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Oregon

3,831,074 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 $49,260. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $252,600.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,831,074
+12%since 2000
from 3,421,399 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+6%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.7M3.1M3.5M4.0M4.4M1990201020202024Oregon
20244.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,260
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,916 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,171
+25%since 2000
from $20,940 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+44%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(3,005,848)
Black1.7%(64,984)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(450,062)
Asian3.6%(139,436)
Other4.3%(163,701)
Diversity Score45.6%(1,747,141)
Diversity Score
46
+55%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 3,831,074 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oregon?

The typical household in Oregon earns about $49,260 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oregon expensive?

In Oregon, the median home is worth about $252,600, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Oregon?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oregon?

About 14.0% 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 988,753 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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