Oregon

Sitemap to all pages covering the state of Oregon. Photographic contributions by Alex Nitzman, Andy Field, Chris Kalina, Matt Strieby and others.

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State Population
4,237,256
Metropolitan Populations
Portland-Vancouver- Hillsboro	2,512,859	Salem	433,353	Eugene-Springfield	382,971
Medford	223,259	Bend	198,253	Albany-Lebanon	128,610
Top County Populations
Multnomah	815,428	Washington	600,372	Clackamas	421,401
Lane	382,971	Marion	345,920	Jackson	223,259
Top City Populations
Portland	656,751	Salem	175,891	Eugene	173,236
Hillsboro	110,985	Gresham	110,031	Bend	101,886
Beaverton	98,957	Medford	83,412	Springfield	63,209
Sources: 2020 U.S. Census Data (metro populations and counties), 2020 U.S. Census Estimate (cities)

Capital: Salem
Nickname: Beaver State
Area: 95,997 square miles or 248,632 square kilometers - 10th largest
Statehood: 33rd state; admitted February 14, 1859
Total Interstate Mileage: 727.41
Highest Point: Mt. Hood, 11,240 feet above sea level
Scenic areas: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Hells Canyon of the Snake River, Oregon Coast, Crater Lake National Park, Cascade Range.
Geography and climate: The western third of state is fairly wet and mild with river valleys and low mountain ranges. The Cascade Range divides western and eastern portions of the state and is dotted with numerous dormant volcanoes. The eastern 2/3 of the state, in the rainshadow of the Cascades, is much dryer and has a more extreme climate. High plateaus and rugged mountain ranges dominate.
Unusual claim to fame: Linn County boasts itself to be the "Grass Seed Capital of the World."
Other interesting tidbits: All of Oregon's beaches are public. Shoe giant Nike, Inc. is based in the Portland suburb of Beaverton. Simpson's creator Matt Groening is from Portland and used the city's street names for many of his characters.

Last updated: Thursday December 30, 2021