Oregon Labor Market Information System
Region 8
Overview
Region 8Region 8 consists of Jackson and Josephine counties and is located on the border with California, approximately halfway between Portland and San Francisco. Major industries in the region include wood products, agriculture, and tourism. Employment in wood products has fallen in recent years, but other manufacturing industries, such as electronics, printing, and transportation products, have helped make up the loss. Growth of the retirement sector has added employment in retail trade and services, especially health care.

The Oregon Shakespearean Festival is located in Ashland, as is Southern Oregon University. Rogue Community College has its main campus in Grants Pass and its branch in Jackson County is growing.

Demographic Profiles
 FROM THE 2000 CENSUS

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What's New
 LOCAL TRENDS AND ANALYSIS
 
Census Bureau Population Characteristic Estimates 2009: Jackson and Josephine Counties

Rogue Valley: On This Harvest Moon

Region 8 2010 Oregon Wage Information Now Available

Wages and Income in the Rogue Valley

Rogue Valley: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages – 2009 Annual Average

The Echo of the Housing Bubble Popping in Jackson County

Region 8 Components of Population Change

Region 8 Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment

Rogue Valley 2008 and 2009 Employment Revised Downward

Region 8 Population Estimates for July 1, 2009 Recently Released

Occupational Employment in the Rogue Valley 2008-2018

Region 8 Employment Projections 2008-2018: It All Starts With Industry

Oregon Job Vacancies - Southwest Oregon

Region 8 Wages and Income – Recent Trends

Recession’s Impact on Rogue Valley Hiring

2007 Rogue Valley Household Income Data

The Dollar, Exports, and Jackson County Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Josephine County Manufacturing – All Eggs No Longer in Wood Products Basket


Regional Contacts
 FOR LABOR MARKET INFORMATION
 
Guy Tauer
Regional Economist
Southwestern Oregon
(541) 776-6060 x240

Ainoura Oussenbec
Workforce Analyst
Southwestern Oregon
(541) 776-6060 x233