What's at stake for Jackson County?
The poverty rate in Jackson County is nearly 15%. More than 17,416 children in the county depend on food stamps, and more than 53% of students are eligible for free or reduced price lunch. The county has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the state.
Children and Families
| Total Population: |
203,206 |
| Child population (0-17): |
46,154 |
| Median family income: |
$55,000 |
| Average cost of child care per month: |
$588.67 |
| Percentage of population over the age of 65: |
16.7% |
Impacts of the Recession
| Poverty Rate: |
14.9% |
| Number of low-income children: |
20,096 |
| Number of children in families receiving cash assistance (TANF): |
2,482 |
| Number of children in families receiving food stamps (SNAP): |
17,416 |
| Number of children receiving Employment Related Day Care (ERDC): |
1,375 |
| Rates of bankruptcy (per 1000): |
5.93 |
| Kids in foster care: |
763 |
Education
| Number of students enrolled in K12 schools: |
28,165 |
| Number of children in Head Start/pre-K: |
851 |
| Kids eligible for free/reduced lunch: |
53.2% |
| Homeless students: |
1,709 |
| High School graduation rate: |
86.1% |
| College degree rate: |
22.3% |
Health Care
| Percentage of children who have access to certified School-Based Health Center: |
15.7% |
| Seniors and people with disabilities receiving long-term or in-home care: |
4,761 |
| Residents on the Oregon Health Plan: |
35,982 |
Jobs
| Unemployment (Dec 2010): |
11.5% |
| Total employment number: |
75,013 |
| Percentage employed in the public sector, including schools: |
13.3% |
| Number of people employed in Health Services, including long-term care for seniors: |
11,740+ |
