Rank #27 by Population · Updated April 2026
Oregon Population 2026
The population of Oregon is 4,238,714 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $80,426, the median home value is $454,200, and the median age is 40.1.
Oregon's population has grown 535.0% since 1910 (672,765 → 4,272,371).
4,238,714
Population
44
People / sq mi
$80,426
Median Income
40.1
Median Age
Oregon covers 95,997 sq mi of land at a density of 44.2 people per square mile.
About Oregon
Remote work is unusually prominent in Oregon: 17.0% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Oregon is a US state with a population of 4,238,714. It ranks #27 among US states by population.
Median household income is $80,426, near the US median of $78,538. About 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $454,200, with typical rent around $1,450.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US states: 36.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. An unusually large 17.0% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Oregon — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Oregon, #27 by population
Oregon Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Oregon had a population of 672,765 in 1910 and 4,272,371 in 2024, a 6.4× growth over 114 years. The peak was 4,272,371 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.28%.
4,272,371
Population (2024)
672,765
Population (1910)
4,272,371
Peak (2024)
1.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 672,765 |
| 1920 | 783,389 |
| 1930 | 953,786 |
| 1940 | 1,089,684 |
| 1950 | 1,521,341 |
| 1960 | 1,768,687 |
| 1970 | 2,091,385 |
| 1980 | 2,633,105 |
| 1990 | 2,842,321 |
| 2000 | 3,421,399 |
| 2010 | 3,831,074 |
| 2020 | 4,237,256 |
| 2020 | 4,243,779 |
| 2021 | 4,254,280 |
| 2022 | 4,247,372 |
| 2023 | 4,253,653 |
| 2024 | 4,272,371 |
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
Cost of Living
Oregon's overall price level is 103.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.4% higher the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Oregon's median household income of $80,426 has the buying power of $77,811 in average-priced areas.
103.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$77,811
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$80,426
Nominal Median Income
Education
91.7%
High School Graduate+
36.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
39,493
Live Births (2022)
9.3
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
62.2%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 79.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% |
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
Languages Spoken at Home
84.9% of Oregon residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Oregon:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 132,441 | 3.29% |
| 2 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 15,292 | 0.38% |
| 3 | Vietnamese | 14,496 | 0.36% |
| 4 | Polish | 7,675 | 0.19% |
| 5 | Korean | 4,350 | 0.11% |
| 6 | Greek | 3,426 | 0.09% |
| 7 | Tagalog (incl. Filipino) | 3,069 | 0.08% |
| 8 | Arabic | 2,923 | 0.07% |
| 9 | Japanese | 2,575 | 0.06% |
| 10 | Thai, Lao, or other Tai-Kadai | 2,428 | 0.06% |
Commute
2.6%
Drive Alone
3.3%
Carpool
17.0%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Oregon
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | 642,715 |
| 2 | Eugene | 177,520 |
| 3 | Salem | 176,666 |
| 4 | Gresham | 112,818 |
| 5 | Hillsboro | 107,050 |
| 6 | Bend | 101,472 |
| 7 | Beaverton | 97,502 |
| 8 | Medford | 85,794 |
| 9 | Springfield | 61,642 |
| 10 | Corvallis | 60,424 |
| 11 | Albany | 56,773 |
| 12 | Tigard | 55,395 |
| 13 | Aloha | 53,362 |
| 14 | Lake Oswego | 40,367 |
| 15 | Grants Pass | 39,183 |
| 16 | Keizer | 39,013 |
| 17 | Oregon City | 37,482 |
| 18 | Redmond | 35,161 |
| 19 | McMinnville | 34,493 |
| 20 | Bethany | 31,700 |
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 |
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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, making it the 27th-most populous state in the United States.
Oregon is gaining population, with a +535.0% change over the available historical Census record. Oregon's population has grown 535.0% since 1910 (672,765 → 4,272,371).
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 federal poverty level.
76.6% of Oregon's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 1.9% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 3.6% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Oregon is 76.6% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 3.6% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Oregon is 40.1 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
Oregon's population has grown 535.0% since 1910 (672,765 → 4,272,371).
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.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.