Oregon Demographics 2026: Population, Income, Race & Trends Explained, Population Review

Population & Growth

Oregon's 4,238,714 residents make it the 27th-most populous US state. Over the long term, the state has been gaining population — +535.0% from 1910 to 2024.

Population density: 44 people per square mile. By comparison, the US national average is roughly 94/sq mi, while New Jersey leads with ~1,260/sq mi and Alaska is the lowest at ~1.3/sq mi.

Race & Ethnicity

By Census ACS classification, Oregon is:

76.6% White (alone)
1.9% Black or African American
0.0% Asian
3.6% Hispanic or Latino (any race)
0.1% two or more races

Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals can exceed 100% in some breakdowns. The full racial composition (including Native Hawaiian, American Indian, etc.) is available on the Oregon state page.

Income & Economy

Median household income in Oregon is $80,426, with per-capita income at $44,063. 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Unemployment rate: 3.3%.

Income is concentrated in metro counties — see the county-level rankings on the cities ranking page and counties ranking page for sub-state variation.

Age & Households

Median age in Oregon: 40.1 years (US median ~39). The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

Largest Cities in Oregon

Portland city — population 642,715
Eugene city — population 177,520
Salem city — population 176,666
Gresham city — population 112,818
Hillsboro city — population 107,050

Largest Counties in Oregon

Multnomah County — population 803,863
Washington County — population 600,266
Clackamas County — population 422,308
Lane County — population 382,628
Marion County — population 346,532

How Oregon Compares Nationally

By population: ranked 27th of 50 states. By median household income: see the richest states ranking. By population growth: see fastest growing states. By cost of living: see cheapest states to live.

See the complete Oregon state page with full demographic breakdown, age pyramid, languages, education, housing, and commute data →

Frequently Asked Questions

Oregon has a population of 4,238,714 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, ranking 27th among the 50 states. Population density is 44 people per square mile.

Oregon is gaining population, with a +535.0% change since 1910 (672,765 → 4,238,714). This is reported via Census ACS rolling 5-year estimates; for monthly/annual estimates between Census years, see the Census Population Estimates Program.

76.6% of Oregon's population identifies as White, 1.9% as Black or African American, 0.0% as Asian, and 3.6% as Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100%.

Median household income in Oregon is $80,426 per the 2023 ACS. Per-capita income: $44,063. 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

The median age in Oregon is 40.1 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female. Age distribution and population pyramids by 5-year age bands are visible on the Oregon state page.

The largest cities in Oregon by population: Portland city (642,715), Eugene city (177,520), Salem city (176,666), Gresham city (112,818), Hillsboro city (107,050).

California is the most populous US state at roughly 39 million, followed by Texas (~30M), Florida (~22M), New York (~20M), and Pennsylvania (~13M). Oregon ranks 27th. Detailed rankings update each ACS release cycle.

Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Oregon's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.

All demographic data on this page comes from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, currently the 2023 release. Historical population figures use Census Population Estimates Program annual estimates. Data is public domain and freely available at census.gov.