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Oregon Overview

Feb 14, 1859
INCORPORATED
98,379
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
95,985
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
2,394
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
3,300
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
11,239
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
44.1
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
97229
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Portland
LARGEST CITY
Multnomah County
LARGEST COUNTY
4,229,374
TOTAL POPULATION
2,113,341
MALE POPULATION
2,116,033
FEMALE POPULATION
99.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,805
PER CAPITA INCOME
$94,277
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,632
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,520
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,170,345
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Oregon Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Oregon

The largest zip codes in Oregon by population are 97229 (74,755), 97045 (57,575), 97301 (55,386), 97124 (54,493), and 97402 (52,925).
74,755 (1.77%)
57,575 (1.36%)
55,386 (1.31%)
54,493 (1.29%)
52,925 (1.25%)
52,420 (1.24%)
51,062 (1.21%)
50,027 (1.18%)
49,426 (1.17%)
48,524 (1.15%)
48,218 (1.14%)
48,214 (1.14%)
47,168 (1.12%)
46,695 (1.10%)
45,900 (1.09%)
45,090 (1.07%)
44,994 (1.06%)
44,744 (1.06%)
44,074 (1.04%)
43,687 (1.03%)
43,545 (1.03%)
41,799 (0.99%)
41,577 (0.98%)
41,382 (0.98%)
41,143 (0.97%)
39,268 (0.93%)
39,033 (0.92%)
38,947 (0.92%)
38,272 (0.90%)
38,105 (0.90%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Oregon

The largest cities in Oregon by population are Portland (646,101), Eugene (176,755), Salem (175,754), Gresham (113,525), and Hillsboro (106,612).
646,101 (15.28%)
176,755 (4.18%)
175,754 (4.16%)
113,525 (2.68%)
106,612 (2.52%)
99,442 (2.35%)
97,554 (2.31%)
85,539 (2.02%)
61,740 (1.46%)
60,050 (1.42%)
56,348 (1.33%)
55,161 (1.30%)
53,532 (1.27%)
40,457 (0.96%)
39,131 (0.93%)
39,122 (0.93%)
37,418 (0.88%)
34,432 (0.81%)
34,191 (0.81%)
30,983 (0.73%)
27,804 (0.66%)
27,167 (0.64%)
26,222 (0.62%)
26,160 (0.62%)
25,992 (0.61%)
25,379 (0.60%)
24,381 (0.58%)
23,657 (0.56%)
21,822 (0.52%)
21,806 (0.52%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Oregon

The largest counties in Oregon by population are Multnomah County (808,098), Washington County (599,541), Clackamas County (420,925), Lane County (382,218), and Marion County (345,815).
808,098 (19.11%)
599,541 (14.18%)
420,925 (9.95%)
382,218 (9.04%)
345,815 (8.18%)
222,604 (5.26%)
199,352 (4.71%)
128,598 (3.04%)
111,322 (2.63%)
107,674 (2.55%)
95,615 (2.26%)
87,994 (2.08%)
87,600 (2.07%)
79,904 (1.89%)
69,506 (1.64%)
64,908 (1.53%)
52,865 (1.25%)
50,334 (1.19%)
41,190 (0.97%)
31,538 (0.75%)
27,345 (0.65%)
26,639 (0.63%)
26,286 (0.62%)
24,987 (0.59%)
24,659 (0.58%)
23,965 (0.57%)
23,404 (0.55%)
16,685 (0.39%)
12,140 (0.29%)
8,201 (0.19%)
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Race in Oregon

The most populous races in Oregon are White / Caucasian (3,328,095 | 78.7%), Hispanic or Latino (583,066 | 13.8%), and Two or more Races (389,281 | 9.2%).
Race in Oregon
Race# Population% Population
Asian187,8524.4%
Black / African American79,5931.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific17,1390.4%
Hispanic or Latino583,06613.8%
Native / Alaskan46,8801.1%
White / Caucasian3,328,09578.7%
Two or more Races389,2819.2%
Some other Race180,5344.3%
Total4,229,374100.0%

Ancestry in Oregon

The most populous ancestries reported in Oregon are German (707,002 | 16.7%), English (545,521 | 12.9%), Irish (464,726 | 11.0%), Mexican (463,645 | 11.0%), and American (189,768 | 4.5%), together accounting for 56.1% of all Oregon residents.
Ancestry in Oregon
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,3260.0%
African9,4380.2%
Alaska Native6810.0%
Alaskan Athabascan6490.0%
Albanian2760.0%
Aleut4630.0%
Alsatian2240.0%
American189,7684.5%
Apache3,3420.1%
Arab19,3070.5%
Arapaho930.0%
Argentinean1,6310.0%
Armenian3,3390.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac2870.0%
Australian2,3130.1%
Austrian11,3150.3%
Bahamian530.0%
Bangladeshi3,1140.1%
Barbadian570.0%
Basque2,8190.1%
Belgian5,7140.1%
Belizean3630.0%
Bermudan90.0%
Bhutanese36,1200.9%
Blackfeet6,1180.1%
Bolivian7860.0%
Brazilian2,5600.1%
British41,4011.0%
British West Indian1390.0%
Bulgarian1,3040.0%
Burmese26,0860.6%
Cajun1,0310.0%
Cambodian2810.0%
Canadian12,5200.3%
Cape Verdean580.0%
Carpatho Rusyn180.0%
Celtic1,3870.0%
Central American31,6200.7%
Central American Indian3,7260.1%
Cherokee23,2470.5%
Cheyenne3860.0%
Chickasaw1,2460.0%
Chilean1,5780.0%
Chinese6700.0%
Chippewa3,0770.1%
Choctaw5,3010.1%
Colombian4,8220.1%
Colville5070.0%
Comanche6680.0%
Costa Rican2,1050.1%
Cree4540.0%
Creek1,1890.0%
Croatian6,0980.1%
Crow1730.0%
Cuban7,8290.2%
Cypriot420.0%
Czech17,5860.4%
Czechoslovakian4,9010.1%
Danish36,7980.9%
Delaware2320.0%
Dominican1,7790.0%
Dutch68,9591.6%
Dutch West Indian1770.0%
Eastern European15,8690.4%
Ecuadorian2,4800.1%
Egyptian2,1100.1%
English545,52112.9%
Estonian1,1910.0%
Ethiopian4,6270.1%
European161,7223.8%
Fijian2,2010.1%
Filipino2,8810.1%
Finnish20,9450.5%
French110,7032.6%
French American Indian1,2780.0%
French Canadian23,8560.6%
German707,00216.7%
German Russian4140.0%
Ghanaian1,1140.0%
Greek14,6060.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro3,9590.1%
Guatemalan12,6240.3%
Guyanese3080.0%
Haitian1,1590.0%
Hmong170.0%
Honduran2,7330.1%
Hopi3200.0%
Houma220.0%
Hungarian14,3940.3%
Icelander1,8140.0%
Indian (Asian)61,5731.5%
Indonesian1,7030.0%
Inupiat1,1620.0%
Iranian6,6410.2%
Iraqi1,7320.0%
Irish464,72611.0%
Iroquois1,3490.0%
Israeli1,7870.0%
Italian151,7323.6%
Jamaican2,3390.1%
Japanese4,7180.1%
Jordanian3580.0%
Kenyan9560.0%
Kiowa1780.0%
Korean49,4021.2%
Laotian2,5400.1%
Latvian1,8410.0%
Lebanese5,0160.1%
Liberian4580.0%
Lithuanian5,6680.1%
Lumbee2100.0%
Luxembourger5930.0%
Macedonian3650.0%
Malaysian5,8720.1%
Maltese4000.0%
Marshallese5370.0%
Menominee500.0%
Mexican463,64511.0%
Mexican American Indian15,4730.4%
Mongolian3070.0%
Moroccan8650.0%
Native Hawaiian15,5970.4%
Navajo2,5200.1%
Nepalese1,0790.0%
New Zealander7660.0%
Nicaraguan2,3620.1%
Nigerian2,1100.1%
Northern European20,3210.5%
Norwegian138,6153.3%
Okinawan1470.0%
Osage4050.0%
Ottawa250.0%
Paiute1,1610.0%
Pakistani5,3420.1%
Palestinian9430.0%
Panamanian1,8990.0%
Paraguayan2130.0%
Pennsylvania German1,1600.0%
Peruvian4,6950.1%
Pima2070.0%
Polish69,5471.6%
Portuguese18,6920.4%
Potawatomi8840.0%
Pueblo4130.0%
Puerto Rican14,7400.4%
Puget Sound Salish6600.0%
Romanian10,0090.2%
Russian40,0540.9%
Salvadoran9,5610.2%
Samoan3,3760.1%
Scandinavian38,6530.9%
Scotch-Irish50,0321.2%
Scottish117,4792.8%
Seminole3910.0%
Senegalese4170.0%
Serbian1,9330.1%
Shoshone7780.0%
Sierra Leonean410.0%
Sioux4,5650.1%
Slavic2,5250.1%
Slovak3,4200.1%
Slovene1,6060.0%
Somali2,6580.1%
South African1,1500.0%
South American18,8530.4%
South American Indian5870.0%
Soviet Union1660.0%
Spaniard13,2910.3%
Spanish13,3800.3%
Spanish American3930.0%
Spanish American Indian1600.0%
Sri Lankan38,6130.9%
Subsaharan African24,9120.6%
Sudanese1260.0%
Swedish94,0572.2%
Swiss26,2050.6%
Syrian2,0480.1%
Taiwanese70.0%
Thai34,3490.8%
Tlingit-Haida1,4180.0%
Tohono O'Odham840.0%
Tongan8080.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian7190.0%
Tsimshian1540.0%
Turkish2,5730.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander270.0%
Ugandan2180.0%
Ukrainian21,3040.5%
Uruguayan6120.0%
Ute2420.0%
Venezuelan1,9610.1%
Vietnamese6810.0%
Welsh38,7530.9%
West Indian6640.0%
Yakama8450.0%
Yaqui1,0290.0%
Yugoslavian2,9330.1%
Yuman680.0%
Yup'ik5390.0%
Zimbabwean240.0%
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Immigrants in Oregon

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Oregon came from Latin America (172,277 | 4.1%), Central America (155,503 | 3.7%), Mexico (140,109 | 3.3%), Asia (137,513 | 3.3%), and Europe (62,247 | 1.5%), together accounting for 15.8% of all Oregon residents.
Immigrants in Oregon
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,2170.0%
Africa16,7280.4%
Albania280.0%
Argentina9310.0%
Armenia1970.0%
Asia137,5133.3%
Australia2,0960.1%
Austria6310.0%
Azores180.0%
Bahamas340.0%
Bangladesh5990.0%
Barbados530.0%
Belarus7470.0%
Belgium5700.0%
Belize2840.0%
Bolivia2770.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina7820.0%
Brazil2,1560.1%
Bulgaria6720.0%
Cabo Verde170.0%
Cambodia2,3300.1%
Cameroon2240.0%
Canada15,2290.4%
Caribbean5,0580.1%
Central America155,5033.7%
Chile8390.0%
China27,4150.6%
Colombia1,7650.0%
Congo2870.0%
Costa Rica9270.0%
Croatia3510.0%
Cuba2,2470.1%
Czechoslovakia1,0450.0%
Denmark5940.0%
Dominica220.0%
Dominican Republic6250.0%
Eastern Africa8,1150.2%
Eastern Asia45,1241.1%
Eastern Europe27,5660.6%
Ecuador7940.0%
Egypt1,1950.0%
El Salvador4,1750.1%
England6,3130.2%
Eritrea4630.0%
Ethiopia3,5550.1%
Europe62,2471.5%
Fiji1,7620.0%
France2,7610.1%
Germany8,0050.2%
Ghana1,2470.0%
Greece5430.0%
Grenada200.0%
Guatemala7,1030.2%
Guyana550.0%
Haiti4980.0%
Honduras1,3780.0%
Hong Kong2,6670.1%
Hungary9430.0%
India19,6040.5%
Indonesia1,0890.0%
Iran4,1220.1%
Iraq3,0940.1%
Ireland1,4800.0%
Israel1,9830.1%
Italy1,4770.0%
Jamaica8570.0%
Japan6,2590.2%
Jordan6400.0%
Kazakhstan1,1610.0%
Kenya1,6250.0%
Korea11,4500.3%
Kuwait5320.0%
Laos3,2180.1%
Latin America172,2774.1%
Latvia1500.0%
Lebanon6850.0%
Liberia4510.0%
Lithuania3680.0%
Malaysia8680.0%
Mexico140,1093.3%
Micronesia1,9210.1%
Middle Africa7790.0%
Moldova1,3790.0%
Morocco7130.0%
Nepal1,5620.0%
Netherlands2,0550.1%
Nicaragua8660.0%
Nigeria9250.0%
North Macedonia1580.0%
Northern Africa2,3040.1%
Northern Europe16,1610.4%
Norway6930.0%
Oceania8,9460.2%
Pakistan9190.0%
Panama5350.0%
Peru2,9270.1%
Philippines14,5300.3%
Poland1,6140.0%
Portugal3410.0%
Romania4,0430.1%
Russia5,2290.1%
Saudi Arabia5930.0%
Scotland8030.0%
Senegal2030.0%
Serbia3860.0%
Sierra Leone870.0%
Singapore7000.0%
Somalia1,5980.0%
South Africa1,6900.0%
South America11,7160.3%
South Central Asia31,3320.7%
South Eastern Asia49,4611.2%
Southern Europe3,1230.1%
Spain7550.0%
Sri Lanka6770.0%
Sudan1170.0%
Sweden7080.0%
Switzerland7780.0%
Syria8850.0%
Taiwan3,3190.1%
Thailand3,1900.1%
Trinidad and Tobago5780.0%
Turkey1,2870.0%
Uganda1670.0%
Ukraine8,4690.2%
Uruguay3020.0%
Uzbekistan8950.0%
Venezuela1,5680.0%
Vietnam22,5630.5%
West Indies270.0%
Western Africa3,5300.1%
Western Asia11,2460.3%
Western Europe14,8000.4%
Yemen780.0%
Zaire1300.0%
Zimbabwe2230.0%
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Sex and Age in Oregon

Sex and Age in Oregon

The most populous age groups in Oregon are 30 to 34 Years (155,136 | 7.3%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (148,324 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Oregon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years110,843 (5.2%)104,913 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years121,532 (5.8%)113,782 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years130,373 (6.2%)123,948 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years130,276 (6.2%)123,653 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years138,353 (6.6%)132,605 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years149,096 (7.0%)141,859 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years155,136 (7.3%)148,324 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years151,405 (7.2%)145,126 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years145,933 (6.9%)139,365 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years134,147 (6.4%)127,532 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years130,032 (6.1%)124,871 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years129,237 (6.1%)128,004 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years131,679 (6.2%)144,092 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years123,525 (5.9%)136,257 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years100,911 (4.8%)110,011 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years61,725 (2.9%)73,871 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years35,275 (1.7%)44,100 (2.1%)
85 Years and over33,863 (1.6%)53,720 (2.5%)
Total2,113,341 (100.0%)2,116,033 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Oregon

Median Family Size in Oregon

The median family size in Oregon is 3.00 persons per family, with married-couple families (796,148 | 76.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.05 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (79,634 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.72 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Oregon
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple796,148 (76.4%)3.05
Single Male/Father79,634 (7.6%)2.72
Single Female/Mother166,606 (16.0%)2.90
Total Families1,042,388 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Oregon

The median household size in Oregon is 2.46 persons per household, with single female/mother households (166,606 | 9.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.24 persons per household. non-family households (638,412 | 38.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Oregon
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple796,148 (47.4%)3.10
Single Male/Father79,634 (4.7%)3.20
Single Female/Mother166,606 (9.9%)3.24
Non-family638,412 (38.0%)1.37
Total Households1,680,800 (100.0%)2.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Oregon

Out of a total of 1,680,800 households in Oregon, 1,042,388 (62.0%) are family households, while 638,412 (38.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 486,051, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 470,385.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Oregon
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-470,385 (28.0%)
2-Person Households486,051 (28.9%)133,064 (7.9%)
3-Person Households225,502 (13.4%)22,543 (1.3%)
4-Person Households194,586 (11.6%)8,319 (0.5%)
5-Person Households82,980 (4.9%)2,599 (0.2%)
6-Person Households33,119 (2.0%)600 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households20,150 (1.2%)902 (0.1%)
Total1,042,388 (62.0%)638,412 (38.0%)

Female Fertility in Oregon

Fertility by Age in Oregon

Average fertility rate in Oregon is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Oregon
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years555 (1.2%)4.0
20 to 34 years30,250 (67.2%)72.0
35 to 50 years14,220 (31.6%)32.0
Total45,025 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Oregon

76.6% of women with births (45,025) in Oregon are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 77.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Oregon
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years127 (22.9%)428 (77.1%)
20 to 34 years22,536 (74.5%)7,714 (25.5%)
35 to 50 years11,817 (83.1%)2,403 (16.9%)
Total34,489 (76.6%)10,536 (23.4%)

Fertility by Education in Oregon

Average fertility rate in Oregon is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 58.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 29.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Oregon
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School4,802 (10.7%)34.0
High School Diploma9,172 (20.4%)49.0
College or Associate's Degree13,223 (29.4%)41.0
Bachelor's Degree10,989 (24.4%)51.0
Graduate Degree6,839 (15.2%)58.0
Total45,025 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Oregon

23.4% of women with births in Oregon are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 43.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Oregon
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School2,704 (56.3%)2,098 (43.7%)
High School Diploma5,595 (61.0%)3,577 (39.0%)
College or Associate's Degree9,706 (73.4%)3,517 (26.6%)
Bachelor's Degree10,110 (92.0%)879 (8.0%)
Graduate Degree6,360 (93.0%)479 (7.0%)
Total34,489 (76.6%)10,536 (23.4%)

Income in Oregon

Income Overview in Oregon

Per Capita Income in Oregon is $41,805, while median incomes of families and households are $94,277 and $76,632 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,229,374$41,805
Median Family Income1,042,388$94,277
Mean Family Income1,042,388$122,261
Median Household Income1,680,800$76,632
Mean Household Income1,680,800$103,330
Income Deficit1,042,388$10,520
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,229,37426.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,229,37473.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,229,3740.46

Earnings by Sex in Oregon

Average Earnings in Oregon are $41,412, $47,618 for men and $34,964 for women, a difference of 26.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Oregon
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,208,617 (52.9%)$47,618
Female1,077,978 (47.1%)$34,964
Total2,286,595 (100.0%)$41,412

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Oregon

The most common earnings brackets in Oregon are $100,000+ for men (232,447 | 19.2%) and $100,000+ for women (109,330 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Oregon
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less51,422 (4.3%)64,407 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99935,618 (2.9%)45,206 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49934,844 (2.9%)44,834 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99926,412 (2.2%)31,687 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49930,314 (2.5%)43,263 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99927,784 (2.3%)35,503 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49926,895 (2.2%)35,075 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99920,531 (1.7%)28,749 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49927,608 (2.3%)34,357 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99933,238 (2.8%)38,062 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99966,057 (5.5%)74,081 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99964,591 (5.3%)64,298 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99960,348 (5.0%)60,014 (5.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99959,737 (4.9%)56,311 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99960,772 (5.0%)50,764 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99949,519 (4.1%)43,421 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99993,553 (7.7%)71,450 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99972,896 (6.0%)55,015 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999134,031 (11.1%)92,151 (8.6%)
$100,000+232,447 (19.2%)109,330 (10.1%)
Total1,208,617 (100.0%)1,077,978 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Oregon

Average earnings in Oregon are $55,276 for men and $40,839 for women, a difference of 26.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $98,419, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,148. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,352, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,867.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Oregon
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,148$24,867
High School Diploma$42,697$30,010
College or Associate's Degree$51,261$36,216
Bachelor's Degree$75,253$51,931
Graduate Degree$98,419$71,352
Total$55,276$40,839

Family Income in Oregon

Family Income Brackets in Oregon

According to the Oregon family income data, there are 224,113 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15,636 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Oregon
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00028,1442.7%
$10,000 to $14,99915,6361.5%
$15,000 to $24,99940,6533.9%
$25,000 to $34,99953,1625.1%
$35,000 to $49,99997,9849.4%
$50,000 to $74,999165,74015.9%
$75,000 to $99,999150,10414.4%
$100,000 to $149,999224,11321.5%
$150,000 to $199,999120,91711.6%
$200,000+145,93414.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Oregon

4-person families (178,582 | 17.1%) account for the highest median family income in Oregon with $117,983 per family, while 2-person families (530,146 | 50.9%) have the highest median income of $41,590 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Oregon
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families530,146 (50.9%)$83,181
3-Person Families218,197 (20.9%)$100,099
4-Person Families178,582 (17.1%)$117,983
5-Person Families71,765 (6.9%)$108,506
6-Person Families28,301 (2.7%)$99,508
7+ Person Families15,397 (1.5%)$107,253
Total1,042,388 (100.0%)$94,277

Family Income by Number of Earners in Oregon

The median family income in Oregon is $94,277, with families comprising 3+ earners (108,718) having the highest median family income of $143,440, while families with no earners (176,041) have the lowest median family income of $57,039, accounting for 10.4% and 16.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Oregon
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners176,041 (16.9%)$57,039
1 Earner322,572 (30.9%)$68,561
2 Earners435,057 (41.7%)$119,522
3+ Earners108,718 (10.4%)$143,440
Total1,042,388 (100.0%)$94,277

Household Income in Oregon

Household Income Brackets in Oregon

With 302,544 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Oregon, accounting for 18.0% of all households. In contrast, only 58,828 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Oregon
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00073,9554.4%
$10,000 to $14,99958,8283.5%
$15,000 to $24,999114,2946.8%
$25,000 to $34,999115,9756.9%
$35,000 to $49,999183,20710.9%
$50,000 to $74,999277,33216.5%
$75,000 to $99,999225,22713.4%
$100,000 to $149,999302,54418.0%
$150,000 to $199,999152,9539.1%
$200,000+176,48410.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Oregon

The median household income in Oregon is $76,632, with the highest median household income of $91,038 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 578,094 households (34.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,040, with 69,224 households (4.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Oregon
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years69,224 (4.1%)$43,040
25 to 44 Years555,649 (33.1%)$87,664
45 to 64 Years578,094 (34.4%)$91,038
65+ Years477,833 (28.4%)$57,191
Total1,680,800 (100.0%)$76,632

Poverty in Oregon

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Oregon

With 11.1% poverty level for males and 12.7% for females among the residents of Oregon, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 36,543 males (20.3%) and 42,672 females (25.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Oregon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15,923 (14.7%)14,694 (14.4%)
5 Years3,494 (14.9%)2,720 (13.0%)
6 to 11 Years21,195 (14.4%)17,915 (13.0%)
12 to 14 Years9,328 (12.4%)8,755 (12.0%)
15 Years3,285 (12.5%)3,077 (12.3%)
16 and 17 Years5,997 (11.9%)6,485 (13.5%)
18 to 24 Years36,543 (20.3%)42,672 (25.5%)
25 to 34 Years30,611 (10.3%)39,580 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years25,462 (8.7%)30,289 (10.7%)
45 to 54 Years23,235 (8.9%)24,340 (9.7%)
55 to 64 Years28,986 (11.2%)32,736 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years16,495 (7.4%)22,170 (9.1%)
75 Years and over8,638 (6.8%)19,533 (11.7%)
Total229,192 (11.1%)264,966 (12.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Oregon

According to the poverty statistics in Oregon, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.2% of males and 90.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Oregon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years92,291 (85.3%)87,207 (85.6%)
5 Years20,021 (85.1%)18,162 (87.0%)
6 to 11 Years125,666 (85.6%)120,300 (87.0%)
12 to 14 Years65,964 (87.6%)64,250 (88.0%)
15 Years23,065 (87.5%)21,868 (87.7%)
16 and 17 Years44,279 (88.1%)41,452 (86.5%)
18 to 24 Years143,080 (79.7%)124,941 (74.5%)
25 to 34 Years267,311 (89.7%)249,611 (86.3%)
35 to 44 Years266,285 (91.3%)253,474 (89.3%)
45 to 54 Years237,064 (91.1%)227,485 (90.3%)
55 to 64 Years228,897 (88.8%)238,357 (87.9%)
65 to 74 Years205,412 (92.6%)222,570 (90.9%)
75 Years and over119,138 (93.2%)146,726 (88.2%)
Total1,838,473 (88.9%)1,816,403 (87.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Oregon

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Oregon show that 3.8% or 30,462 of the total 796,148 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 16.8%, comprising of 902 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 15,065 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Oregon
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children469,665 (96.9%)15,065 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children239,012 (96.2%)9,568 (3.8%)
3 or 4 Children52,554 (91.4%)4,927 (8.6%)
5 or more Children4,455 (83.2%)902 (16.8%)
Total765,686 (96.2%)30,462 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Oregon

According to the poverty data in Oregon, 12.0% or 9,564 single-father households and 21.4% or 35,668 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 263 households (42.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 694 households (64.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Oregon
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,537 (7.5%)5,598 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children5,552 (14.1%)23,551 (27.3%)
3 or 4 Children1,212 (20.3%)5,825 (44.6%)
5 or more Children263 (42.4%)694 (64.0%)
Total9,564 (12.0%)35,668 (21.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Oregon

The poverty data for Oregon shows that 30,462 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 45,232 of the single-parent households (18.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 902 households (16.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 957 household (56.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Oregon
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15,065 (3.1%)8,135 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children9,568 (3.8%)29,103 (23.2%)
3 or 4 Children4,927 (8.6%)7,037 (36.9%)
5 or more Children902 (16.8%)957 (56.1%)
Total30,462 (3.8%)45,232 (18.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Oregon

Employment by Class of Employer in Oregon

Among the 2,007,255 employed individuals in Oregon, private company employees (1,298,940 | 64.7%), not-for-profit organizations (194,304 | 9.7%), and local government employees (139,273 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Oregon
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,298,94064.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)83,9834.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)138,6616.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations194,3049.7%
Local Government Employees139,2736.9%
State Government Employees106,1715.3%
Federal Government Employees41,6362.1%
Unpaid Family Workers4,2870.2%
Total2,007,255100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Oregon

According to the labor force statistics for Oregon, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,472,552), 62.5% or 2,170,345 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 119,369 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.9% or 254,603 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.0% or 13,478 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Oregon
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years84,239 (41.6%)13,478 (16.0%)
20 to 24 Years210,805 (77.8%)21,080 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Years243,238 (83.6%)13,621 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years254,603 (83.9%)12,476 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years485,827 (83.5%)21,376 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years420,498 (81.4%)17,240 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years184,956 (71.9%)7,768 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years153,604 (55.7%)6,451 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years113,440 (24.1%)5,218 (4.6%)
75 Years and over18,758 (6.2%)1,125 (6.0%)
Total2,170,345 (62.5%)119,369 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Oregon

According to labor force statistics for Oregon, 78.3% of individuals (1,742,831) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,225,838) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 78,427 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.6% or 698,805 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.7% or 8,440 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Oregon
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School125,969 (64.0%)13,187 (6.7%)
High School Diploma347,568 (71.6%)29,126 (6.0%)
College / Associate Degree570,165 (77.4%)37,569 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher698,805 (86.6%)24,208 (3.0%)
Total1,742,831 (78.3%)100,163 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Oregon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oregon are Management (234,194 | 11.5%), Community & Social Service (232,808 | 11.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (154,338 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (124,142 | 6.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (115,307 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Oregon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oregon, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.6%), Computers & Mathematics (75.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (71.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.0%), and Health Technologists (70.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Oregon
OccupationMaleFemale
Management137,121 (58.6%)97,073 (41.4%)
Business & Financial50,500 (45.2%)61,198 (54.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science113,207 (73.4%)41,131 (26.7%)
Computers & Mathematics53,053 (75.1%)17,601 (24.9%)
Architecture & Engineering46,986 (81.6%)10,585 (18.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13,168 (50.4%)12,945 (49.6%)
Community & Social Service 82,313 (35.4%)150,495 (64.6%)
Education, Arts & Media14,733 (33.8%)28,892 (66.2%)
Legal Services & Support9,433 (41.9%)13,080 (58.1%)
Education Instruction & Library32,963 (28.6%)82,344 (71.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment25,184 (49.0%)26,179 (51.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating36,033 (29.0%)88,109 (71.0%)
Health Technologists25,953 (29.9%)60,936 (70.1%)
Total (Category)419,174 (48.9%)438,006 (51.1%)
Total (Overall)1,081,516 (52.9%)963,964 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Oregon are Food Preparation & Serving (121,238 | 5.9%), Healthcare Support (83,484 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (64,984 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (48,568 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (33,837 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Oregon

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Oregon, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (79.9%), Security & Protection (77.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.9%), Personal Care & Service (79.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Oregon
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support14,318 (17.2%)69,166 (82.9%)
Security & Protection26,044 (77.0%)7,793 (23.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention16,468 (75.3%)5,387 (24.6%)
Law Enforcement9,576 (79.9%)2,406 (20.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving53,687 (44.3%)67,551 (55.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance39,287 (60.5%)25,697 (39.5%)
Personal Care & Service10,219 (21.0%)38,349 (79.0%)
Total (Category)143,555 (40.8%)208,556 (59.2%)
Total (Overall)1,081,516 (52.9%)963,964 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Oregon are Office & Administration (219,540 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (187,482 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Oregon

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Oregon
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related98,342 (52.4%)89,140 (47.5%)
Office & Administration61,731 (28.1%)157,809 (71.9%)
Total (Category)160,073 (39.3%)246,949 (60.7%)
Total (Overall)1,081,516 (52.9%)963,964 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Oregon are Construction & Extraction (94,378 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (55,506 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (28,790 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Oregon

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Oregon
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry23,236 (80.7%)5,554 (19.3%)
Construction & Extraction90,266 (95.6%)4,112 (4.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair52,860 (95.2%)2,646 (4.8%)
Total (Category)166,362 (93.1%)12,312 (6.9%)
Total (Overall)1,081,516 (52.9%)963,964 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Oregon are Production (105,962 | 5.2%), Material Moving (74,703 | 3.6%), and Transportation (69,828 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Oregon

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Oregon
OccupationMaleFemale
Production79,265 (74.8%)26,697 (25.2%)
Transportation58,714 (84.1%)11,114 (15.9%)
Material Moving54,373 (72.8%)20,330 (27.2%)
Total (Category)192,352 (76.8%)58,141 (23.2%)
Total (Overall)1,081,516 (52.9%)963,964 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Oregon

Employment Industries in Oregon

The major employment industries in Oregon include Health Care & Social Assistance (302,565 | 14.8%), Retail Trade (242,365 | 11.8%), Manufacturing (221,671 | 10.8%), Educational Services (174,195 | 8.5%), and Professional & Scientific (156,908 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Oregon

Employment Industries by Sex in Oregon

The Oregon industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.1%), Construction (87.7%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (76.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.6%), Educational Services (67.3%), and Finance & Insurance (58.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Oregon
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting42,827 (76.9%)12,896 (23.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,473 (90.1%)162 (9.9%)
Construction120,437 (87.7%)16,881 (12.3%)
Manufacturing164,544 (74.2%)57,127 (25.8%)
Wholesale Trade36,660 (72.9%)13,621 (27.1%)
Retail Trade129,566 (53.5%)112,799 (46.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing56,509 (73.0%)20,953 (27.1%)
Utilities11,684 (71.0%)4,764 (29.0%)
Information19,134 (60.9%)12,289 (39.1%)
Finance & Insurance30,007 (41.5%)42,330 (58.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing19,185 (47.5%)21,179 (52.5%)
Professional & Scientific86,857 (55.4%)70,051 (44.6%)
Enterprise Management1,642 (43.6%)2,125 (56.4%)
Administrative & Support50,267 (62.3%)30,397 (37.7%)
Educational Services56,938 (32.7%)117,257 (67.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance73,847 (24.4%)228,718 (75.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation22,623 (52.8%)20,223 (47.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services68,040 (46.0%)79,763 (54.0%)
Public Administration47,773 (49.3%)49,059 (50.7%)
Total1,081,516 (52.9%)963,964 (47.1%)

Education in Oregon

School Enrollment in Oregon

The most common levels of schooling among the 933,870 students in Oregon are college / undergraduate (206,332 | 22.1%), high school (198,839 | 21.3%), and middle school (196,113 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Oregon
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool50,8435.4%
Kindergarten44,3914.8%
Elementary School186,88920.0%
Middle School196,11321.0%
High School198,83921.3%
College / Undergraduate206,33222.1%
Graduate / Professional50,4635.4%
Total933,870100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Oregon

Out of a total of 933,870 students who are enrolled in schools in Oregon, 155,022 (16.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 778,848 (83.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 20,234 (53.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 130,493 (90.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Oregon
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds17,518 (46.4%)20,234 (53.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old181,929 (84.0%)34,562 (16.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds218,646 (88.6%)28,210 (11.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds130,493 (90.5%)13,694 (9.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds61,495 (84.4%)11,401 (15.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds79,563 (80.9%)18,774 (19.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds50,500 (78.9%)13,504 (21.1%)
35 Years and over38,506 (72.2%)14,841 (27.8%)
Total778,848 (83.4%)155,022 (16.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Oregon

Business (170,209 | 14.5%), social sciences (113,222 | 9.7%), education (106,948 | 9.1%), science & technology (103,722 | 8.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (101,767 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 1,169,714 individuals in Oregon who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Oregon
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics45,2153.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural101,7678.7%
Physical & Health Sciences45,6163.9%
Psychology68,9005.9%
Social Sciences113,2229.7%
Engineering82,1477.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies14,1671.2%
Science & Technology103,7228.9%
Business170,20914.5%
Education106,9489.1%
Literature & Languages71,3296.1%
Liberal Arts & History71,1006.1%
Visual & Performing Arts66,3935.7%
Communications49,7654.3%
Arts & Humanities59,2145.1%
Total1,169,714100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Oregon

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Oregon

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Oregon are males with 2 vehicles (426,873, accounting for 40.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (367,487, making up 45.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Oregon
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle33,848 (3.2%)29,044 (3.1%)
1 Vehicle190,940 (18.0%)207,449 (22.2%)
2 Vehicles426,873 (40.3%)367,487 (39.4%)
3 Vehicles242,095 (22.9%)199,210 (21.3%)
4 Vehicles104,744 (9.9%)81,144 (8.7%)
5 or more Vehicles61,076 (5.8%)48,596 (5.2%)
Total1,059,576 (100.0%)932,930 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Oregon

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Oregon are 15 to 19 minutes (285,168 commuters, 16.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (265,556 commuters, 15.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (243,265 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time in Oregon
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes64,4023.8%
5 to 9 Minutes211,56712.4%
10 to 14 Minutes265,55615.6%
15 to 19 Minutes285,16816.7%
20 to 24 Minutes243,26514.2%
25 to 29 Minutes113,3886.6%
30 to 34 Minutes208,30312.2%
35 to 39 Minutes48,5462.8%
40 to 44 Minutes57,1703.4%
45 to 59 Minutes109,2546.4%
60 to 89 Minutes69,8804.1%
90 or more Minutes30,6331.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Oregon

The most common commute times in Oregon are 15 to 19 minutes (151,795 commuters, 16.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (133,373 commuters, 17.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Oregon
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes33,799 (3.7%)30,603 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes99,423 (10.8%)112,144 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes135,240 (14.7%)130,316 (16.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes151,795 (16.5%)133,373 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes131,881 (14.3%)111,384 (14.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes59,907 (6.5%)53,481 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes119,790 (13.0%)88,513 (11.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes27,746 (3.0%)20,800 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes33,136 (3.6%)24,034 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes63,570 (6.9%)45,684 (5.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes44,322 (4.8%)25,558 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes20,890 (2.3%)9,743 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Oregon

The most frequent times of departure to work in Oregon are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (117,949, 12.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (119,587, 15.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Oregon
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM69,621 (7.6%)28,261 (3.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM45,512 (4.9%)18,737 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM59,078 (6.4%)29,985 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM82,872 (9.0%)47,853 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM96,806 (10.5%)73,366 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM117,949 (12.8%)108,488 (13.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM102,564 (11.1%)119,587 (15.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM86,285 (9.4%)87,910 (11.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM43,744 (4.8%)55,368 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM54,554 (5.9%)62,559 (8.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM26,979 (2.9%)31,958 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM13,659 (1.5%)16,640 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM64,594 (7.0%)58,664 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM57,282 (6.2%)46,257 (5.9%)
Total921,499 (100.0%)785,633 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Oregon

Occupancy by Ownership in Oregon

Of the total 1,680,800 dwellings in Oregon, owner-occupied units account for 1,062,522 (63.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 618,278 (36.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Oregon
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,062,52263.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units618,27836.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,680,800100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Oregon

Occupancy by Household Size in Oregon
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household470,38528.0%
2-Person Household619,11536.8%
3-Person Household248,04514.8%
4+ Person Household343,25520.4%
Total Housing Units1,680,800100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Oregon

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Oregon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household233,287 (49.6%)237,098 (50.4%)
2-Person Household429,794 (69.4%)189,321 (30.6%)
3-Person Household163,599 (66.0%)84,446 (34.0%)
4+ Person Household235,842 (68.7%)107,413 (31.3%)
Total Housing Units1,062,522 (63.2%)618,278 (36.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Oregon

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Oregon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School50,474 (45.8%)59,736 (54.2%)
High School Diploma184,888 (58.0%)133,804 (42.0%)
College/Associate Degree368,154 (61.0%)235,069 (39.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher459,006 (70.8%)189,669 (29.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Oregon

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Oregon
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years325,80519.4%
35 to 44 Years299,06817.8%
45 to 54 Years275,71616.4%
55 to 64 Years302,37818.0%
65 to 74 Years286,44817.0%
75 to 84 Years134,2498.0%
85 Years and Over57,1363.4%
Total1,680,800100.0%

Housing Finances in Oregon

Median Income by Occupancy in Oregon

Median Income by Occupancy in Oregon
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,062,522 (63.2%)$95,907
Renter-Occupied618,278 (36.8%)$51,404
Average1,680,800 (100.0%)$76,632

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Oregon

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Oregon
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016,795 (1.6%)28,051 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99910,368 (1.0%)18,240 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99919,559 (1.8%)39,869 (6.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99922,672 (2.1%)32,492 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99926,061 (2.5%)32,697 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99955,698 (5.2%)60,611 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99993,525 (8.8%)89,198 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999159,980 (15.1%)117,747 (19.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999147,570 (13.9%)77,184 (12.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999225,344 (21.2%)77,775 (12.6%)
$150,000 or more284,950 (26.8%)44,414 (7.2%)
Total1,062,522 (100.0%)618,278 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Oregon

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Oregon
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30035,734 (3.4%)13,135 (2.1%)
$300 to $49982,391 (7.7%)16,832 (2.7%)
$500 to $799159,425 (15.0%)50,013 (8.1%)
$800 to $99980,906 (7.6%)61,912 (10.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499167,592 (15.8%)207,509 (33.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999188,688 (17.8%)150,163 (24.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499145,471 (13.7%)59,579 (9.6%)
$2,500 to $2,99987,456 (8.2%)20,705 (3.4%)
$3,000 or more114,859 (10.8%)13,256 (2.1%)
Total1,062,522 (100.0%)618,278 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Oregon

Housing Structures in Oregon

Housing Structures in Oregon
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,063,60963.3%
Single Unit, Attached81,8434.9%
2 Unit Apartments42,1362.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments73,3284.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments74,3594.4%
10 or more Apartments216,76712.9%
Mobile Home / Other128,7587.7%
Total1,680,800100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Oregon

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Oregon
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached892,842 (83.9%)170,767 (16.1%)
Single Unit, Attached38,731 (47.3%)43,112 (52.7%)
2 Unit Apartments4,565 (10.8%)37,571 (89.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,279 (7.2%)68,049 (92.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,625 (7.6%)68,734 (92.4%)
10 or more Apartments13,288 (6.1%)203,479 (93.9%)
Mobile Home / Other102,192 (79.4%)26,566 (20.6%)
Total1,062,522 (63.2%)618,278 (36.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Oregon

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Oregon
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room6,241 (0.6%)42,098 (6.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms39,981 (3.8%)174,311 (28.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms320,571 (30.2%)278,064 (45.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms394,313 (37.1%)92,649 (15.0%)
8 or more Rooms301,416 (28.4%)31,156 (5.0%)
Total1,062,522 (100.0%)618,278 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Oregon

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Oregon
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas505,921 (47.6%)121,850 (19.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas23,378 (2.2%)8,395 (1.4%)
Electricity426,718 (40.2%)457,617 (74.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene18,560 (1.8%)5,417 (0.9%)
Coal or Coke142 (0.0%)132 (0.0%)
All other Fuels85,242 (8.0%)19,411 (3.1%)
No Fuel Used2,561 (0.2%)5,456 (0.9%)
Total1,062,522 (100.0%)618,278 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Oregon

Household Vehicle Usage in Oregon
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle25,460 (2.4%)92,881 (15.0%)
1 Vehicle251,382 (23.7%)271,501 (43.9%)
2 Vehicles448,790 (42.2%)180,348 (29.2%)
3 or more Vehicles336,890 (31.7%)73,548 (11.9%)
Total1,062,522 (100.0%)618,278 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Oregon

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Oregon

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units365,309697,213
Median Property Value$387,100$437,900
Median Household Income$67,650$223,850
Monthly Housing Costs$634$113,486
Real Estate Taxes$3,355$10,003

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Oregon

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Oregon
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00035,569 (9.7%)10,923 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99918,182 (5.0%)7,230 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99978,680 (21.5%)137,934 (19.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999117,384 (32.1%)281,454 (40.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99971,142 (19.5%)171,602 (24.6%)
$750,000 to $999,99926,203 (7.2%)56,744 (8.1%)
$1,000,000 or more18,149 (5.0%)31,326 (4.5%)
Total365,309 (100.0%)697,213 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Oregon

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Oregon
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016,089 (4.4%)9,954 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99942,399 (11.6%)11,074 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99931,629 (8.7%)25,893 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99946,160 (12.6%)24,069 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99962,956 (17.2%)47,365 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99946,993 (12.9%)97,024 (13.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99957,983 (15.9%)100,577 (14.4%)
$150,000 or more61,100 (16.7%)167,361 (24.0%)
Total365,309 (100.0%)697,213 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Oregon

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Oregon
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x68,761 (18.8%)111,489 (16.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x44,882 (12.3%)88,607 (12.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x40,808 (11.2%)148,586 (21.3%)
4.0x or more206,281 (56.5%)136,449 (19.6%)
Total365,309 (100.0%)697,213 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Oregon

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Oregon
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80037,015 (10.1%)2,767 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49931,516 (8.6%)17,243 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,499273,528 (74.9%)45,327 (6.5%)
Total365,309 (100.0%)697,213 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Oregon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oregon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oregon
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years253,789 (97.2%)7,432 (2.9%)
6 to 18 Years624,451 (96.3%)23,793 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years331,529 (89.2%)39,912 (10.7%)
26 to 34 Years466,784 (87.9%)64,197 (12.1%)
35 to 44 Years519,026 (90.3%)55,628 (9.7%)
45 to 54 Years468,954 (91.6%)42,711 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years494,140 (93.4%)34,814 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years463,519 (99.3%)3,128 (0.7%)
75 Years and older293,087 (99.7%)948 (0.3%)
Total3,915,279 (93.5%)272,563 (6.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Oregon

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Oregon
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born253,789 (97.2%)7,432 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen624,451 (96.3%)23,793 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen331,529 (89.2%)39,912 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Oregon

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Oregon
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000364,272 (91.2%)35,134 (8.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999552,617 (90.6%)57,429 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999593,799 (91.2%)57,259 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999539,528 (92.8%)41,764 (7.2%)
$100,000 and over1,808,383 (95.8%)78,708 (4.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oregon

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oregon
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6113,541 (43.5%)155,470 (59.5%)
6 to 18 Years251,363 (38.8%)411,413 (63.5%)
19 to 25 Years85,526 (23.0%)260,765 (70.2%)
25 to 34 Years127,124 (23.9%)363,039 (68.4%)
35 to 44 Years114,460 (19.9%)428,408 (74.6%)
45 to 54 Years101,107 (19.8%)389,722 (76.2%)
55 to 64 Years139,510 (26.4%)386,329 (73.0%)
65 to 74 Years444,129 (95.2%)259,992 (55.7%)
75 Years and over290,526 (98.8%)183,606 (62.4%)
Total1,667,286 (39.8%)2,838,744 (67.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Oregon

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Oregon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years717 (0.6%)955 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years25,463 (7.7%)16,909 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years47,051 (9.7%)45,092 (9.6%)
35 to 64 Years113,580 (14.1%)113,603 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years61,796 (27.9%)56,582 (23.1%)
75 Years and over62,782 (49.1%)80,546 (48.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Oregon

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Oregon: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years555 (0.5%)613 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years2,228 (0.7%)2,096 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years6,863 (1.4%)4,614 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years34,809 (4.3%)19,580 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years34,061 (15.3%)15,213 (6.2%)
75 Years and over41,003 (32.1%)32,983 (19.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Oregon: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years263 (0.2%)614 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years2,666 (0.8%)3,131 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years6,187 (1.3%)6,743 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years19,201 (2.4%)19,526 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years8,311 (3.7%)9,211 (3.8%)
75 Years and over10,181 (8.0%)16,541 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Oregon: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21,221 (6.5%)11,835 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years32,404 (6.7%)29,826 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years50,848 (6.3%)51,814 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years14,394 (6.5%)12,118 (5.0%)
75 Years and over15,644 (12.2%)25,541 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Oregon: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,967 (0.6%)1,841 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years6,849 (1.4%)6,423 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years48,688 (6.0%)60,181 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years29,212 (13.2%)37,172 (15.2%)
75 Years and over32,846 (25.7%)56,793 (34.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Oregon: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5,258 (1.6%)2,593 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years5,719 (1.2%)4,270 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years18,821 (2.3%)20,226 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years9,384 (4.2%)10,817 (4.4%)
75 Years and over12,890 (10.1%)23,127 (13.9%)

Technology Access in Oregon

Computing Device Access in Oregon

Computing Device Access in Oregon
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,414,13584.1%
Smartphone1,504,58889.5%
Tablet1,102,35365.6%
No Computing Device72,1484.3%
Total1,680,800100.0%

Internet Access in Oregon

Internet Access in Oregon
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4,5330.3%
Broadband Home1,279,07276.1%
Cellular Data Only164,6079.8%
Satellite Internet110,6536.6%
No Internet154,7139.2%
Total1,680,800100.0%

Oregon Summary

Oregon is a state located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is bordered by Washington to the north, Idaho to the east, California to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Oregon is the ninth largest state in the United States, with an area of 98,381 square miles (254,810 km2). It is the 27th most populous state, with a population of 4,217,737 as of 2019.
Oregon's history dates back to the early 19th century, when it was part of the Oregon Country, a region jointly occupied by the United States and the United Kingdom. In 1846, the Oregon Treaty established the 49th parallel as the northern boundary of the United States. Oregon was admitted to the Union as the 33rd state on February 14, 1859.

Geography

Oregon is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is bordered by Washington to the north, Idaho to the east, California to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Oregon is the ninth largest state in the United States, with an area of 98,381 square miles (254,810 km2). It is the 27th most populous state, with a population of 4,217,737 as of 2019.
Oregon is divided into seven distinct geographic regions: the Coast Range, the Cascade Range, the Columbia Plateau, the Klamath Mountains, the Blue Mountains, the Columbia River Gorge, and the Willamette Valley. The Coast Range runs along the Pacific Ocean and is home to the state's highest peak, Mount Hood, at 11,249 feet (3,429 m). The Cascade Range is a volcanic mountain range that runs through the western part of the state and is home to several volcanoes, including Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood. The Columbia Plateau is a large plateau that covers much of the eastern part of the state and is home to the Columbia River Gorge. The Klamath Mountains are located in the southwestern corner of the state and are home to Crater Lake National Park. The Blue Mountains are located in the northeastern corner of the state and are home to the Wallowa Mountains. The Columbia River Gorge is a deep canyon that runs along the Columbia River and is home to many waterfalls. The Willamette Valley is a fertile agricultural region located in the western part of the state and is home to the state capital, Salem.

Economy

Oregon's economy is largely based on natural resources, agriculture, and technology. The state is a major producer of timber, and its forests are home to some of the world's largest lumber companies. Oregon is also a major producer of agricultural products, including wheat, hay, potatoes, and onions. The state is also home to several technology companies, including Intel, Hewlett-Packard, and Tektronix.
Oregon's economy is also supported by tourism. The state is home to several national parks, including Crater Lake National Park, Mount Hood National Forest, and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Oregon is also home to several ski resorts, including Mount Bachelor and Mount Hood Meadows.

Demographics

As of 2019, Oregon had an estimated population of 4,217,737, making it the 27th most populous state in the United States. The state's population is largely concentrated in the Willamette Valley, which is home to the state capital, Salem.
The largest ethnic group in Oregon is non-Hispanic white, which makes up 77.2% of the population. Other significant ethnic groups include Hispanic or Latino (12.2%), Asian (4.3%), African American (2.7%), and Native American (1.2%). The state's largest religious group is Christianity, which makes up 63.2% of the population. Other significant religious groups include Judaism (2.2%), Islam (1.2%), and Buddhism (0.7%).
Oregon has a diverse economy, with a mix of natural resources, agriculture, and technology. The state has a high rate of employment, with an unemployment rate of 3.9% as of 2019. The median household income in Oregon is $60,212, and the median home value is $322,400.

Common Questions

When was Oregon Incorporated?
Oregon was Incorporated into the Union on Feb 14, 1859.
What is the Total Area of Oregon?
Total Area of Oregon is 98,379 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Oregon?
Total Land Area of Oregon is 95,985 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Oregon?
Total Water Area of Oregon is 2,394 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Oregon?
Average Elevation in Oregon is 3,300 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Oregon?
Highest Elevation in Oregon is 11,239 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Oregon?
Lowest Elevation in Oregon is 0 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Oregon?
Population Density in Oregon is 44.1 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Oregon?
Total Population of Oregon is 4,229,374.
What is the Total Male Population of Oregon?
Total Male Population of Oregon is 2,113,341.
What is the Total Female Population of Oregon?
Total Female Population of Oregon is 2,116,033.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Oregon?
There are 99.87 Males per 100 Females in Oregon.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Oregon?
There are 100.13 Females per 100 Males in Oregon.
What is the Median Population Age in Oregon?
Median Population Age in Oregon is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Oregon
Average Family Size in Oregon is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Oregon
Average Household Size in Oregon is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Oregon?
Per Capita income in Oregon is $41,805.
What is the Median Family Income in Oregon?
Median Family Income in Oregon is $94,277.
What is the Median Household income in Oregon?
Median Household Income in Oregon is $76,632.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Oregon?
Income or Wage Gap in Oregon is 26.6%.
Women in Oregon earn 73.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Oregon?
Family Income Deficit in Oregon is $10,520.
Families that are below poverty line in Oregon earn $10,520 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Oregon?
Inequality or Gini Index in Oregon is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Oregon?
There are 2,170,345 People in the Labor Forcein in Oregon.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Oregon?
62.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Oregon.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Oregon?
Unemployment Rate in Oregon is 5.5%.