Sitemap to all pages covering the state of Oregon. Photographic contributions by Alex Nitzman, Andy Field, Chris Kalina, Matt Strieby and others.
Photo Guides
City / Area Guides
Interstates
Interstate 5
Interstate 82
Interstate 84
Interstate 105
Interstate 205
Interstate 405
U.S. Highways
U.S. Highways
U.S. 26
U.S. 97
U.S. 97 Business
U.S. 101
U.S. 199
State Routes
OR 39
OR 58
OR 62
OR 66
OR 99
OR 126
OR 217
OR 224
OR 569
Historic U.S. 30Population Statistics
| 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) | |||||
About Oregon
- 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.
SalemUpdated December 30, 2021.