Redwood, OR Demographics

A map of Redwood's Population by Race

Redwood, Oregon has an estimated population of 3,721, a dramatic increase from the 2,702 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 9.7% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Redwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Redwood has become slightly 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 Redwood, that probability was 27.1% in 2020 and 28.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Redwood is ranked the 118th 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). Redwood was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Redwood's White Population

3,130 residents of Redwood, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Redwood is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Redwood ranks 147th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redwood's White population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. White residents' share of Redwood's population has decreased from 84.9% to 84.1%.

Redwood is more White than neighboring Grants Pass (81.2% White). Redwood is less White than neighboring New Hope (88.3% White), Merlin (84.4% White), Rogue River (84.6% White), and Williams (87.6% White).

Redwood's Black Population

17 residents of Redwood, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Redwood is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Redwood ranks 105th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redwood's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Redwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Redwood is more Black than neighboring Grants Pass (0.4% Black), New Hope (0% Black), Merlin (0% Black), and Rogue River (0% Black). Redwood is less Black than neighboring Williams (2.9% Black).

Redwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Redwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Redwood is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Redwood ranks 217th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Redwood's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Redwood is less Asian than neighboring Grants Pass (0.8% Asian), New Hope (0.5% Asian), Merlin (1.6% Asian), and Rogue River (1.6% Asian).

Redwood's Hispanic Population

362 residents of Redwood, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Redwood is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Redwood ranks 251st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 124.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Redwood's population has increased from 6.0% to 9.7%.

Redwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Merlin (2% Hispanic), Rogue River (7.5% Hispanic), and Williams (0% Hispanic). Redwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Grants Pass (11% Hispanic), and New Hope (10% Hispanic).

Redwood's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Redwood, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Redwood is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Redwood ranks 189th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Redwood's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.0%.

Redwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grants Pass (0.9% Native American/Other), New Hope (0.8% Native American/Other), Merlin (0% Native American/Other), Rogue River (0.2% Native American/Other), and Williams (0% Native American/Other).

Redwood's Multiracial Population

176 residents of Redwood, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Redwood is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Redwood ranks 208th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Redwood's population has decreased from 5.9% to 4.7%.

Redwood is more Multiracial than neighboring New Hope (0.5% Multiracial). Redwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Grants Pass (5.6% Multiracial), Merlin (12.1% Multiracial), Rogue River (6.2% Multiracial), and Williams (9.5% 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.