Oregon

State

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2019 Population

4.22M

0.645% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

39.7

0.253% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

13.2%

6.72% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$67,058

5.73% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$354,600

3.74% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

1.93M

1.31% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Oregon had a population of 4.22M people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $67,058. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Oregon grew from 4.19M to 4.22M, a 0.645% increase and its median household income grew from $63,426 to $67,058, a 5.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oregon are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.9%), White (Hispanic) (8.65%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.42%). 15.5% of the households in Oregon speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

94.9% of the residents in Oregon are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oregon are Oregon State University (8,160 degrees awarded in 2020), Portland State University (7,277 degrees), and University of Oregon (6,506 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Oregon was $354,600, and the homeownership rate was 62.9%. Most people in Oregon drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Oregon was 2 cars per household.

Oregon borders California, Idaho, Nevada, and Washington.

Photo by Loren Kerns

United States

Diversity

Oregon is home to a population of 4.22M people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 9.66% of Oregon residents were born outside of the country (408k people).

In 2019, there were 8.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.16M people) in Oregon than any other race or ethnicity. There were 365k White (Hispanic) and 192k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Oregon are Spanish (366,785 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (33,598 speakers), and Vietnamese (27,598 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oregon

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.16M ± 1.77k
White (Hispanic)
365k ± 15.3k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
192k ± 4.63k

13.4%

Hispanic Population

567k people

13.4% of the people in Oregon are hispanic (567k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oregon as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
366,785 speakers (9.18%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
33,598 speakers (0.841%)
Vietnamese
27,598 speakers (0.691%)

15.5% of Oregon citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Oregon was Spanish. 9.18% of the overall population of Oregon are native Spanish speakers. 0.841% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.691% speak Vietnamese, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.66%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

408k people

9.68%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

406k people

As of 2019, 9.66% of Oregon residents (408k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oregon was 9.68%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oregon compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Oregon was 39.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Oregon are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Oregon residents was 40.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
134,188 ± 8,849 people
China
24,596 ± 3,839 people
Vietnam
23,700 ± 3,769 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 134,188 Oregon residents, followed by China with 24,596 and Vietnam with 23,700.

Citizenship

94.9%

2019 Citizenship

94.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.9% of Oregon residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Oregon was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oregon compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
96,216 ± 3,876
Gulf War (2001-)
46,341 ± 3,996
Gulf War (1990s)
34,199 ± 3,083

Oregon has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oregon, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oregon across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Oregon is $67,058. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Oregon was Washington County, OR with a value of $85,734, followed by Clackamas County, OR and Polk County, OR, with respective values of $80,294 and $72,914.

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,962. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Oregon employs 1.93M people. The largest industries in Oregon are Restaurants & Food Services (134,280 people), Elementary & secondary schools (109,087 people), and Construction (107,676 people), and the highest paying industries are Paperboard container manufacturing ($173,510), Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers ($141,172), and Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($138,291).

Wages

Median Household Income

$67,058

2019 value

± $873

5.73%

1 Year Growth

± 2%

Households in Oregon have a median annual income of $67,058, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $63,426 in 2018, which represents a 5.73% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Oregon compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$69,542

Average Male Salary in Oregon

± $1,718

$53,962

Average Female Salary in Oregon

± $1,431

In 2019, full-time male employees in Oregon made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Oregon by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Oregon

Asian
$62,122 ± $5,247
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$54,323 ± $25,546
White
$53,878 ± $1,079

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Oregon workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Oregon.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Oregon by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.457

2019 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.466

2018 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2019, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.88% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oregon was Washington County, OR with a value of $85,734, followed by Clackamas County, OR and Polk County, OR, with respective values of $80,294 and $72,914.

The following map shows all of the counties in Oregon colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oregon (534k out of 4.05M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
420,409 ± 5,006
Hispanic
105,720 ± 2,709
Two Or More
34,246 ± 1,586

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oregon is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.93M

2019 Value

1.31%

1 Year growth

± 1.31%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Oregon grew at a rate of 1.31%, from 1.9M employees to 1.93M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oregon, are Other managers (44,723 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (42,675 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (41,938 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oregon.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Oregon, by number of employees, are Other managers (44,723 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (42,675 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (41,938 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Oregon has an unusually high number of residents working as Shoe & leather workers (14 times higher than expected), Logging workers (9.24 times), and Millwrights (5.45 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Oregon, by average salary, are Surgeons ($418,200), Physicians ($235,791), and Dentists ($192,742).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.93M

2019 Value

1.31%

1 Year growth

± 1.31%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Oregon grew at a rate of 1.31%, from 1.9M employees to 1.93M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oregon, are Restaurants & Food Services (134,280 people), Elementary & secondary schools (109,087 people), and Construction (107,676 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oregon, though some of these residents may live in Oregon and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Oregon, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (134,280 people), Elementary & secondary schools (109,087 people), and Construction (107,676 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Oregon has an unusually high number of Footwear manufacturing (12.5 times higher than expected), Logging (9.1 times), and Veneer, plywood, & engineered wood products (8.74 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Oregon, by average salary, are Paperboard container manufacturing ($173,510), Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers ($141,172), and Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($138,291).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $19B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($14.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oregon.

$185B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

93.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $185B. This is expected to increase 93.6% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$36.1B
California
$24.7B
Idaho
$3.73B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $36.1B, followed by California with $24.7B and Idaho and $3.73B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%). The most partisan county was Lake County, OR with 79.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Oregon

56.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Oregon

Lake County, OR
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Multnomah County, OR
79.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Harney County, OR
77.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Oregon was Lake County, OR with 79.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Oregon colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Oregon

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Oregon awarded 55,431 degrees. The student population of Oregon is skewed towards women, with 88,438 male students and 117,773 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oregon are White (34,817 and 66.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (6,729 and 12.9%), Asian (3,142 and 6%), and Two or More Races (3,129 and 5.98%).

The largest universities in Oregon by number of degrees awarded are Oregon State University (8,160 and 14.7%), Portland State University (7,277 and 13.1%), and University of Oregon (6,506 and 11.7%).

The most popular majors in Oregon are Liberal Arts & Sciences (4,891 and 8.82%), General Studies (3,444 and 6.21%), and General Business Administration & Management (2,101 and 3.79%).

The median tuition costs in Oregon are $33,190 for private four year colleges, and $9,212 and $27,090 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
1,579 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
989 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
987 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oregon was General Psychology with 1,579 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Oregon according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oregon State University
8,160 degrees awarded
Portland State University
7,277 degrees awarded
University of Oregon
6,506 degrees awarded

$9,212

Median In-State Public

$33,190

Median Private

In 2020, the Oregon institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oregon State University with 8,160 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

22,720

Degrees Awarded to Men

32,711

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 22,720 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oregon, which is 0.695 times less than the 32,711 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Oregon by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
34,817 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6,729 degrees awarded
Asian
3,142 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Oregon was White students. These 34,817 degrees mean that there were 5.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 6,729 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oregon was $354,600 in 2019, which is 1.47 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $341,800 to $354,600, a 3.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Oregon is 62.9%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Oregon have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oregon is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$354,600

2019 Median

± $2,994

$341,800

2018 Median

± $2,876

In 2019, the median property value in Oregon grew to to $354,600 from the previous year's value of $341,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Oregon compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oregon the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,058

Median Household Income

± $873

1.65M

Number of Households

± 22,210

In 2019, the median household income of the 1.65M households in Oregon grew to $67,058 from the previous year's value of $63,426.

The following chart displays the households in Oregon distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Oregon distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oregon the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

62.9%

2019 Homeownership

62.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 62.9% of the housing units in Oregon were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Oregon compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oregon have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Oregon have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oregon compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Carpooled (9.47%)
Worked At Home (7.29%)

In 2019, 71.5% of workers in Oregon drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.47%) and those who worked at home (7.29%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oregon distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oregon have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.8% of the population of Oregon has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oregon was $8,044 in 2014. This is a 7.73% increase from the previous year ($7,467).

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0941% decrease from the previous year (1063 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1209 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 181 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.3%). Additionally, Malheur County and Union County have the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 0.0941% decrease from the previous year (1,063 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oregon in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Oregon

$4,232

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,185

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,942

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Oregon (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 7.73%, from $7,467 to $8,044.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.17%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

17.4%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.52%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oregon grew by 1.57% from 7.06% to 7.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oregon changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.