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Grants Pass has been the seat of Josephine County since 1887. With more than 87,487 people, Josephine County is located in the beautiful Rogue valley surrounded by majestic mountains, mature trees and the famous wild and scenic Rogue River.
Grants Pass, with a population of 38,170, is the home of many recreational activities including fishing, rafting, camping, golfing, hiking, jetboat trips and more. Grants Pass is conveniently located off the I-5 corridor and is a short 26 miles north of Medford.
The Daily Courier reaches the communities of Grants Pass, Glendale, Azalea, Merlin, Williams, Murphy, Cave Junction, O’Brien, Selma, Kerby, Wilderville, Rogue River and Applegate.
Josephine County
| Population |
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| Total Population | 87,487 |
| Total Households | 34,373 |
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| Gender |
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| Male | 40,523 |
| Female | 42,773 |
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| Population by Race/Ethnicity |
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| White | 91% |
| Black | 0.4% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% |
| Hispanic Ethnicity | 5% |
| Other | 1.8% |
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| Population by Age |
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| 0 to 19 | 18,910 |
| 20 to 34 | 11,913 |
| 35 to 49 | 14,079 |
| 50 to 64 | 19,993 |
| 65+ | 18,411 |
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| Households by Income |
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| $0 - $15,000 | 6,672 |
| $15,001 - $24,999 | 4,771 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 5,186 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 5,002 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 5,807 |
| $75,000 - $99,000 | 3,390 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 2,269 |
| $150,000+ | 942 |
| Median Household Income | Average Household Income |
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| $36,699 | $49,061 |
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| The Daily Courier reaches more than 27,000 people with an average Sunday circulation of 13,000 households. |
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| Age |
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| 18 to 24 | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.2% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 | 24.6% |
| 55 to 64 | 30.2% |
| 65+ | 20.4% |
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| Marital Status |
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| Single never married | 7.7% |
| Domestic partner | 5.7% |
| Divorced/separated | 12.5% |
| Married | 68.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% |
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| Education |
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| Grade School (8th or less) | 0.4% |
| Some high school | 2.8% |
| High school graduate | 15.7% |
| Vocational/tech training | 5.2% |
| Some college | 41.8% |
| College graduate | 20.9% |
| Post-graduate study (no degree) | 6.4% |
| Post-graduate degree | 6.8% |
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| Household Income |
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| Under $10,000 | 4% |
| $10,000 to $19,999 | 10% |
| $20,000 to $29,999 | 21.2% |
| $30,000 to $39,999 | 14% |
| $40,000 to $49,999 | 12% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.4% |
| $100,000 to $124,999 | 5.2% |
| $125,000 to $149,999 | 0.8% |
| $150,000 + | 2.8% |
| No response to survey | 4.7% |
| Median Household Income |
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| $62,500 |
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| Type of Home |
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| Own single family house | 79.5% |
| Own condo | 0.4% |
| Rent single family house | 8.4% |
| Rent apartment/condo | 2.8% |
| Rent/own mobile home | 6.8% |
| Other | 2.0% |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey, Pulse Research |
