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Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Oregon has a total population of 4,238,714, with a median household income of $80,426, which is 2% higher the national average. The poverty rate is 11.9%.

Oregon Quick Facts

Population 4,238,714
Median Household Income $80,426
Median Home Value $454,200
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Median Age 40.1 years
Homeownership Rate 63.4%
Affordability Ratio 5.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.2%
High School Graduation 91.7%
Counties 36
Cities/Places 419
Population 4,238,714
Median Income $80,426 2% higher national
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Unemployment 5.4%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%
62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

45out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Oregon

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Portland city642,715$88,79212.8%
2Eugene city177,520$63,83618.2%
3Salem city176,666$71,90014.7%
4Gresham city112,818$73,60812.7%
5Hillsboro city107,050$103,2078.2%
6Bend city101,472$88,7929.5%
7Beaverton city97,502$94,2799.9%
8Medford city85,794$70,49712.5%
9Springfield city61,642$67,21115.5%
10Corvallis city60,424$63,80725.9%

Richest Cities in Oregon

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Dunthorpe CDP$250,001$1,410,70080.8%
2Stafford CDP$182,372$1,119,40075.1%
3Cedar Mill CDP$167,037$839,20070.3%
4Bethany CDP$164,315$699,20071.4%
5Bull Mountain CDP$160,755$670,20059.1%
6Lake Oswego city$140,441$894,00075.1%
7Maywood Park city$140,357$557,00045.3%
8West Linn city$138,526$733,30062.5%
9Beavercreek CDP$130,588$664,30026.4%
10Oak Hills CDP$124,594$632,60064.5%

Most Affordable Cities in Oregon

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Pilot Rock city1.9x$165,200$85,795
2Warm Springs CDP2.1x$121,500$58,203
3John Day city2.6x$199,400$75,917
4Irrigon city2.8x$182,200$66,087
5Halsey city2.8x$294,900$106,250
6Athena city2.8x$196,700$70,729
7Lakeview town2.8x$198,000$70,436
8Stanfield city2.9x$190,300$65,909
9Tangent city3.0x$301,300$99,750
10Hines city3.1x$179,300$57,639

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All Counties in Oregon (36)

36 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Multnomah County803,863$86,24712.5%$528,000
Washington County600,266$104,4348.0%$558,500
Clackamas County422,308$100,3607.5%$577,900
Lane County382,628$69,31115.3%$395,800
Marion County346,532$74,62413.1%$383,300
Jackson County222,563$71,44312.4%$400,200
Deschutes County203,026$87,6409.3%$596,000
Linn County129,794$73,39612.8%$344,600
Douglas County111,807$58,98315.6%$283,200
Yamhill County108,122$87,08410.4%$442,700
Benton County96,359$76,01119.2%$481,700
Polk County88,553$81,31812.2%$419,500
Josephine County88,069$59,09715.8%$383,100
Umatilla County80,087$68,95812.6%$256,100
Klamath County69,812$59,35318.3%$255,700
Coos County64,832$60,31315.6%$302,800
Columbia County53,178$86,3598.7%$390,600
Lincoln County50,632$61,31415.7%$387,700
Clatsop County41,343$68,70512.3%$437,800
Malheur County31,701$49,90217.8%$221,300
Tillamook County27,471$66,55112.0%$408,600
Wasco County26,603$63,60212.2%$332,500
Union County26,192$64,21215.8%$260,500
Crook County25,651$81,6759.7%$423,300
Jefferson County24,973$73,05111.8%$339,200
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All Cities & Places in Oregon (419)

419 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Portland city642,715$88,79212.8%$557,600
Eugene city177,520$63,83618.2%$435,400
Salem city176,666$71,90014.7%$382,400
Gresham city112,818$73,60812.7%$440,000
Hillsboro city107,050$103,2078.2%$483,400
Bend city101,472$88,7929.5%$646,800
Beaverton city97,502$94,2799.9%$543,100
Medford city85,794$70,49712.5%$387,000
Springfield city61,642$67,21115.5%$323,800
Corvallis city60,424$63,80725.9%$480,600
Albany city56,773$73,80913.3%$352,900
Tigard city55,395$105,0088.0%$585,700
Aloha CDP53,362$96,7548.9%$465,500
Lake Oswego city40,367$140,4413.1%$894,000
Grants Pass city39,183$56,87715.5%$364,200
Keizer city39,013$81,2178.4%$396,700
Oregon City city37,482$94,6487.0%$531,400
Redmond city35,161$79,7899.7%$435,000
McMinnville city34,493$70,06015.4%$391,100
Bethany CDP31,700$164,3153.7%$699,200
Tualatin city27,710$105,0739.2%$595,800
West Linn city27,065$138,5265.2%$733,300
Woodburn city26,845$67,46915.2%$308,400
Forest Grove city26,406$81,99813.4%$464,300
Wilsonville city26,183$87,3718.8%$584,700
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Population Overview

Oregon has a total population of 4,238,714, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 40.1 years, 4% higher the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oregon is 40.1 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oregon is $80,426. This is 2% higher than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $454,200. Housing costs are 50% higher than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oregon is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.3%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.

Education

36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Oregon?

Oregon has a total population of 4,238,714 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Oregon?

The median household income in Oregon is $80,426, which is 2% higher the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Oregon?

Oregon has 419 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 36 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Oregon?

The poverty rate in Oregon is 11.9%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Oregon?

The largest city in Oregon is Portland city with a population of 642,715.