Oregon
With a population of 4,254,293, Oregon is the #27 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 36 counties. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. Households earn a median income of $83,011, 10% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 11.9% and a median home value of $477,600.
Demographics
Oregon has a population of 4,254,293, making it the #27 most populous state. The median age is 40.4 years.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Oregon is $83,011, ranking #19 among all states. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Oregon is $477,600. Renters pay a median of $1,525/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Household Type
Education
In Oregon, 36.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 9.2% above the national average, ranking #17 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Oregon is 78.1 years. 17.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.4% lack health insurance. 94.1% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
14.1% of adults in Oregon smoke , 31.9% are obese , and 21.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 26.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Oregon is 3.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 19.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
13.6% of children in Oregon live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 11.5 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Oregon is 76.4%. The mean commute time is 25.3 min, which is 8.4% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, Oregon voted Democratic with a margin of 14.3%. The vote was 55.6% Dem / 41.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in Oregon
Oregon has 36 counties. The highest median income county is Washington County at $107,772.
Highest Income Counties
| 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
| 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 |
All 36 Counties
About Oregon
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.