Crater Lake
Crater Lake, formed in the collapsed volcano Mount Mazama, is the deepest lake in the United States at 594 m.
Capital: SalemLargest city: PortlandNickname: The Beaver StateStatehood: 1859
Oregon at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
254,799 km²
9th largest state
Population
4,272,371
17.2 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 27th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
9.7%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$343 billion
$73,283 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
38,788
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
42,519
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
−3,731
Births minus deaths
Population change
+18,718
July 2023–June 2024
Oregon data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
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Education
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Health
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Taxes
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Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Oregon
36 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Oregon, United States
Multnomah County
County seat: Portland
803,863
Population
$52,354
Income per capita
$528,000
Median home value
5.4%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 431 mi²
- Population density
- 1,865 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
36 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Oregon
The Oregon Trail
Between the 1840s and 1860s, hundreds of thousands of emigrants followed the Oregon Trail west.
A public coastline
The 1967 Beach Bill keeps Oregon's ocean beaches open to the public.
Vote by mail
In 1998 Oregon became the first state to conduct all of its elections by mail.