Joseph

City in Wallowa County, Oregon

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Joseph is a city in Wallowa County, Oregon, with 1,154 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,190 ft (1,277 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wallowa Lake, 3.7 miles S.

About Joseph

Joseph is a city in Wallowa County, Oregon, United States. Originally named Silver Lake and Lake City, the city formally named itself in 1880 for Chief Joseph (1840–1904) of the Nez Perce people. As of the 2020 census, Joseph had a population of 1,154.

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Living in Joseph

Median household income
$54,444
Median home value
$334,900
Median rent
$1,151/mo
Median age
58
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Joseph, OR population

Joseph had 1,154 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,154
Density1,273 per sq mi (491 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Joseph at a glance

StateOregon (OR)
CountyWallowa County
TypeCity
Population1,154 (2020)
Land area0.91 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Elevation4,190 ft (1,277 m)
Coordinates45.3525° N, 117.2304° W
ZIP code97846
Official websitejosephoregon.org
Census code (GEOID)4137900

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Joseph

What county is Joseph in?

Joseph is in Wallowa County, Oregon.

What is the population of Joseph, OR?

1,154 people lived in Joseph at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Joseph, OR?

The ZIP code of Joseph is 97846.

What is the elevation of Joseph?

4,190 feet (1,277 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Joseph?

Wallowa Lake (3.7 mi), Enterprise (5.6 mi), Lostine (13.4 mi), Wallowa (20.9 mi), Cove (28.4 mi).

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