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Oregon

3,421,399 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 $40,916. Population has grown 20% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $145,800.

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Section 01

Population & growth

3,421,399
+20%since 1990
from 2,842,321 in 1990
1990 – 2024
36 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+5%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2.7M3.1M3.5M4.0M4.4M1990201020202024Oregon
20244.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,916
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,940
+56%since 1990
from $13,418 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$145,800
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$620
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $408 in 1990
US average: $602
64.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
35.7% rent
3.6
+45%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,637,730)
Black1.6%(45,423)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(110,606)
Asian2.4%(67,641)
Diversity Score24.9%(706,894)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(2,857,616)
Black1.6%(53,325)
Hispanic / Latino8%(275,314)
Asian2.9%(100,333)
Diversity Score29.5%(1,008,438)
29
+19%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.1%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−29%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Portland635,109
2.Salem181,779
3.Eugene178,618
4.Gresham111,513
5.Hillsboro111,126
6.Bend107,342
7.Beaverton97,842
8.Medford86,494
9.Corvallis61,499
10.Springfield61,431
11.Tigard57,929
12.Albany56,894
Frequently asked

How many people live in Oregon?

Oregon has about 3,421,399 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oregon?

The typical household in Oregon earns about $40,916 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oregon expensive?

In Oregon, the median home is worth about $145,800, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Oregon?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oregon?

About 11.6% of people in Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 579,078 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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