Oregon Population & Demographics
Oregon has a population of 4,238,714, ranking #27 among US states. The median household income is $80,426 and the median age is 40.1.
US states by population — Oregon is #27
4,238,714
Population
#27
By Population
$80,426
Median Income
40.1
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 49.9% · Female: 50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% |
Economy & Income
$80,426
Median Household Income
$44,063
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
$108,321
Mean Household Income
58.9%
Employment Rate
Education
91.7%
High School Graduate+
36.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$454,200
Median Home Value
$1,450
Median Rent
1,838,631
Total Housing Units
63.4%
Owner-Occupied
36.6%
Renter-Occupied
7.5%
Vacant
Commute
2.6%
Drive Alone
3.3%
Carpool
17.0%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Oregon
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland city | 642,715 | $88,792 | $557,600 |
| 2 | Eugene city | 177,520 | $63,836 | $435,400 |
| 3 | Salem city | 176,666 | $71,900 | $382,400 |
| 4 | Gresham city | 112,818 | $73,608 | $440,000 |
| 5 | Hillsboro city | 107,050 | $103,207 | $483,400 |
| 6 | Bend city | 101,472 | $88,792 | $646,800 |
| 7 | Beaverton city | 97,502 | $94,279 | $543,100 |
| 8 | Medford city | 85,794 | $70,497 | $387,000 |
| 9 | Springfield city | 61,642 | $67,211 | $323,800 |
| 10 | Corvallis city | 60,424 | $63,807 | $480,600 |
| 11 | Albany city | 56,773 | $73,809 | $352,900 |
| 12 | Tigard city | 55,395 | $105,008 | $585,700 |
| 13 | Aloha Cdp | 53,362 | $96,754 | $465,500 |
| 14 | Lake Oswego city | 40,367 | $140,441 | $894,000 |
| 15 | Grants Pass city | 39,183 | $56,877 | $364,200 |
| 16 | Keizer city | 39,013 | $81,217 | $396,700 |
| 17 | Oregon City city | 37,482 | $94,648 | $531,400 |
| 18 | Redmond city | 35,161 | $79,789 | $435,000 |
| 19 | McMinnville city | 34,493 | $70,060 | $391,100 |
| 20 | Bethany Cdp | 31,700 | $164,315 | $699,200 |
Counties in Oregon
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multnomah County | 803,863 | $86,247 |
| 2 | Washington County | 600,266 | $104,434 |
| 3 | Clackamas County | 422,308 | $100,360 |
| 4 | Lane County | 382,628 | $69,311 |
| 5 | Marion County | 346,532 | $74,624 |
| 6 | Jackson County | 222,563 | $71,443 |
| 7 | Deschutes County | 203,026 | $87,640 |
| 8 | Linn County | 129,794 | $73,396 |
| 9 | Douglas County | 111,807 | $58,983 |
| 10 | Yamhill County | 108,122 | $87,084 |
| 11 | Benton County | 96,359 | $76,011 |
| 12 | Polk County | 88,553 | $81,318 |
| 13 | Josephine County | 88,069 | $59,097 |
| 14 | Umatilla County | 80,087 | $68,958 |
| 15 | Klamath County | 69,812 | $59,353 |
| 16 | Coos County | 64,832 | $60,313 |
| 17 | Columbia County | 53,178 | $86,359 |
| 18 | Lincoln County | 50,632 | $61,314 |
| 19 | Clatsop County | 41,343 | $68,705 |
| 20 | Malheur County | 31,701 | $49,902 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oregon has a population of 4,238,714 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #27 most populated state.
The median household income in Oregon is $80,426, with a per capita income of $44,063. 7.3% of the population lives below the poverty level.
Oregon is 76.6% White, 1.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 3.6% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.