Oregon, US
Oregon: Located in the Pacific Northwest region, Oregon is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Pacific coastline, the Cascade Mountains, and high desert.
Oregon became the 33rd state admitted to the Union on February 14, 1859. It is located on the West Coast, north of California.
Geography and Climate
Oregon covers 98,466 square miles, making it the ninth largest state. It shares borders with Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho and the Pacific Ocean. The diverse terrain includes volcanic mountains, high deserts, forests, and over 300 miles of scenic Pacific coastline.
Oregon has a temperate climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Precipitation is highest along the coast.
Economy and Industry
Major industries important to Oregon’s economy include agriculture, technology, apparel and outdoor gear manufacturing. Abundant natural resources support timber and wood product industries. The state is renowned for its craft beers and Pinot Noir wines.
Leading employers Intel and Nike are headquartered in Oregon. Tourism brings in billions visiting sites like Crater Lake National Park.
Culture and Demographics
Oregon has about 4.2 million residents. It has a relatively homogeneous population, with over 70% white. The culture is often described as casual, progressive and eco-friendly. Portland is known for its hipster vibe and food scene.
Government and Politics
Salem is the state capital and Portland is the largest city. The current Governor is Kate Brown, a Democrat. Oregon has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988.
In summary, Oregon is known for its natural scenery, craft beverages, casual lifestyle and pioneering innovations by major companies like Intel and Nike. It has a diverse landscape that supports a strong forestry sector, agriculture and booming technology industry.
State Snapshot
Oregon at a glance
Oregon currently has 173 quality-checked populated place pages and 36 county pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
173
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
County pages
36
Open related pagesLargest city
PortlandPopulation 656,751
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Oregon
| Population | 4,241,507 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Area | 255026 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.43% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.57% |
| Easternmost point | Point(-116.463761111 45.611480555) |
| Northernmost point | Point(-124.025008333 46.291719444) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.0001,-120.5014 |
| Legislative body | Oregon Legislative Assembly |
| Named for | t2115592223 |
| Altitude | 3,297 feet / 1005 meters |
| Capital | Salem |
| Establishment | February 14, 1859 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 15:06:41 (15th September 2026) |
| Weather | 37℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Oregon is located at 44°0'0"N 120°30'5"W (44.0001300, -120.5013900). It has 4 neighbors: California, Nevada, Idaho and Washington.
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The largest city of Oregon is Portland with a population of 656,751. Other cities include, Salem population 175,891, Eugene population 173,236, Hillsboro population 110,985 and Gresham population 110,031. See all Oregon cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in Oregon (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Oregon.
| City Name | County | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | Multnomah | 656,751 |
| Salem | Marion | 175,891 |
| Eugene | Lane | 173,236 |
| Terrebonne | Deschutes | 117,664 |
| Hillsboro | Washington | 110,985 |
| Gresham | Multnomah | 110,031 |
| Bend | Deschutes | 101,886 |
| Beaverton | Washington | 98,957 |
| Medford | Jackson | 83,412 |
| Springfield | Lane | 63,209 |
| Corvallis | Benton | 59,093 |
| Albany | Linn | 56,129 |
| Tigard | Washington | 56,049 |
| Aloha | Washington | 49,425 |
| Lake Oswego | Clackamas | 39,821 |
| Keizer | Marion | 39,593 |
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Official website of Oregon
Official Website- Lake County
- Lincoln County
- Hood River County
- Polk County
- Douglas County
- Multnomah County
- Marion County
- Coos County
- Linn County
- Curry County
- Baker County
- Columbia County
- Wasco County
- Clackamas County
- Jefferson County
- Umatilla County
- Sherman County
- Morrow County
- Gilliam County
- Yamhill County
- Wallowa County
- Crook County
- Josephine County
- Clatsop County
- Union County
- Benton County
- Deschutes County
- Lane County
- Wheeler County
- Malheur County
- Klamath County
- Washington County
- Grant County
- Harney County
- Tillamook County
- Jackson County
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 454,000 | - | census |
| 1910 | 672,765 | 48.19% | census |
| 1920 | 783,389 | 16.44% | census |
| 1930 | 953,786 | 21.75% | census |
| 1940 | 1,089,684 | 14.25% | census |
| 1950 | 1,521,341 | 39.61% | census |
| 1960 | 1,768,687 | 16.26% | census |
| 1970 | 2,091,385 | 18.25% | census |
| 1980 | 2,633,105 | 25.9% | census |
| 1990 | 2,842,321 | 7.95% | census |
| 2000 | 3,421,399 | 20.37% | census |
| 2010 | 3,831,074 | 11.97% | census |
| 2011 | 3,872,036 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,899,001 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,922,468 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,963,244 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,015,792 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,089,976 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,143,625 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,181,886 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,217,737 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,241,507 | 0.56% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Oregon
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People born in Oregon (117)
People born in Oregon, including Biologist Timothy Elliott Putman, racecar driver Len Sutton, movie actress Leslie Bovee, .
More notable people
- Gail Simone (American comic book writer) she was born in 29/07/1974
- Gladys Lehman (American screenwriter) she was born in 24/01/1892
- Scott D. Sundberg (American botanist (1954-2004)) he was born in 01/01/1954
- Benjamin Hoff (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1946
- Julia Whelan (American actress) she was born in 08/05/1984
- Kris Slater (American movie actor) he was born in 17/10/1981
- Joe Preston (Bass guitarist) he was born in 01/01/1969
- Deirdre Lorenz (American actor and film producer) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Kyle Mills (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1966
- Lyle Campbell (American Mesoamericanist) he was born in 22/10/1942
- Vic Sears (American football player (1918-2006)) he was born in 14/03/1918
- Len Younce (American football player (1917-2000)) he was born in 08/01/1917
- Tim Cone (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 14/12/1957
- Adam Yahiye Gadahn (Al-Qaida member) he was born in 01/09/1978
- Gordon Haller (American triathlete) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Lisa Brennan-Jobs (writer, journalist, daughter of Steve Jobs) she was born in 17/05/1978
- Tom Everett (American actor) he was born in 21/10/1948
- Ynez Seabury (American actress (1907-1973)) she was born in 26/06/1907
Other places with the same name (3)
- Oregon, Ohio city in Lucas County, Ohio. with a population of 20,016 people.
- Oregon, Illinois city in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. with a population of 3,449 people.
- Oregon, Wisconsin civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin. with a population of 3,343 people.
Oregon Counties (more)
Multnomah County
county in Oregon, United States.
Washington County
county in Oregon, United States.
Clackamas County
county in Oregon, United States.
| County Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Multnomah County | 815,637 |
| Washington County | 603,514 |
| Clackamas County | 421,596 |
| Lane County | 382,986 |
| Marion County | 349,204 |
| Jackson County | 221,844 |
| Deschutes County | 201,769 |
| Linn County | 131,054 |
| Douglas County | 111,364 |
| Yamhill County | 107,664 |
| Benton County | 93,239 |
| Josephine County | 88,053 |
| Polk County | 87,744 |
| Umatilla County | 77,752 |
| Klamath County | 68,739 |
| Coos County | 64,711 |
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Map & Images (more maps)
Map of Oregon Na 1
Oregon Flag Map
Counties Map of Oregon
Oregon Relief Map
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Oregon Reference Map
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