Medford, NY

Medford Map

Medford Map

Medford Overview

24,738
TOTAL POPULATION
12,455
MALE POPULATION
12,283
FEMALE POPULATION
101.40
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.62
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,764
PER CAPITA INCOME
$125,236
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$115,063
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
12,274
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Medford Zip Codes

Medford Area Codes

Race in Medford

The most populous races in Medford are White / Caucasian (17,620 | 71.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6,759 | 27.3%), and Two or more Races (3,190 | 12.9%).
Race in Medford
Race# Population% Population
Asian8603.5%
Black / African American1,4145.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino6,75927.3%
Native / Alaskan2030.8%
White / Caucasian17,62071.2%
Two or more Races3,19012.9%
Some other Race1,4515.9%
Total24,738100.0%

Ancestry in Medford

The most populous ancestries reported in Medford are Italian (5,735 | 23.2%), South American (3,388 | 13.7%), Irish (3,368 | 13.6%), Ecuadorian (2,919 | 11.8%), and German (2,717 | 11.0%), together accounting for 73.3% of all Medford residents.
Ancestry in Medford
Ancestry# Population% Population
African950.4%
American1,2124.9%
Armenian530.2%
Austrian330.1%
Bhutanese70.0%
British960.4%
Burmese100.0%
Central American5892.4%
Central American Indian660.3%
Colombian3181.3%
Costa Rican140.1%
Cuban1440.6%
Czech530.2%
Danish240.1%
Dominican4071.7%
Dutch820.3%
Eastern European90.0%
Ecuadorian2,91911.8%
English7343.0%
European1440.6%
Filipino110.0%
French1440.6%
French Canadian1290.5%
German2,71711.0%
Greek650.3%
Guatemalan590.2%
Haitian380.2%
Honduran2210.9%
Hungarian1220.5%
Indian (Asian)2260.9%
Irish3,36813.6%
Italian5,73523.2%
Jamaican1760.7%
Korean2651.1%
Mexican5872.4%
Navajo2030.8%
Norwegian140.1%
Panamanian170.1%
Peruvian1400.6%
Polish5972.4%
Portuguese2220.9%
Puerto Rican1,4255.8%
Romanian480.2%
Russian5932.4%
Salvadoran2781.1%
Scotch-Irish820.3%
Scottish330.1%
Serbian430.2%
Slovak890.4%
South American3,38813.7%
Spaniard1340.5%
Spanish130.1%
Subsaharan African950.4%
Swedish1040.4%
Swiss250.1%
Thai2551.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1660.7%
Turkish1500.6%
Ukrainian1080.4%
Venezuelan110.0%
Vietnamese1320.5%
Welsh2611.1%
Yugoslavian220.1%
View All 63 Rows

Immigrants in Medford

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Medford came from Latin America (3,045 | 12.3%), South America (2,012 | 8.1%), Ecuador (1,556 | 6.3%), Asia (684 | 2.8%), and Europe (578 | 2.3%), together accounting for 31.8% of all Medford residents.
Immigrants in Medford
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Armenia280.1%
Asia6842.8%
Bangladesh560.2%
Canada170.1%
Caribbean5232.1%
Central America5102.1%
China1140.5%
Colombia4381.8%
Costa Rica140.1%
Czechoslovakia190.1%
Dominican Republic2130.9%
Eastern Asia1210.5%
Eastern Europe3071.2%
Ecuador1,5566.3%
El Salvador2120.9%
Europe5782.3%
Greece220.1%
Guatemala460.2%
Guyana70.0%
Haiti1200.5%
Honduras2210.9%
Hong Kong600.2%
Hungary70.0%
India1410.6%
Ireland650.3%
Italy270.1%
Jamaica1040.4%
Japan70.0%
Latin America3,04512.3%
Northern Europe730.3%
Pakistan530.2%
Panama170.1%
Philippines1760.7%
Poland1150.5%
Portugal1230.5%
Romania480.2%
Russia90.0%
Scotland80.0%
Serbia430.2%
South America2,0128.1%
South Central Asia2811.1%
South Eastern Asia1920.8%
Southern Europe1980.8%
Spain260.1%
Taiwan110.0%
Trinidad and Tobago860.4%
Turkey620.3%
Ukraine210.1%
Uzbekistan310.1%
Venezuela110.0%
Vietnam160.1%
Western Asia900.4%
View All 52 Rows

Sex and Age in Medford

Sex and Age in Medford

The most populous age groups in Medford are 40 to 44 Years (995 | 8.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (872 | 7.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Medford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years543 (4.4%)436 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Years857 (6.9%)860 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years781 (6.3%)746 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years812 (6.5%)826 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years528 (4.2%)655 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years850 (6.8%)701 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years681 (5.5%)872 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years831 (6.7%)662 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years995 (8.0%)652 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years977 (7.8%)586 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years674 (5.4%)863 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years931 (7.5%)799 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years667 (5.4%)862 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years698 (5.6%)676 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years636 (5.1%)851 (6.9%)
75 to 79 Years482 (3.9%)541 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years257 (2.1%)300 (2.4%)
85 Years and over255 (2.1%)395 (3.2%)
Total12,455 (100.0%)12,283 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Medford

Median Family Size in Medford

The median family size in Medford is 3.43 persons per family, with single female/mother families (707 | 11.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.89 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (254 | 4.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.48 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Medford
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,001 (83.9%)3.41
Single Male/Father254 (4.3%)2.48
Single Female/Mother707 (11.9%)3.89
Total Families5,962 (100.0%)3.43

Median Household Size in Medford

The median household size in Medford is 3.02 persons per household, with single female/mother households (707 | 8.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.18 persons per household. non-family households (2,107 | 26.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Medford
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,001 (62.0%)3.60
Single Male/Father254 (3.2%)3.00
Single Female/Mother707 (8.8%)4.18
Non-family2,107 (26.1%)1.26
Total Households8,069 (100.0%)3.02

Household Size by Marriage Status in Medford

Out of a total of 8,069 households in Medford, 5,962 (73.9%) are family households, while 2,107 (26.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,074, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,651.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Medford
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,651 (20.5%)
2-Person Households2,074 (25.7%)399 (4.9%)
3-Person Households1,218 (15.1%)57 (0.7%)
4-Person Households1,526 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households587 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households182 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households375 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,962 (73.9%)2,107 (26.1%)

Female Fertility in Medford

Fertility by Age in Medford

Average fertility rate in Medford is 12.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Medford
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years51 (83.6%)23.0
35 to 50 years10 (16.4%)5.0
Total61 (100.0%)12.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Medford

68.9% of women with births (61) in Medford are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 37.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Medford
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years32 (62.7%)19 (37.2%)
35 to 50 years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (68.9%)19 (31.1%)

Fertility by Education in Medford

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Medford
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma19 (31.1%)18.0
College or Associate's Degree10 (16.4%)8.0
Bachelor's Degree11 (18.0%)9.0
Graduate Degree21 (34.4%)32.0
Total61 (100.0%)12.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Medford

31.1% of women with births in Medford are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Medford
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (68.9%)19 (31.1%)

Income in Medford

Income Overview in Medford

Per Capita Income in Medford is $43,764, while median incomes of families and households are $125,236 and $115,063 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income24,738$43,764
Median Family Income5,962$125,236
Mean Family Income5,962$140,627
Median Household Income8,069$115,063
Mean Household Income8,069$128,798
Income Deficit5,962$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)24,73838.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)24,73861.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index24,7380.38

Earnings by Sex in Medford

Average Earnings in Medford are $55,023, $68,067 for men and $41,637 for women, a difference of 38.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Medford
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male7,058 (56.0%)$68,067
Female5,537 (44.0%)$41,637
Total12,595 (100.0%)$55,023

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Medford

The most common earnings brackets in Medford are $100,000+ for men (1,728 | 24.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (639 | 11.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Medford
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less294 (4.2%)289 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999295 (4.2%)163 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499144 (2.0%)118 (2.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999118 (1.7%)213 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49937 (0.5%)103 (1.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999126 (1.8%)325 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49992 (1.3%)131 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99951 (0.7%)108 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499212 (3.0%)159 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999136 (1.9%)120 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999129 (1.8%)406 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999156 (2.2%)288 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99974 (1.1%)225 (4.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999352 (5.0%)312 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999198 (2.8%)201 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999420 (5.9%)301 (5.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999489 (6.9%)571 (10.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999451 (6.4%)383 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,556 (22.1%)639 (11.5%)
$100,000+1,728 (24.5%)482 (8.7%)
Total7,058 (100.0%)5,537 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Medford

Average earnings in Medford are $77,759 for men and $49,742 for women, a difference of 36.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $97,115, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $65,438. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,564, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,319.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Medford
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$77,759$21,319
High School Diploma$65,438$35,951
College or Associate's Degree$83,269$52,256
Bachelor's Degree$97,115$57,571
Graduate Degree$76,125$80,564
Total$77,759$49,742

Family Income in Medford

Family Income Brackets in Medford

According to the Medford family income data, there are 1,508 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 12 families (0.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Medford
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000120.2%
$10,000 to $14,999300.5%
$15,000 to $24,999781.3%
$25,000 to $34,9993826.4%
$35,000 to $49,9994056.8%
$50,000 to $74,99965010.9%
$75,000 to $99,99972112.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,50825.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991,12718.9%
$200,000+1,04317.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Medford

5-person families (560 | 9.4%) account for the highest median family income in Medford with $183,092 per family, while 2-person families (2,266 | 38.0%) have the highest median income of $58,834 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Medford
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,266 (38.0%)$117,669
3-Person Families1,259 (21.1%)$122,188
4-Person Families1,580 (26.5%)$126,463
5-Person Families560 (9.4%)$183,092
6-Person Families143 (2.4%)$176,172
7+ Person Families154 (2.6%)$107,639
Total5,962 (100.0%)$125,236

Family Income by Number of Earners in Medford

The median family income in Medford is $125,236, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,114) having the highest median family income of $195,183, while families with no earners (1,084) have the lowest median family income of $61,190, accounting for 18.7% and 18.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Medford
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,084 (18.2%)$61,190
1 Earner1,294 (21.7%)$87,064
2 Earners2,470 (41.4%)$134,882
3+ Earners1,114 (18.7%)$195,183
Total5,962 (100.0%)$125,236

Household Income in Medford

Household Income Brackets in Medford

With 1,904 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Medford, accounting for 23.6% of all households. In contrast, only 65 households (0.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Medford
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002022.5%
$10,000 to $14,999650.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992993.7%
$25,000 to $34,9994846.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996468.0%
$50,000 to $74,99998412.2%
$75,000 to $99,9997919.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,90423.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991,49318.5%
$200,000+1,19414.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Medford

The median household income in Medford is $115,063, with the highest median household income of $147,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,857 households (35.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 87 households (1.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Medford
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years87 (1.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years2,199 (27.3%)$119,650
45 to 64 Years2,857 (35.4%)$147,750
65+ Years2,926 (36.3%)$61,720
Total8,069 (100.0%)$115,063

Poverty in Medford

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Medford

With 2.9% poverty level for males and 7.7% for females among the residents of Medford, 25 to 34 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 117 males (7.7%) and 129 females (26.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Medford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years14 (1.4%)81 (8.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)58 (20.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years14 (6.4%)129 (26.4%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)64 (7.1%)
25 to 34 Years117 (7.7%)36 (2.3%)
35 to 44 Years34 (1.9%)140 (10.8%)
45 to 54 Years75 (4.6%)29 (2.0%)
55 to 64 Years38 (2.4%)230 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years30 (2.3%)106 (7.0%)
75 Years and over36 (3.7%)43 (3.7%)
Total358 (2.9%)924 (7.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Medford

According to the poverty statistics in Medford, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Medford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years543 (100.0%)428 (98.2%)
5 Years119 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years996 (98.6%)919 (91.9%)
12 to 14 Years495 (100.0%)230 (79.9%)
15 Years140 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years206 (93.6%)359 (73.6%)
18 to 24 Years980 (100.0%)841 (92.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,410 (92.3%)1,537 (97.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,792 (98.1%)1,159 (89.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,563 (95.4%)1,411 (98.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,542 (97.6%)1,403 (85.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,282 (97.7%)1,403 (93.0%)
75 Years and over937 (96.3%)1,119 (96.3%)
Total12,005 (97.1%)11,119 (92.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Medford

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Medford show that 1.1% or 57 of the total 5,001 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.0%, comprising of 57 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Medford
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,919 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,825 (97.0%)57 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,944 (98.9%)57 (1.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Medford

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Medford
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)20 (6.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)13 (4.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)33 (4.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Medford

The poverty data for Medford shows that 57 of the married-couple family households (1.1%) and 33 of the single-parent households (3.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 households (3.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (4.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Medford
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)20 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children57 (3.0%)13 (3.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (1.1%)33 (3.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Medford

Employment by Class of Employer in Medford

Among the 11,318 employed individuals in Medford, private company employees (6,920 | 61.1%), local government employees (1,377 | 12.2%), and state government employees (843 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Medford
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,92061.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4934.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3463.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations7626.7%
Local Government Employees1,37712.2%
State Government Employees8437.4%
Federal Government Employees5775.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total11,318100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Medford

According to the labor force statistics for Medford, out of the total population over 16 years of age (20,287), 60.5% or 12,274 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 736 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.3% or 2,773 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.5% or 209 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Medford
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years479 (34.0%)59 (12.3%)
20 to 24 Years867 (73.3%)40 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,359 (87.6%)69 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,317 (84.8%)94 (7.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,773 (88.3%)28 (1.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,344 (75.6%)122 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years1,348 (77.9%)209 (15.5%)
60 to 64 Years962 (62.9%)116 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years792 (27.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,274 (60.5%)736 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Medford

According to labor force statistics for Medford, 80.2% of individuals (10,108) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (12,603) are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 637 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 85.9% or 3,384 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.4% or 248 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Medford
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,032 (70.9%)89 (6.1%)
High School Diploma2,380 (72.1%)343 (10.4%)
College / Associate Degree3,384 (85.9%)307 (7.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,306 (84.6%)74 (1.9%)
Total10,108 (80.2%)794 (6.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Medford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Medford are Community & Social Service (1,426 | 12.4%), Management (1,229 | 10.7%), Education Instruction & Library (940 | 8.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (910 | 7.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (685 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Medford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Medford, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (93.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (87.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.4%), and Legal Services & Support (71.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Medford
OccupationMaleFemale
Management777 (63.2%)452 (36.8%)
Business & Financial226 (50.2%)224 (49.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science524 (76.5%)161 (23.5%)
Computers & Mathematics238 (73.2%)87 (26.8%)
Architecture & Engineering251 (93.0%)19 (7.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science35 (38.9%)55 (61.1%)
Community & Social Service 607 (42.6%)819 (57.4%)
Education, Arts & Media23 (12.9%)155 (87.1%)
Legal Services & Support38 (29.0%)93 (71.0%)
Education Instruction & Library437 (46.5%)503 (53.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment109 (61.6%)68 (38.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating233 (25.6%)677 (74.4%)
Health Technologists215 (34.0%)417 (66.0%)
Total (Category)2,367 (50.4%)2,333 (49.6%)
Total (Overall)6,395 (55.6%)5,107 (44.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Medford are Security & Protection (644 | 5.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (452 | 3.9%), Law Enforcement (421 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (378 | 3.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (361 | 3.1%).
Services Occupations in Medford

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Medford, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (87.5%), and Security & Protection (87.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.5%), Personal Care & Service (91.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Medford
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support32 (8.5%)346 (91.5%)
Security & Protection561 (87.1%)83 (12.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention183 (82.1%)40 (17.9%)
Law Enforcement378 (89.8%)43 (10.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving153 (33.9%)299 (66.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance316 (87.5%)45 (12.5%)
Personal Care & Service17 (9.0%)172 (91.0%)
Total (Category)1,079 (53.3%)945 (46.7%)
Total (Overall)6,395 (55.6%)5,107 (44.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Medford are Office & Administration (1,378 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (837 | 7.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Medford

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Medford
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related508 (60.7%)329 (39.3%)
Office & Administration161 (11.7%)1,217 (88.3%)
Total (Category)669 (30.2%)1,546 (69.8%)
Total (Overall)6,395 (55.6%)5,107 (44.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Medford are Construction & Extraction (860 | 7.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (448 | 3.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Medford

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Medford
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction860 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair448 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,308 (99.3%)9 (0.7%)
Total (Overall)6,395 (55.6%)5,107 (44.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Medford are Production (554 | 4.8%), Transportation (488 | 4.2%), and Material Moving (204 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Medford

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Medford
OccupationMaleFemale
Production342 (61.7%)212 (38.3%)
Transportation488 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving142 (69.6%)62 (30.4%)
Total (Category)972 (78.0%)274 (22.0%)
Total (Overall)6,395 (55.6%)5,107 (44.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Medford

Employment Industries in Medford

The major employment industries in Medford include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,929 | 16.8%), Educational Services (1,430 | 12.4%), Construction (1,161 | 10.1%), Public Administration (1,084 | 9.4%), and Retail Trade (961 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Medford

Employment Industries by Sex in Medford

The Medford industries that see more men than women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Construction (92.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (90.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (83.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Medford
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,071 (92.2%)90 (7.7%)
Manufacturing514 (70.3%)217 (29.7%)
Wholesale Trade186 (65.7%)97 (34.3%)
Retail Trade499 (51.9%)462 (48.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing601 (90.5%)63 (9.5%)
Utilities120 (76.9%)36 (23.1%)
Information193 (68.2%)90 (31.8%)
Finance & Insurance158 (34.8%)296 (65.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific435 (63.9%)246 (36.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support313 (68.6%)143 (31.4%)
Educational Services643 (45.0%)787 (55.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance314 (16.3%)1,615 (83.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation33 (76.7%)10 (23.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services416 (57.2%)311 (42.8%)
Public Administration623 (57.5%)461 (42.5%)
Total6,395 (55.6%)5,107 (44.4%)

Education in Medford

School Enrollment in Medford

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,426 students in Medford are high school (1,676 | 26.1%), elementary school (1,325 | 20.6%), and middle school (1,295 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in Medford
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1983.1%
Kindergarten3585.6%
Elementary School1,32520.6%
Middle School1,29520.2%
High School1,67626.1%
College / Undergraduate1,17718.3%
Graduate / Professional3976.2%
Total6,426100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Medford

Out of a total of 6,426 students who are enrolled in schools in Medford, 758 (11.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,668 (88.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 181 (36.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 917 (99.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Medford
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds156 (65.0%)84 (35.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,541 (97.2%)44 (2.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,447 (96.0%)60 (4.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds917 (99.1%)8 (0.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds445 (81.8%)99 (18.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds385 (70.1%)164 (29.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds316 (63.6%)181 (36.4%)
35 Years and over461 (79.6%)118 (20.4%)
Total5,668 (88.2%)758 (11.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Medford

Education (990 | 19.4%), business (959 | 18.8%), science & technology (655 | 12.9%), liberal arts & history (413 | 8.1%), and psychology (328 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 5,099 individuals in Medford who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Medford
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2514.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2384.7%
Physical & Health Sciences2324.5%
Psychology3286.4%
Social Sciences2955.8%
Engineering1192.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies511.0%
Science & Technology65512.9%
Business95918.8%
Education99019.4%
Literature & Languages871.7%
Liberal Arts & History4138.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1332.6%
Communications571.1%
Arts & Humanities2915.7%
Total5,099100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Medford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Medford

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Medford are males with 2 vehicles (2,726, accounting for 42.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,137, making up 55.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Medford
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle65 (1.0%)79 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle482 (7.5%)382 (7.8%)
2 Vehicles2,726 (42.7%)2,137 (43.5%)
3 Vehicles1,955 (30.6%)1,001 (20.4%)
4 Vehicles779 (12.2%)987 (20.1%)
5 or more Vehicles382 (6.0%)325 (6.6%)
Total6,389 (100.0%)4,911 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Medford

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Medford are 30 to 34 minutes (2,327 commuters, 21.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (1,390 commuters, 13.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (1,228 commuters, 11.5%).
Commute Time in Medford
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1771.7%
5 to 9 Minutes6205.8%
10 to 14 Minutes1,22811.5%
15 to 19 Minutes1,14710.8%
20 to 24 Minutes1,39013.0%
25 to 29 Minutes6586.2%
30 to 34 Minutes2,32721.8%
35 to 39 Minutes2081.9%
40 to 44 Minutes4794.5%
45 to 59 Minutes6145.8%
60 to 89 Minutes9318.7%
90 or more Minutes8838.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Medford

The most common commute times in Medford are 30 to 34 minutes (1,061 commuters, 17.1%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (1,266 commuters, 28.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Medford
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes158 (2.5%)19 (0.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes352 (5.7%)268 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes760 (12.3%)468 (10.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes563 (9.1%)584 (13.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes755 (12.2%)635 (14.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes246 (4.0%)412 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,061 (17.1%)1,266 (28.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes110 (1.8%)98 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes304 (4.9%)175 (3.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes462 (7.4%)152 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes650 (10.5%)281 (6.3%)
90 or more Minutes780 (12.6%)103 (2.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Medford

The most frequent times of departure to work in Medford are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (956, 15.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (711, 15.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Medford
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM642 (10.3%)133 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM212 (3.4%)118 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM510 (8.2%)35 (0.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM703 (11.3%)406 (9.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM956 (15.4%)409 (9.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM816 (13.2%)706 (15.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM452 (7.3%)572 (12.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM503 (8.1%)711 (15.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM208 (3.4%)453 (10.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM298 (4.8%)281 (6.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM97 (1.6%)148 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)100 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM401 (6.5%)340 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM403 (6.5%)49 (1.1%)
Total6,201 (100.0%)4,461 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Medford

Occupancy by Ownership in Medford

Of the total 8,069 dwellings in Medford, owner-occupied units account for 7,368 (91.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 701 (8.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Medford
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,36891.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7018.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,069100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Medford

Occupancy by Household Size in Medford
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,65120.5%
2-Person Household2,47330.6%
3-Person Household1,27515.8%
4+ Person Household2,67033.1%
Total Housing Units8,069100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Medford

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Medford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,392 (84.3%)259 (15.7%)
2-Person Household2,236 (90.4%)237 (9.6%)
3-Person Household1,266 (99.3%)9 (0.7%)
4+ Person Household2,474 (92.7%)196 (7.3%)
Total Housing Units7,368 (91.3%)701 (8.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Medford

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Medford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School548 (89.7%)63 (10.3%)
High School Diploma2,136 (87.2%)314 (12.8%)
College/Associate Degree2,486 (94.0%)159 (6.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,198 (93.0%)165 (7.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Medford

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Medford
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years88210.9%
35 to 44 Years1,40417.4%
45 to 54 Years1,32216.4%
55 to 64 Years1,53519.0%
65 to 74 Years1,57919.6%
75 to 84 Years1,04713.0%
85 Years and Over3003.7%
Total8,069100.0%

Housing Finances in Medford

Median Income by Occupancy in Medford

Median Income by Occupancy in Medford
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,368 (91.3%)$119,475
Renter-Occupied701 (8.7%)$62,361
Average8,069 (100.0%)$115,063

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Medford

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Medford
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00074 (1.0%)58 (8.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99968 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99947 (0.6%)20 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99988 (1.2%)61 (8.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999145 (2.0%)7 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999432 (5.9%)51 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999601 (8.2%)44 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999780 (10.6%)206 (29.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999764 (10.4%)28 (4.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,687 (22.9%)216 (30.8%)
$150,000 or more2,682 (36.4%)10 (1.4%)
Total7,368 (100.0%)701 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Medford

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Medford
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30040 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499162 (2.2%)52 (7.4%)
$500 to $799441 (6.0%)64 (9.1%)
$800 to $999424 (5.8%)23 (3.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,191 (16.2%)29 (4.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999926 (12.6%)55 (7.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499731 (9.9%)296 (42.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,354 (18.4%)76 (10.8%)
$3,000 or more2,099 (28.5%)106 (15.1%)
Total7,368 (100.0%)701 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Medford

Housing Structures in Medford

Housing Structures in Medford
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,47280.2%
Single Unit, Attached7559.4%
2 Unit Apartments2453.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments971.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1091.3%
10 or more Apartments2773.4%
Mobile Home / Other1141.4%
Total8,069100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Medford

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Medford
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,235 (96.3%)237 (3.7%)
Single Unit, Attached705 (93.4%)50 (6.6%)
2 Unit Apartments146 (59.6%)99 (40.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments76 (78.3%)21 (21.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments26 (23.8%)83 (76.1%)
10 or more Apartments66 (23.8%)211 (76.2%)
Mobile Home / Other114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,368 (91.3%)701 (8.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Medford

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Medford
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)7 (1.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms75 (1.0%)199 (28.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,228 (16.7%)361 (51.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,355 (45.5%)94 (13.4%)
8 or more Rooms2,710 (36.8%)40 (5.7%)
Total7,368 (100.0%)701 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Medford

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Medford
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,814 (24.6%)280 (39.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas237 (3.2%)59 (8.4%)
Electricity118 (1.6%)168 (24.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5,024 (68.2%)171 (24.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels175 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)23 (3.3%)
Total7,368 (100.0%)701 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Medford

Household Vehicle Usage in Medford
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle104 (1.4%)76 (10.8%)
1 Vehicle1,766 (24.0%)281 (40.1%)
2 Vehicles3,360 (45.6%)261 (37.2%)
3 or more Vehicles2,138 (29.0%)83 (11.8%)
Total7,368 (100.0%)701 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Medford

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Medford

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,7414,627
Median Property Value$405,800$410,400
Median Household Income$67,705$2,127
Monthly Housing Costs$1,099$2,057
Real Estate Taxes$7,061$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Medford

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Medford
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00071 (2.6%)60 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99927 (1.0%)61 (1.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999537 (19.6%)556 (12.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,406 (51.3%)2,927 (63.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999621 (22.7%)863 (18.6%)
$750,000 to $999,99959 (2.1%)105 (2.3%)
$1,000,000 or more20 (0.7%)55 (1.2%)
Total2,741 (100.0%)4,627 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Medford

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Medford
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00033 (1.2%)97 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999201 (7.3%)109 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999336 (12.3%)79 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999408 (14.9%)96 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999490 (17.9%)193 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999197 (7.2%)290 (6.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999521 (19.0%)567 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more555 (20.3%)1,166 (25.2%)
Total2,741 (100.0%)4,627 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Medford

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Medford
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x359 (13.1%)143,455 (3,100.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x318 (11.6%)1,152 (24.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x220 (8.0%)1,291 (27.9%)
4.0x or more1,829 (66.7%)652 (14.1%)
Total2,741 (100.0%)4,627 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Medford

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Medford
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80053 (1.9%)13 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49923 (0.8%)16 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,621 (95.6%)114 (2.5%)
Total2,741 (100.0%)4,627 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Medford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Medford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Medford
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,333 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,893 (94.0%)250 (6.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,664 (98.2%)30 (1.8%)
26 to 34 Years2,783 (93.6%)191 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years3,055 (97.8%)70 (2.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,892 (95.4%)141 (4.6%)
55 to 64 Years3,131 (97.5%)82 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,821 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2,135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23,707 (96.9%)764 (3.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Medford

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Medford
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,333 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,893 (94.0%)250 (6.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,664 (98.2%)30 (1.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Medford

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Medford
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000820 (91.5%)76 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,128 (97.8%)47 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,831 (95.2%)142 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,109 (99.3%)14 (0.7%)
$100,000 and over15,735 (97.3%)441 (2.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Medford

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Medford
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6237 (17.8%)1,120 (84.0%)
6 to 18 Years944 (22.8%)3,349 (80.8%)
19 to 25 Years271 (16.0%)1,427 (84.2%)
25 to 34 Years369 (12.4%)2,489 (83.7%)
35 to 44 Years402 (12.9%)2,720 (87.0%)
45 to 54 Years531 (17.5%)2,529 (83.4%)
55 to 64 Years374 (11.6%)2,864 (89.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,691 (95.4%)1,936 (68.6%)
75 Years and over2,134 (100.0%)1,631 (76.4%)
Total7,953 (32.5%)20,065 (82.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Medford

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Medford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years265 (13.3%)2 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years206 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years515 (10.3%)401 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years225 (17.2%)177 (11.7%)
75 Years and over429 (44.1%)379 (32.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Medford

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Medford: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years61 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years80 (1.6%)72 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years87 (6.6%)51 (3.4%)
75 Years and over250 (25.7%)198 (17.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Medford: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years58 (1.2%)48 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years63 (4.8%)63 (4.2%)
75 Years and over92 (9.5%)9 (0.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Medford: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years204 (10.2%)2 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years201 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years271 (5.4%)172 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years35 (2.7%)36 (2.4%)
75 Years and over139 (14.3%)175 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Medford: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years19 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years183 (3.7%)231 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years105 (8.0%)136 (9.0%)
75 Years and over316 (32.5%)287 (24.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Medford: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years58 (2.9%)2 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years19 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (0.7%)37 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years60 (4.6%)3 (0.2%)
75 Years and over113 (11.6%)133 (11.5%)

Technology Access in Medford

Computing Device Access in Medford

Computing Device Access in Medford
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,92085.8%
Smartphone7,11588.2%
Tablet5,33866.1%
No Computing Device4625.7%
Total8,069100.0%

Internet Access in Medford

Internet Access in Medford
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home6,77083.9%
Cellular Data Only4976.2%
Satellite Internet3153.9%
No Internet7639.5%
Total8,069100.0%

Medford Summary

Medford is a hamlet located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is situated in the Town of Brookhaven, and is part of the Long Island region. The hamlet is located on the south shore of Long Island, approximately 60 miles east of New York City. As of the 2010 census, the population of Medford was 22,866.

Geography

Medford is located at 40°48'25" North, 72°59'45" West (40.806944, -72.995833). It is situated on the south shore of Long Island, approximately 60 miles east of New York City. The hamlet is bordered by the hamlets of Patchogue to the west, East Patchogue to the northwest, and North Patchogue to the north. To the east is the hamlet of Selden, and to the south is the hamlet of Holtsville.
The terrain of Medford is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The hamlet is located in the Pine Barrens, an area of Long Island characterized by sandy soil and pine trees. The area is also home to several freshwater ponds and lakes, including Lake Ronkonkoma and Lake Panamoka.

History

The area that is now Medford was originally inhabited by the Secatogue Native American tribe. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1600s, and the hamlet was officially established in 1790. The hamlet was named after Medford, Massachusetts, the hometown of one of the first settlers.
In the 19th century, Medford was a popular destination for wealthy New Yorkers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The hamlet was home to several large estates, including the estate of William Floyd, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
In the early 20th century, Medford began to experience rapid growth as the Long Island Rail Road expanded its service to the area. The hamlet was also home to several large factories, including a paper mill and a brickyard.

Economy

Medford’s economy is largely based on retail and services. The hamlet is home to several large shopping centers, including the Medford Commons Shopping Center and the Medford Shopping Center. The hamlet is also home to several large employers, including the Medford School District, Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, and the Medford Fire Department.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Medford was 22,866. The racial makeup of the hamlet was 87.3% White, 5.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.
Medford is home to a large Italian-American population, with approximately 20% of the population identifying as Italian-American. The hamlet is also home to a large Irish-American population, with approximately 15% of the population identifying as Irish-American.
Medford is served by the Medford School District, which consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The hamlet is also home to several private schools, including St. John the Baptist Catholic School and the Medford Christian Academy.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Medford?
Total Population of Medford is 24,738.
What is the Total Male Population of Medford?
Total Male Population of Medford is 12,455.
What is the Total Female Population of Medford?
Total Female Population of Medford is 12,283.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Medford?
There are 101.40 Males per 100 Females in Medford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Medford?
There are 98.62 Females per 100 Males in Medford.
What is the Median Population Age in Medford?
Median Population Age in Medford is 42.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Medford
Average Family Size in Medford is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Medford
Average Household Size in Medford is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Medford?
Per Capita income in Medford is $43,764.
What is the Median Family Income in Medford?
Median Family Income in Medford is $125,236.
What is the Median Household income in Medford?
Median Household Income in Medford is $115,063.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Medford?
Income or Wage Gap in Medford is 38.8%.
Women in Medford earn 61.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Medford?
Inequality or Gini Index in Medford is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Medford?
There are 12,274 People in the Labor Forcein in Medford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Medford?
60.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Medford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Medford?
Unemployment Rate in Medford is 6.0%.