Jefferson County School District 509J, Oregon

Jefferson County School District 509J is a unified school district in Jefferson County and Wasco County, Oregon, for grades K–12. About 16,977 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,465 sq mi (3,795 km²) of land.

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Jefferson County School District 509J in Oregon
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
16,977 ± 522
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Jefferson County54% of the district’s landWasco County46% of the district’s land
Land area
1,465 sq mi (3,795 km²)
Median household income
$68,889 ± $7,451
Median home value
$328,700 ± $21,895
Water area
5.93 sq mi (15.4 km²)
State
Oregon
Census code (GEOID)
4106740
Coordinates (central point)
44.802276, -121.260646

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Jefferson County School District 509J, largest first

  1. Madras (city)7,676 people
  2. Warm Springs (CDP)2,480 people
  3. Metolius (city)1,137 people
  4. Antelope (city)68 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Culver School District 421 mi south
  2. South Wasco County School District 122 mi north
  3. Black Butte School District 4130 mi southwest
  4. Ashwood School District 833 mi east
  5. Estacada School District 10844 mi northwest
  6. Santiam Canyon School District 129J46 mi west
  7. Fossil School District 21J52 mi east
  8. Crook County School District67 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Jefferson County School District 509J. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Jefferson County School District 509J before you rely on it.

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