Oregon's population is roughly 4.2 million people. The population is most densely concentrated in the Willamette Valley.
| Demographic Category | Estimated Percentage / Distribution | | :--- | :--- | | **White (Non-Hispanic)** | ~74% | | **Hispanic or Latino** | ~14% | | **Asian** | ~5% | | **Two or More Races** | ~6% | | **Black or African American** | ~2% | | **Native American / Alaska Native** | ~1.5% | | **Age Under 18** | ~20% | | **Age 65 and Older** | ~19% |
_Note: Percentages may not sum to 100% due to overlapping census categories (e.g., Hispanic ethnicity vs. race). Major languages spoken at home include English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Russian._
