John Day
City in Grant County, Oregon
John Day is a city in Grant County, Oregon, with 1,664 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,087 ft (941 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Canyon City, 1.8 miles S.
- 1,664residents (2020 Census)
- 3,087 ftelevation · 941 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 736 / sq mipopulation density
- 97845ZIP code
About John Day
John Day is a city located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Canyon City in Grant County, Oregon, United States, at the intersection of U.S. Routes 26 and 395. The city was named for the nearby John Day River, which, along with Dayville, had been named for a Virginia member of the 1811 Astor Expedition, John Day. The city was incorporated in 1901.
As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 1,664, making it the largest city in the county.
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Living in John Day
- Median household income
- $57,891
- Median home value
- $212,100
- Median rent
- $910/mo
- Median age
- 44.7
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John Day had 1,664 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,664 |
|---|---|
| Density | 736 per sq mi (284 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
John Day at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,664 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.26 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,087 ft (941 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4181° N, 118.9563° W |
| ZIP code | 97845 |
| Official website | cityofjohnday.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4137550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near John Day
- Canyon City1.8 mi S
- Mount Vernon7.7 mi W
- Prairie City12.5 mi E
- Seneca19.6 mi S
- Long Creek21.7 mi N
- Greenhorn30.2 mi NE
- Monument36.0 mi NW
- Granite37.8 mi NE
- Unity38.1 mi E
- Sumpter43.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about John Day
What county is John Day in?
John Day is in Grant County, Oregon.
What is the population of John Day, OR?
1,664 people lived in John Day at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of John Day, OR?
The ZIP code of John Day is 97845.
What is the elevation of John Day?
3,087 feet (941 m) above sea level.
What towns are near John Day?
Canyon City (1.8 mi), Mount Vernon (7.7 mi), Prairie City (12.5 mi), Seneca (19.6 mi), Long Creek (21.7 mi).
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