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Central Point, OR

Founded 1852Jackson CountyElev. 388 m
Population
19,183
Median home
$357,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Central Point

Central Point is home to roughly 19,183 residents. Central Point was founded in 1852 and sits in Jackson County. The median age is 39.3 and the median household income is $80,450. Homes carry a median value of $357,700, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (73%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
19,183
Median age
39.3
Median household income
$80,450
Per-capita income
$41,203
Poverty rate
8.6%
High-school grad or higher
89.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23%
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg. commute
16.5 min
Work from home
8.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White73%
Hispanic or Latino18.2%
Black0.5%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.3%
Sales & office23.4%
Service21.7%
Production, transportation & material moving13.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$357,700
Median gross rent
$1,268/mo
Owner-occupied
65.1%
Median year built
1996
Households
7,634
Avg. household size
2.5

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Central Point has 10 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading58%
Math41%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Crater Academy of Health and Public ServicesHighGrades 9–12
Crater Renaissance AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Crater School of Business Innovation and ScienceHighGrades 9–12
Scenic Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Central Point Elementary SchoolElementary
Jewett Elementary SchoolElementary
Madrone Trail Public Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Richardson Elementary SchoolElementary
Rogue Primary SchoolElementary
Sams Valley Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime56% below national
Central Point171
Oregon339
United States386
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime31% below national
Central Point1,342
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Central Point Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Central Point.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Jackson County
Winter weatherVery High
WildfireRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Central Point is in Jackson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Central Point was founded in 1852 and sits in Jackson County. Elevation ~388 m.

Population trend
21K019,18318902024
Map of Central Point
Central Point, OR
Where Central Point is
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beall, Robert Vinton, HouseBursell, Victor and Bertha, HouseCentral Point Public SchoolDriver, E. Raymond, HouseMcCredie, William, HouseMerritt, John W., House and StoreMadden--McCaskey HouseFaber, Edward Charles, House
Notable people from Central Point
Basil WolvertonEugene BennettAmy DensonNathan Bittle
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Nearby cities
Medford (4 mi)Ashland (17 mi)Grants Pass (22 mi)Klamath Falls (59 mi)Roseburg (63 mi)Coos Bay (96 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Central Point, OR (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Central Point, Oregon.

David Quinton Mitchell, 44
Central Point · Jackson County · 97502
AKA David Quentin Mitchell, Daniel Quinton Mitchell
David Alan Wilson, 42
Central Point
AKA Dave Wilson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Central Point — frequently asked

What is the population of Central Point, Oregon?
Central Point has a population of about 19,183, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Central Point?
The median home value in Central Point is $357,700, and the median gross rent is $1,268/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Central Point safe? What is the crime rate?
Central Point Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 171 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Central Point face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jackson County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, wildfire, earthquake.
How many schools are in Central Point?
Central Point has 10 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Central Point?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Central Point. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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