Oregon Population Demographics

  • Total population (2023): 4,240,137 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate)
  • Land area and density: 95,988 sq mi; 44.2 people per sq mi
  • Age profile (ACS 2023): median 40.4 years; under 18: 20.8%; 18–64: 59.5%; 65+: 19.7%
  • Sex (ACS 2023): 50.3% female, 49.7% male
  • Race/ethnicity, mutually exclusive (ACS 2023): 72.1% Non-Hispanic White; 14.6% Hispanic or Latino; 5.3% Non-Hispanic Asian; 2.2% Non-Hispanic Black; 1.5% Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native; 0.4% Non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander; 3.9% Non-Hispanic Two or More Races
  • Urbanization and distribution: ~81% urban, with population concentrated in the Willamette Valley and the Portland–Salem–Eugene corridor
  • Insights: Oregon’s population is slightly older than the U.S. median, moderately dense overall with large rural areas, and continues to diversify, with Hispanic and Asian communities among the fastest-growing segments over the past decade

Important Facts About Oregon

  • Founded as the 33rd state on February 14, 1859; capital Salem; largest city Portland; population 4.24 million (2023 est.) across 98,381 sq mi.
  • Landmark policies: 1902 initiative and referendum (“Oregon System”); 1967 Beach Bill guaranteeing public access to all 362 miles of ocean shoreline; 1971 nation’s first Bottle Bill (container deposit).
  • Key historical gateway of the 1840s Oregon Trail and secured by the 1846 Oregon Treaty with Britain.
  • Unique natural features: Crater Lake, deepest in the U.S. at 1,943 ft; Mount Hood, highest point at 11,239 ft; Hells Canyon, deepest river gorge in North America (7,993 ft).
  • Architecture and culture: Timberline Lodge (1937 WPA) is a National Historic Landmark; the Portland Building (1982, Michael Graves) is a seminal postmodern work.
  • Agriculture: Produces over 99% of U.S. hazelnuts; a national leader in nursery stock, grass seed, and berries.
  • Forestry: Consistently the No. 1 U.S. softwood lumber producer.
  • Wine: 1,100+ wineries (2022), with Willamette Valley renowned for Pinot Noir.
  • Industry: “Silicon Forest” hub with Intel’s largest R&D site and Nike’s world headquarters; no state sales tax enhances retail competitiveness.
  • Trade and logistics: The Columbia–Snake River System is the nation’s top wheat export gateway.

Oregon Email User Demographics

  • Population density: ~44 people per square mile (2023).
  • Estimated adult email users: ≈3.1 million (about 92% of Oregon’s 18+ residents).
  • Age distribution of email users: 18–29 ~19%; 30–49 ~33%; 50–64 ~27%; 65+ ~21%.
  • Gender: Female ~50.4%; Male ~49.6% (email adoption is similarly high across genders).
  • Racial/ethnic composition of email users mirrors Oregon’s adult population: Non‑Hispanic White ~75%; Hispanic/Latino (any race) ~14%; Asian ~5%; Black ~2%; American Indian/Alaska Native ~2%; Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander ~0.5%; Two or more races ~6%.
  • Insight: Because email adoption among adults is above 90% across groups, Oregon’s email‑user base closely tracks the state’s adult demographics.

Phone Usage Statistics in Oregon State

  • Context: Oregon population density ≈44 people per sq mi (4.24 million residents over 95,988 sq mi).
  • Estimated phone users: ≈3.5 million residents use a mobile phone (adults at ~97% ownership plus most teens).
  • Age distribution of phone users: 18–29 ≈18%; 30–49 ≈31%; 50–64 ≈27%; 65+ ≈24%.
  • Gender breakdown of phone users: ≈50.4% female, ≈49.6% male (ownership rates are near‑parity by gender).
  • Racial and ethnic composition of phone users (mirrors population): ≈72% White (non‑Hispanic); ≈14% Hispanic/Latino; ≈5% Asian; ≈2% Black; ≈1.7% American Indian/Alaska Native; ≈0.5% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander; ≈4.8% Two or more races.
  • Insight: Due to near‑universal cellphone adoption among adults and high teen uptake, Oregon’s phone‑user base closely tracks the state’s demographics, with slightly lower representation among the oldest adults.

Social Media User Statistics in Oregon

  • Overview: Oregon (~4.24M residents) has ~3.05M social media users (≈72% penetration).
  • Age distribution of social users: 13–17: ~0.24M (8%); 18–29: ~0.73M (24%); 30–49: ~1.07M (35%); 50–64: ~0.67M (22%); 65+: ~0.34M (11%).
  • Gender: Female ~1.59M (52%); Male ~1.46M (48%).
  • Platform users (adults): Google/YouTube ~2.75M (83% of adults); Facebook ~2.25M (68%); Instagram ~1.32M (40%); Twitter/X ~0.76M (23%); Discord ~0.66M (20%); Tinder ~0.43M (13%); Bumble ~0.23M (7%); OnlyFans ~0.17M (5%).
  • Notes: Figures are 2024 estimates applying U.S. usage rates to Oregon’s population; actual counts vary by data source and platform activity level.

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