STATE · ADMITTED 1859 · 1990 CENSUS
Oregon
2,842,321 residents · 36 counties · 426 cities · 1,001 census tracts
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Oregon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 579,078 residents. Median home value is $66,800.
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20244.3M
Section 02
Income & economy
$27,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,916 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$66,800
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $145,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(2,857,616)
Black1.6%(53,325)
Hispanic / Latino8%(275,314)
Asian2.9%(100,333)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(1,008,438)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,637,730)
Black1.6%(45,423)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(110,606)
Asian2.4%(67,641)
Other3.2%(91,527)
Diversity Score24.9%(706,894)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
81.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
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Section 08
People & community
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Section 02
Largest cities
Frequently asked
How many people live in Oregon?
Oregon has about 2,842,321 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Oregon?
The typical household in Oregon earns about $27,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Oregon expensive?
In Oregon, the median home is worth about $66,800, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.
How educated are people in Oregon?
About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Oregon?
About 12.4% of people in Oregon live below the federal poverty line.
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Multnomah CountyWashington CountyClackamas CountyLane CountyMarion CountyJackson CountyDeschutes CountyLinn CountyDouglas CountyYamhill CountyBenton CountyPolk CountyJosephine CountyUmatilla CountyKlamath CountyCoos CountyColumbia CountyLincoln CountyClatsop CountyMalheur CountyCrook CountyTillamook CountyWasco CountyUnion CountyJefferson CountyHood River CountyCurry CountyBaker CountyMorrow CountyLake CountyWallowa CountyHarney CountyGrant CountySherman CountyGilliam CountyWheeler CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024