Central Point, OR Demographics

A map of Central Point's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	14,199	15,018	73.9%	79.1%
Hispanic	3,358	2,185	17.5%	11.5%
Multiracial	1,192	1,111	6.2%	5.8%
Asian	257	287	1.3%	1.5%
Black	147	104	0.8%	0.5%
Native American/Other	63	292	0.3%	1.5%

Central Point, Oregon has an estimated population of 19,216, a slight increase from the 18,997 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.9% White, 17.5% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Central Point has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Central Point, that probability was 35.8% in 2020 and 41.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central Point is ranked the 38th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Central Point was ranked the 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central Point's White Population

14,199 residents of Central Point, or 73.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central Point is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Central Point ranks 279th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Point's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Central Point's population has decreased from 79.1% to 73.9%.

Central Point is more White than neighboring Medford (72.1% White), White City (50.9% White), and Phoenix (73% White). Central Point is less White than neighboring Jacksonville (94.7% White), and Eagle Point (86.1% White).

Central Point's Black Population

147 residents of Central Point, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central Point is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Central Point ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Point's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.3%. Black residents' share of Central Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Central Point is more Black than neighboring Jacksonville (0.1% Black), White City (0% Black), Phoenix (0% Black), and Eagle Point (0.3% Black). Central Point is less Black than neighboring Medford (1% Black).

Central Point's Asian Population

257 residents of Central Point, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central Point is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Central Point ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Asian residents' share of Central Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Central Point is more Asian than neighboring Jacksonville (0% Asian), White City (0.6% Asian), Phoenix (0.4% Asian), and Eagle Point (0.4% Asian).

Central Point's Hispanic Population

3,358 residents of Central Point, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central Point is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Central Point ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 53.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Central Point's population has increased from 11.5% to 17.5%.

Central Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Jacksonville (3.5% Hispanic), Phoenix (15% Hispanic), and Eagle Point (7.7% Hispanic). Central Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Medford (18% Hispanic), and White City (43.3% Hispanic).

Central Point's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Central Point, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Central Point is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Central Point ranks 228th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central Point's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.3%.

Central Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Medford (0.9% Native American/Other), Jacksonville (0.8% Native American/Other), White City (0.5% Native American/Other), Phoenix (6.7% Native American/Other), and Eagle Point (0.4% Native American/Other).

Central Point's Multiracial Population

1,192 residents of Central Point, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central Point is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Central Point ranks 219th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Point's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Central Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

Central Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Jacksonville (0.9% Multiracial), White City (4.7% Multiracial), Phoenix (4.7% Multiracial), and Eagle Point (5.1% Multiracial). Central Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Medford (6.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.