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Central Point, Oregon, in Jackson county, is 4 miles NW of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 218 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is considered part of the Medford - Ashland metropolitan area. Central Point has a population of 12,493.
In Central Point, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Central Point had a median family income of $44,849. Central Point finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Central Point ($10,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 71% of housing units in Central Point are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.
In Central Point, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Central Point than in most places of its size.
Comparing Central Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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