Oregon
4.3 million people live in Oregon. Its population grew 0.9% since 2020, the 15th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $86,953 a year, 3% above the national median, and the median home is worth $507,900, 37% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 4.3 million
- 25th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $86,953
- 3% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $507,900
- 37% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 11.7%
- 0.1 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$86,953 per year
3% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 18th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$47,424 per year
1% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 20th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
11.7%
0.1 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 21st highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
23.6 min one way
14% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 14th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$507,900
37% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 9th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,629 per month
5% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 17th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
63.1%
2.2 points below the U.S. (65.3%). 10th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
4,273,586
1.3% of the U.S. total. 25th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+0.9%
2.2 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 15th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
19.0%
2.1 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 8th lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
21.0%
2.1 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 12th highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
10.0%
4.7 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 20th highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Oregon, at 69.8%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 69.8% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 2.1% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 5.2% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 6.8% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 16.2% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
0.8 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 24th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
6.7%
3.5 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 8th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.