Madras
City in Jefferson County, Oregon
Madras is a city in Jefferson County, Oregon, with 7,456 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,241 ft (683 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Metolius, 5.3 miles S.
- 7,456residents (2020 Census)
- 2,241 ftelevation · 683 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.1 km²
- 914 / sq mipopulation density
- 97741ZIP code
About Madras
Madras ( MAD-russ) is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. Situated in Central Oregon, it is located where US Route 26 and US Route 97 intersect, with the latter serving as the main north-south road in the city with traffic split into a one-way pair. Originally called "The Basin" after the circular valley the city is in, it is unclear whether Madras was named in 1903 for the cotton fabric called "Madras" that originated in the city of Madras (now Chennai) in Tamil Nadu, India, or the city itself. The population was 7,456 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Madras
- Median household income
- $64,659
- Median home value
- $330,900
- Median rent
- $979/mo
- Median age
- 32.6
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Madras had 7,456 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,456 |
|---|---|
| Density | 914 per sq mi (353 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Madras at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,456 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.16 sq mi (21.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6639° N, 121.1604° W |
| ZIP code | 97741 |
| Official website | ci.madras.or.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4145250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Madras
- Metolius5.3 mi S
- Warm Springs9.8 mi NW
- Culver10.0 mi S
- Crooked River Ranch17.5 mi S
- Terrebonne21.5 mi S
- Ochoco West21.5 mi SE
- Antelope27.4 mi NE
- Redmond27.9 mi S
- Camp Sherman28.3 mi SW
- Eagle Crest28.6 mi S
- Prineville29.2 mi SE
- Shaniko30.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Madras
What county is Madras in?
Madras is in Jefferson County, Oregon.
What is the population of Madras, OR?
7,456 people lived in Madras at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Madras, OR?
The ZIP code of Madras is 97741.
What is the elevation of Madras?
2,241 feet (683 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Madras?
Metolius (5.3 mi), Warm Springs (9.8 mi), Culver (10.0 mi), Crooked River Ranch (17.5 mi), Terrebonne (21.5 mi).
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