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Oregon

Admitted: February 14, 1859

Quick Facts

Capital
Salem
Largest City
Portland
Population
4.2 million (2022)
Total Area
98,379 sq mi
Time Zone
Pacific

State Symbols

bird
Western Meadowlark
flower
Oregon Grape
tree
Douglas Fir
motto
Alis Volat Propriis (She Flies With Her Own Wings)
nickname
The Beaver State
animal
American Beaver
fish
Chinook Salmon

Demographics

Key Statistics

Total Population
4.2 million
Median Age
39.3
Median Income
$67,058

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
75.1%
Hispanic
13.4%
Asian
4.9%
Black
2.2%
Other
4.4%

Famous People

  • River Phoenix

    Actor and musician

  • Phil Knight

    Co-founder of Nike

  • Beverly Cleary

    Children's author

Natural Wonders

  • Mount Hood

    Mountain

    Highest point in Oregon and popular ski destination

  • Thor's Well

    Natural Formation

    Seemingly bottomless sinkhole on the coast

  • Smith Rock

    State Park

    World-renowned rock climbing destination

News Sources

The Oregonian

Statewide coverage

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Print & Digital

Oregon Public Broadcasting

Public broadcasting network

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Digital Only

Willamette Week

Portland metropolitan area

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Print & Digital

Oregon Capital Chronicle

State politics and policy

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Climate

Summer Average
81°F (27°C)
Winter Average
45°F (7°C)
Annual Rainfall
41 inches
Notable Patterns
  • Mediterranean climate in west
  • Semi-arid climate in east
  • Abundant rainfall in coastal areas
  • Mild temperatures year-round

Economy

GDP
$269.7 billion (2022)
Major Industries
  • Technology
  • Agriculture
  • Forestry
  • Tourism