Medford

Medford

Medford is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. As of July 1, 2011, the city had a total population of 75,180 and a metropolitan area population of 207,010, making the Medford MSA the 4th largest metro area in Oregon. The city was named in 1883 by David Loring, civil engineer and right-of-way agent for the Oregon and California Railroad for his home town of Medford, Massachusetts and in recognition of its supposed position on the middle ford of Bear Creek. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County. In 1883, a group of railroad surveyors headed by S. L. Dolson and David Loring...
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quick facts
County:Jackson County
State:Oregon
Country:United States of America
Population:73,212
Area:21.7 sq. mi.
Time zone:Pacific Time Zone
Also known as:Medford, Oregon, Jackson County / Medford city

Famous landmarks in Medford

Spiegelberg stadium
Spiegelberg stadium

Spiegelberg Stadium, sometimes called Spieg, is a multipurpose sports stadium located in Medford, Oregon, U.S. It was named Medford Stadium until...
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Medford Carnegie Library
Medford Carnegie Library

The Medford Carnegie Library is a two-story library building located in Medford, Oregon, United States. The building was erected in 1911 as a gift...
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Jackson County Courthouse
Jackson County Courthouse

Jackson County Courthouse is an Art Deco building in Medford, Oregon, United States that was built in 1932, six years after county residents voted to...
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US Cellular Community Park
US Cellular Community Park

US Cellular Community Park is an athletic facility based in Medford, Oregon and is located on South Pacific Highway, visible from Interstate 5. It...
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Population history for Medford

YearEstimated Population
2008 73,212
2007 72,249
2006 71,104
2005 70,214
2004 69,365
2003 68,214
2002 67,284
2001 66,437
2000 66,154
1999 59,937
1998 59,001
1997 58,279
1996 57,732
1995 56,644
1994 55,194
1993 53,587
1992 52,315
1991 50,740
1990 49,080
1980 39,603
1970 28,454
1960 24,425
1950 17,305
1940 11,281
1930 11,087
1920 5,756
1910 8,840
1900 1,791
1890 967
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Colleges and universities in Medford

Abdill Career College Inc
Abdill Career College Inc
Phagans Medford Beauty School
Phagans Medford Beauty School

Famous residents of Medford

Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers
Film Actor, Musical Artist, TV Actor

Ginger Rogers was an American actress, dancer, and singer who appeared in film, and on stage, radio, and television throughout much of the 20th...
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Page Hamilton
Page Hamilton
Musical Artist

Page Hamilton is a guitarist, singer and record producer, mostly noted for his work with alternative metal band Helmet. Most of his work has been in...
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Lisa Rinna
Lisa Rinna
Film Actor, TV Actor

Lisa Deanna Rinna is an American television host and actress. She is known for her roles as Billie Reed on Days of our Lives, Taylor McBride on...
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Jennifer Murphy
Jennifer Murphy
TV Actor

Jennifer Murphy is an actress,beauty queen, reality television contestant and business woman. Murphy grew up in Medford, southern Oregon, with her...
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Teo Olivares
Teo Olivares
TV Actor, Film Actor

Matthew "Teo" Olivares is an American actor who is known for his role as one of Billy Loomer's backups, Crony, on Ned's Declassified School Survival...
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Scott Thurston
Scott Thurston
Musical Artist

Scott Troy Thurston is an American guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter, and session musician. He is currently a member of Tom Petty and the...
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Dave Luetkenhoelter
Dave Luetkenhoelter
Musical Artist

Dave "Lucky" Luetkenhoelter is the bassist for the Christian rock band Kutless. He joined the band in 2005, shortly after the release of the band's...
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Famous people born in Medford

Lisa Rinna
Lisa Rinna
Film Actor, TV Actor

Lisa Deanna Rinna is an American television host and actress. She is known for her roles as Billie Reed on Days of our Lives, Taylor McBride on...
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Jennifer Murphy
Jennifer Murphy
TV Actor

Jennifer Murphy is an actress,beauty queen, reality television contestant and business woman. Murphy grew up in Medford, southern Oregon, with her...
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Teo Olivares
Teo Olivares
TV Actor, Film Actor

Matthew "Teo" Olivares is an American actor who is known for his role as one of Billy Loomer's backups, Crony, on Ned's Declassified School Survival...
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Dave Luetkenhoelter
Dave Luetkenhoelter
Musical Artist

Dave "Lucky" Luetkenhoelter is the bassist for the Christian rock band Kutless. He joined the band in 2005, shortly after the release of the band's...
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Jon Lindstrom
Jon Lindstrom
TV Actor, Film Actor

Jon Lindstrom is an American actor, writer, director, producer, and musician. He is well-known for his longtime role of Kevin Collins on the soap...
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Con Schell
Con Schell
Film Actor

Con Schell is a film actor.

Geno Romo
Geno Romo
Film Actor

Geno Romo is an actor.

Airports in or near Medford

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport
Airport code:MFR
Siskiyou County Airport
Siskiyou County Airport
Airport code:SIY
Roseburg Regional Airport
Roseburg Regional Airport
Airport code:RBG
Montague Airport
Montague Airport
Airport code:RKC

U.S. state

Oregon
Oregon
Population:2,633,156 (1980)

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern boundaries, respectively. The area was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before the arrival of traders, explorers, and settlers who formed an autonomous...
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