Oregon Demographics

A map of Oregon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,035,984	3,036,158	71.4%	71.7%
Hispanic	624,598	588,757	14.7%	13.9%
Multiracial	260,974	258,685	6.1%	6.1%
Asian	188,665	191,797	4.4%	4.5%
Black	77,886	78,658	1.8%	1.9%
Native American/Other	66,186	83,201	1.6%	2.0%

Oregon has an estimated population of 4,254,293, a less than 1% change from the 4,237,256 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.4% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.4% Asian, 1.8% Black, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oregon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oregon is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oregon, that probability was 46.1% in 2020 and 46.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oregon is ranked the 27th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Oregon was ranked the 27th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Oregon's White Population

3,035,984 residents of Oregon, or 71.4% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Oregon is 22nd in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Oregon's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Oregon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.4%.

Oregon is more White than neighboring Washington (63.1% White), Nevada (44.8% White), and California (33.8% White). Oregon is less White than neighboring Idaho (78.6% White), and Utah (74.7% White),

Oregon's Black Population

77,886 residents of Oregon, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Oregon is 42nd in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Oregon's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Oregon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Oregon is more Black than neighboring Idaho (0.7% Black), and Utah (1.1% Black). Oregon is less Black than neighboring Washington (3.8% Black), Nevada (9% Black). and California (5.2% Black).

Oregon's Asian Population

188,665 residents of Oregon, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Oregon is 16th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Oregon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Asian residents' share of Oregon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Oregon is more Asian than neighboring Idaho (1.3% Asian), and Utah (2.4% Asian). Oregon is less Asian than neighboring Washington (9.7% Asian), Nevada (8.8% Asian). and California (15.3% Asian).

Oregon's Hispanic Population

624,598 residents of Oregon, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Oregon is 14th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Oregon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Oregon's population has increased from 13.9% to 14.7%.

Oregon is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington (14.4% Hispanic), and Idaho (13.6% Hispanic). Oregon is less Hispanic than neighboring Nevada (29.6% Hispanic), California (40.2% Hispanic). and Utah (15.9% Hispanic).

Oregon's Native American/Other Population

66,186 residents of Oregon, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Oregon is 13th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Oregon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oregon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Oregon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Idaho (1.5% Native American/Other), and California (1.2% Native American/Other). Oregon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Washington (2.1% Native American/Other), Nevada (1.9% Native American/Other). and Utah (1.9% Native American/Other).

Oregon's Multiracial Population

260,974 residents of Oregon, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Oregon is 5th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Oregon's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Oregon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Oregon is more Multiracial than neighboring Idaho (4.2% Multiracial), Nevada (6% Multiracial), California (4.4% Multiracial), and Utah (4% Multiracial). Oregon is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington (6.8% Multiracial),

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.