Demographics & People — John Day, Oregon
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,543 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
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| Median Age | 44.7 |
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| Total Households | 677 |
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| Family Households | 390 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.2 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,350 |
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| Black or African American | 6 |
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| Asian | 46 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 495 |
| American | 227 |
| Other groups | 226 |
| English | 198 |
| German | 198 |
| Scottish | 106 |
| French Canadian | 102 |
| Irish | 86 |
| European | 48 |
| Italian | 42 |
Language
| English Only | 1,500 |
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| Spanish | 4 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,532 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 86 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,271 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for John Day, Oregon.
