Largest Cities in Oregon (2011)

This article is the thirty-seventh in a 50-state series: it lists the largest cities in Oregon by population size and provides demographic details for each city--total population, population by age group, racial composition of the population, land area, and population density.

The data in this article was updated to include the latest 1, 3, and 5-year population estimates from the United States Census Bureau where available.

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1. Largest Cities in Oregon (2011): Portland, OR

Located in northwestern Oregon, Portland is the largest city in the state with an estimated population of 566,606.

Grouped by age, 21.3% of the population is under 18, 8.1% is 18 to 24, 32.8% is 25 to 44, 27.4% is 45 to 64, and 10.4% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 37.5.

The racial composition of the city is 78.6% White, 6.4% Black or African American, 1.4% Native American, 6.5% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Island, 2.9% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. The population is 8.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 134.32 square miles. The city's population density is 4,218.33 people per square mile.

2. Largest Cities in Oregon (2011): Salem, OR

Located in northwestern Oregon, Salem is the state's capital and second largest city with an estimated population of 159,292.

Categorized by age, 24.8% of the population is under 18, 10.5% is 18 to 24, 28.6% is 25 to 44, 23.4% is 45 to 64, and 12.7% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 34.6.

The racial profile of the city is 84.7% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 3.0% Native American, 2.6% Asian, 0.7% Pacific Islander, 4.3 from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. The population is 17.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 45.73 square miles. The city's population density is 3,483.32 people per square mile.

3. Largest Cities in Oregon (2011): Eugene, OR

Situated in the central part of western Oregon, Eugene is the third largest city in the state with an estimated population of 153,275.

The city has a relatively high percentage of college-aged residents: it is home to the University of Oregon. Classified by age, 18% of the population is under 18, 16.8% is 18 to 24, 28.1% is 25 to 44, 23.8% is 45 to 64, and 13.3% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 34.7.

The racial complexion of the city is 86.5% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 1.4% Native American, 5.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.8% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. The population is 6.7% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 40.52 square miles. The city's population density is 3,782.70 people per square mile.

4. Largest Cities in Oregon (2011): Gresham, OR

Located in northwestern Oregon, Gresham is the fourth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 102,302.

Arranged by age, 28.2% of the population is under 18, 8.6% is 18 to 24, 27.1% is 25 to 44, 26% is 45 to 64, and 10.1% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 34.8.

The racial mix of the city is 80.2% White, 2.6% Black or African American, 4.3% Native American, 4.5% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 5.4% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. The population is 20.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 22.15 square miles. The city's population density is 4,618.60 people per square mile.

5. Largest Cities in Oregon (2011): Beaverton, OR

Situated in northwestern Oregon, Beaverton is the fifth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 93,425.

Sorted by age, 24.4% of the population is under 18, 9.0% is 18 to 24, 33.6% is 25 to 44, 23.4% is 45 to 64, and 9.6% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 35.1.

The racial makeup of the city is 72.6% White, 2.0% Black or African American, 2.3% Native American, 10.9% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 8.6% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. The population is 16.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 16.32 square miles. The city's population density is 5,724.57 people per square mile.

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Source(s):

"Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2000," U.S. Census Bureau
"2009 ACS 1-year Estimates," U.S. Census Bureau
"2007-2009 ACS 3-year Estimates," U.S. Census Bureau
"2006-2008 ACS 3-year Estimates," U.S. Census Bureau
"2005-2009 ACS 5-Year Estimates," U.S. Census Bureau