Madras is a city located in Jefferson County Oregon. Madras has a 2024 population of 7,828. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Madras is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 4.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,492 in 2020.
The average household income in Madras is $73,417 with a poverty rate of 15.95%. The median age in Madras is 31.2 years: 34.1 years for males, and 28.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Madras was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,643 | 47.96% |
| Two or more races | 1,719 | 22.63% |
| Other race | 1,426 | 18.77% |
| Native American | 782 | 10.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,457 | 3.02 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Married | 967 | 4.31 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Non Family | 746 | 1.29 | 42 | 58 |
| Female | 380 | 3.24 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Male | 364 | 2.89 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 265 | 6.06% |
| Associates Degree | 420 | 9.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 701 | 16.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 241 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,212 | 27.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 517 | 11.83% |
| Some College | 1,016 | 23.24% |
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 | 2,344 | 2,141 | 617 |
| Hispanic | 1,255 | 693 | 140 |
| 2+ Races | 909 | 705 | 192 |
| Other Race | 527 | 267 | 73 |
| Native American | 404 | 357 | 55 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,903 | $87,204 | $42,102 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,104 | $0 | $97,551 |
| High School Graduate | $32,768 | $40,222 | $28,955 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,409 | $29,676 | $9,894 |
| Overall | $40,725 | $41,725 | $37,217 |
| Some College | $46,006 | $46,915 | $41,771 |
$40,725
Average Earnings
$41,725
Average Male
$37,217
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.73% of Madras residents speak only English, while 30.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,176 | 552 | 17.38% |
| Native | 735 | 433 | 58.91% |
| Hispanic | 2,740 | 176 | 6.42% |
| Multiple | 1,717 | 149 | 8.68% |
| Other | 1,426 | 28 | 1.96% |
15.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.73%
Male Poverty Rate
14.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Madras is Native, with 58.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Madras is Other, with 1.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.61% |
| High School | 17.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.54% |
| Some College | 15.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 64.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.98% |
| Female Employed | 8.75% |
| Male Employed | 4.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,220 | $80,778 |
| Households | $56,590 | $73,417 |
| Married Families | $79,497 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,583 | $46,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
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
298
Number of Veterans
284
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 114 |
| Vietnam | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 112 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 75+ | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 7.76% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 6.34% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 1.85% |
| Native American | 13 | 2.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
54.82%
Born in Madras
89.01%
Native Born
10.99%
Foreign Born
7.25%
Non Citizen
3.74%
Naturalized
89.01% of Madras residents were born in the United States, with 54.82% having been born in Oregon. 7.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,248 | 84 | 1.03% |
| 2028 | 8,164 | 84 | 1.04% |
| 2027 | 8,080 | 84 | 1.05% |
| 2026 | 7,996 | 84 | 1.06% |
| 2025 | 7,912 | 84 | 1.07% |
| 2024 | 7,828 | 84 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 7,744 | 34 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 7,710 | 61 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 7,649 | 157 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 7,492 | 443 | 6.28% |
| 2019 | 7,049 | 139 | 2.01% |
| 2018 | 6,910 | 114 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 6,796 | 171 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 6,625 | 125 | 1.92% |
| 2015 | 6,500 | 68 | 1.06% |
| 2014 | 6,432 | 93 | 1.47% |
| 2013 | 6,339 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 6,343 | 21 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 6,322 | 11 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 6,311 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,078 | 1,635 | 47.49% |
| 1990 | 3,443 | 1,208 | 54.05% |
| 1980 | 2,235 | 546 | 32.33% |
| 1970 | 1,689 | 174 | 11.49% |
| 1960 | 1,515 | 257 | 20.43% |
| 1950 | 1,258 | 846 | 205.34% |
| 1940 | 412 | 121 | 41.58% |
| 1930 | 291 | -46 | -13.65% |
| 1920 | 337 | -27 | -7.42% |
| 1910 | 364 | -7,884 | -95.59% |