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Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

4.24 M

Total population

27th in the U.S.

17 /km²

Density

39.6 years

Median age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

1.68 M

Households

81.5%

Urban population

19.7%

Under 18

19.2%

65 and older

78.8 years

Life expectancy

Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro (≈ 2.51 M)

Largest metro

+0.1%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

71.5%

White (non-Hispanic)

13.7%

Hispanic or Latino

5.1%

Asian

4.9%

Two or more races

2.3%

Black or African American

1.4%

Native American

9 federally recognized tribes

≈ 10%

Mexican origin

Largest Hispanic subgroup

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1850–2024

4.24 M▲ 42300%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1990–2023

13.7%▲ 242%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Black or African American share

1980–2023

2.3%▲ 64%

Census race tables.

Life expectancy at birth

1980–2023

78.8 yrs▲ 5%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population	4.24 M	27th in the U.S.
Density	17 /km²
Median age	39.6 years
Female	50.2%
Male	49.8%
Households	1.68 M
Urban population	81.5%
Under 18	19.7%
65 and older	19.2%
Life expectancy	78.8 years
Largest metro	Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro (≈ 2.51 M)
Growth	+0.1%/yr	2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)	71.5%
Hispanic or Latino	13.7%
Asian	5.1%
Two or more races	4.9%
Black or African American	2.3%
Native American	1.4%	9 federally recognized tribes
Mexican origin	≈ 10%	Largest Hispanic subgroup

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Oregon vs. the U.S. average.

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