Oregon

OR · 36 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Key Statistics

Total Population
Rank #27 of 52
49th percentile
Median Household Income
$83,011 +10.5% vs nat'l
Rank #19 of 52
65th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.9% −5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #28 of 52
47th percentile
Median Home Value
$477,600 +69.4% vs nat'l
Rank #8 of 52
86th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.8% +9.2% vs nat'l
Rank #17 of 52
69th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.3% +0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #37 of 52
29th percentile

At a Glance

63.3% Homeownership
94.1% Insured
36.8% Bachelor's+

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Highest Income Counties in Oregon

# County Median Income
1 Washington County $107,772
2 Clackamas County $103,517
3 Deschutes County $92,758
4 Yamhill County $90,063
5 Hood River County $88,947
6 Multnomah County $88,766
7 Columbia County $87,458
8 Polk County $85,118
9 Crook County $81,965
10 Benton County $77,702

Lowest Income Counties in Oregon

# County Median Income
36 Malheur County $54,519
35 Harney County $55,208
34 Wheeler County $55,284
33 Klamath County $58,830
32 Grant County $59,450
31 Josephine County $60,098
30 Sherman County $60,161
29 Baker County $60,936
28 Douglas County $61,310
27 Coos County $62,143

About Oregon

Oregon has a total population of 4,254,293, making it the 27th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 36 counties.

The median household income in Oregon is $83,011, ranking 19th among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 11.9% and the unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.

Housing in Oregon has a median home value of $477,600 with a homeownership rate of 63.3%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,525 per month.

All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.

All Counties in Oregon