676 | 10 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,666 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 1,664 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,664 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 1,671 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 1,668 | -9 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 1,677 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 1,683 | -23 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 1,706 | -15 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 1,721 | -19 | -1.09% |
| 2011 | 1,740 | -16 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 1,756 | 0 | 0% |