Oregon Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Oregon?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oregon is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 71.4% of the total population.

Q: Is Oregon becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Oregon has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 46.3/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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Oregon Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

4,254,293

Diversity Score

46.3

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

71.4%%

Oregon Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Oregon Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Oregon has increased significantly.

Oregon Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	3,035,984	71.4%
Hispanic or Latino	624,598	14.7%
Two or More Races	260,974	6.1%
Asian	188,665	4.4%
Black / African American	77,886	1.8%
Native American	26,490	0.6%
Other Race	23,528	0.6%
Pacific Islander	16,168	0.4%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Oregon

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oregon is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 71.4% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Oregon has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 46.3/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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