John Day, OR Demographics

A map of John Day's Population by Race

John Day, Oregon has an estimated population of 1,609, a decrease from the 1,664 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 8.8% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of John Day, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

John Day has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 John Day, that probability was 24.5% in 2020 and 25.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

John Day is ranked the 186th 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). John Day was ranked the 186th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

John Day's White Population

1,380 residents of John Day, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in John Day is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. John Day ranks 113th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, John Day's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of John Day's population has decreased from 86.5% to 85.8%.

John Day is more White than neighboring Mount Vernon (84.3% White), Seneca (64.2% White), and Long Creek (74.5% White). John Day is less White than neighboring Canyon City (86.8% White), and Prairie City (92.5% White).

John Day's Black Population

6 residents of John Day, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in John Day is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. John Day ranks 180th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, John Day's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of John Day's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

John Day is more Black than neighboring Canyon City (0.3% Black), Mount Vernon (0% Black), Prairie City (0% Black), Seneca (0% Black), and Long Creek (0% Black).

John Day's Asian Population

53 residents of John Day, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in John Day is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. John Day ranks 164th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, John Day's Asian population has grown by an estimated 194.4%. Asian residents' share of John Day's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.3%.

John Day is more Asian than neighboring Canyon City (0% Asian), Mount Vernon (0% Asian), Prairie City (0.5% Asian), Seneca (0% Asian), and Long Creek (0% Asian).

John Day's Hispanic Population

24 residents of John Day, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in John Day is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. John Day ranks 378th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, John Day's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Hispanic residents' share of John Day's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.5%.

John Day is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Vernon (0% Hispanic). John Day is less Hispanic than neighboring Canyon City (2.2% Hispanic), Prairie City (2.9% Hispanic), Seneca (9.2% Hispanic), and Long Creek (5.5% Hispanic).

John Day's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of John Day, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in John Day is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. John Day ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, John Day's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of John Day's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.2%.

John Day is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prairie City (0% Native American/Other). John Day is less Native American/Other than neighboring Canyon City (2.7% Native American/Other), Mount Vernon (9.6% Native American/Other), Seneca (3.7% Native American/Other), and Long Creek (5.5% Native American/Other).

John Day's Multiracial Population

142 residents of John Day, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in John Day is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. John Day ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, John Day's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.9%. Multiracial residents' share of John Day's population has increased from 6.7% to 8.8%.

John Day is more Multiracial than neighboring Canyon City (8% Multiracial), Mount Vernon (6% Multiracial), and Prairie City (4.1% Multiracial). John Day is less Multiracial than neighboring Seneca (22.9% Multiracial), and Long Creek (14.5% 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.