Oregon Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Oregon | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Oregon grew by 13.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 4,237,861 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Oregon has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Oregon | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Oregon is about 4% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Oregon | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Oregon is about 23.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,449 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Oregon spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 169 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Oregon | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,236 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 967 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oregon:
Lake County (7.8 min), Gilliam County (8.4 min), Harney County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Columbia County (32.4 min), Clackamas County (25.2 min), Polk County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Oregon is 20 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Oregon has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Oregon | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.4), Multnomah County (0.4), Washington County (0.4).
Lowest:
Morrow County (0.2), Malheur County (0.2), Gilliam County (0.2).
Health
Oregon has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Oregon | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Clackamas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Josephine County (0.8), Malheur County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oregon.
What is the population of Oregon?
The population of Oregon is 4,237,185, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Oregon?
The population density of Oregon is 43.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Oregon?
The median household income in Oregon is $80,923, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Oregon?
The median home price in Oregon is $406,286, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Oregon is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.