Oregon is a state in the Pacific region of the United States, known for the Pacific Coast, Cascade Mountains, and dense forests. It has a population of 4,291,090, making it the 27th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Salem. Oregon has a diverse economy with strong tech and timber sectors.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Oregon includes 76.62% White, 4.69% other race, 4.45% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
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Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,247,655 | 76.62% |
| Two or more races | 458,680 | 10.82% |
| Other race | 198,863 | 4.69% |
| Asian | 188,624 | 4.45% |
| Black or African American | 81,642 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 46,276 | 1.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16,973 | 0.4% |
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Never Married
Oregon's average per capita income is $50,487. Household income levels show a median of $80,426. The poverty rate stands at 11.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,574 | $145,204 |
| Families | $98,832 | $127,896 |
| Households | $80,426 | $108,321 |
| Non Families | $49,779 | $70,545 |
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Oregon’s population shows stark urban-rural contrasts. Multnomah County (Portland) remains largest at 780,000 residents but has declined 4.5% since 2020, while central Oregon’s Deschutes County has grown 6.6%. The fastest growth is occurring outside major urban areas, with Crook County increasing 12.7%. Coastal counties show consistent losses, with Coos County, Curry County, and Clatsop County all declining more than 2.8%.
